Hereditary Prince Jacques joins Prince Albert II for 30th anniversary of Monaco’s stamp and coin museum

On Tuesday 24 March 2026, Prince Albert II and his son, Hereditary Prince Jacques, jointly opened a commemorative exhibition at the Terrasses de Fontvieille.

Thirty years after its creation, the Monaco Museum of Stamps and Coins is celebrating its anniversary with a retrospective exhibition entitled ‘From the Numismatic Museum to the Museum of Stamps and Coins’. Open to the public from 25 March to 26 April 2026 at the Terrasses de Fontvieille, it traces the history of an institution that preserves and showcases one of the Principality’s richest philatelic and numismatic collections.

Visitors are invited to trace the museum’s evolution from its origins, through iconic coins and stamps that bear witness to the uniqueness of Monegasque identity.

Hereditary Prince Jacques signs the guest book

Whilst the heritage aspect of the event is undeniable, it was the active presence of Hereditary Prince Jacques that captured everyone’s attention. At the age of 11, the Sovereign’s son took part in the entire tour with seriousness and attention, before signing the museum’s guest book alongside his father. He also cancelled the ‘First Day’ envelope, a philatelic item issued in a limited edition to mark this anniversary.

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By deliberately involving his heir in this act of cultural preservation, Prince Albert II is sending a strong signal: the handover of dynastic responsibilities is underway, proceeding calmly and progressively. Hereditary Prince Jacques is becoming increasingly involved in the Principality’s official life