Charlène de Monaco

Charlène de Monaco is the Princess of Monaco, wife of Prince Albert II. She is newsworthy due to her role in welcoming Pope Léon XIV to Monaco in March 2026. The Pope's visit marks a historic event as it's the first papal visit to the principality in over half a millennium. Princess Charlène, alongside Prince Albert II, formally received the Pope at the Prince's Palace. The visit is significant because Monaco is a Catholic principality, and the Pope used the occasion to address global issues of social solidarity, defense of life, and rejection of war from the Rock. Her presence at this event highlights her continued role in representing Monaco on the international stage.