Bobsleigh, a passion that runs deep<\/h2>\n\n![\"prince-albert-ii-bobsleigh\"](\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/prince-albert-ii-bobsleigh-1024x576.jpeg\")
Prince Albert II at the Calgary Olympics in 1988 (Photo all rights reserved)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWhile Prince Albert II is known for his interest and involvement in a number of sporting disciplines, it is in the bobsleigh that he shone the brightest. He represented Monaco at five Winter Olympic Games, from Calgary in 1988 through to Salt Lake City in 2002. His involvement did not end there, as he has also been a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) since 1985.<\/p>\n
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Prince Albert II took part in the bobsleigh event at five Olympic Winter Games: Calgary 1988, Albertville 1992, Lillehammer 1994, Nagano 1998 and Salt Lake City 2002. (Photo all rights reserved)<\/em><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nLong before becoming Head of State, Prince Albert II distinguished himself in a number of disciplines: athletics, judo, squash, swimming.. Always keen to take on new challenges, he also took part in a rowing race<\/a> in Monaco harbour in 2007, proving he also had a taste for water sports.<\/p><\/p>\n\nA keen AS Monaco supporter<\/strong><\/p><\/h2>\n\n![\"leprincealbertII\"](\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/leprincealbertii-1024x683.jpg\")
The “F\u00eate du Sport” on 22 June 2024 celebrated ASM’s centenary, a historic day attended by Prince Albert II<\/i> \u00a9 Communication department \/ Manuel Vitali<\/i><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
Team sports also have a special place in his heart. A loyal AS Monaco supporter, he has often shared childhood memories to do with the club and expressed his attachment to its contribution to the Principality’s image abroad. He even took football lessons at AS Monaco.<\/p>\n
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Prince Albert II’s reaction as AS Monaco Basket came to the Louis II Stadium in June 2023 \u00a9 Communication department \/ St\u00e9phane Danna<\/em>
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\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nAn Olympian through and through<\/strong><\/p><\/h2>\n\n![\"albert-de-monaco-jo.jpg-copie\"](\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/albert-de-monaco-jo.jpg-copie.jpg\")
56 years after its first appearance in Monaco in 1968, the Olympic Flame will once again be carried by Prince Albert II. This photo dates from 1996, before the Atlanta Olympic Games \u00a9 Prince’s Palace<\/em><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nAs a symbol of their attachment to Olympic values, Prince Albert II and his wife, Princess Charlene, herself a former Olympic swimmer, enthusiastically welcomed the torch of the Paris 2024 Games<\/a> to the Principality, along with their children, Jacques and Gabriella.<\/p><\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/prince-albert-ii-princesse-charlene-flamme-olympique8-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\nPrince Albert II and Princess Charlene attended the dinner organised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the Louvre Pyramid on the eve of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games opening ceremony.<\/p>\n
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\u00a9 Jeanne Accorsini<\/em><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nMonaco Grand Prix, the pride of the Principality<\/h2>\n\n
Of course, we can’t talk about sport in Monaco without mentioning Formula 1.\u00a0The Monaco Grand Prix<\/a> is one of the most prestigious events in the motor racing calendar, and Prince Albert II is an enthusiastic spectator every year.<\/p><\/p>\n\n![\"grand-prix-f1-max-verstappen-prince-albert-princesse-charlene\"](\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/grand-prix-f1-max-verstappen-prince-albert-princesse-charlene.jpeg\")
\u00a9<\/em> Eric Mathon \/ Prince’s Palace<\/em><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nOn 26 May 2024, the Sovereign could not contain his emotion when Charles Leclerc won the legendary race on home soil for the first time. <\/p>\n\n
The Prince had to wipe away a few tears as he presented the trophy to the Monegasque driver.<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n\n![\"Prince](\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/le-prince-albert-ii-emu-aux-larmes-suite-a-la-victoire-de-charles-leclerc-au-grand-prix-de-monaco-2024-1024x683.jpg\")
Prince Albert II moved to tears by Charles Leclerc’s victory at the Monaco Grand Prix 2024 \u00a9 Monaco Info – Communication department \/ Manuel Vitali \/ Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Nebinger<\/em><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n![\"GP](\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gp-monaco-prince-albert-1-1024x683.jpeg\")
\u00a9 Prince’s Palace<\/em><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nAs well as the competition aspect, Prince Albert II is also interested in technological innovations in the world of sport. He recently took the wheel of the Pioneer 25, a hydrogen-powered racing prototype<\/a>, at the Monaco Hydrogen Alliance’s annual forum.<\/p>\n\n![\"Prince](\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-6-copie-2-1024x683.jpeg\")
\u00a9 Prince’s Palace<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nStade Louis II celebrates 40th anniversary with Prince Albert II in attendance<\/a><\/p>\n\nMonaco, World Capital of Sport 2025<\/h2>\n\n
On 18 February 2024, the Principality of Monaco was named World Sports Capital 2025, a prestigious recognition of its historic commitment to sporting excellence. The announcement was made at a ceremony at the Prince’s Palace, with Prince Albert II signing the commemorative plaque<\/a> along with government representatives and the Association of European Capitals of Sport (ACES). With prestigious events including the Monaco Grand Prix, the Rolex Masters and the Herculis meeting<\/a>, the Principality has cemented its place in international sport.<\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-6-2-1024x683.jpeg\")
\u00a9 Prince’s Palace<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n![\"les](\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/albertii-1024x683.jpg\")
\u00a9 Eric Mathon \/ Prince’s Palace<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n![\"jumping](\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jumping-1024x683.jpg\")
\u00a9 Communication Department \/ Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Nebinger<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n![\"Prince](\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/prince-albert-ii-tribune-encouragements-paris-2024-1024x654.jpg\")
Prince Albert II was present throughout the competition to cheer the athletes on \u00a9 St\u00e9phan Maggi \/ COM<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n![\"prince](\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/prince-albert-dolceacqua-1-1-1-1024x712.png\")
\u00a9 Monaco Town Council<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
While Prince Albert II is known for his interest and involvement in a number of sporting disciplines, it is in the bobsleigh that he shone the brightest. He represented Monaco at five Winter Olympic Games, from Calgary in 1988 through to Salt Lake City in 2002. His involvement did not end there, as he has also been a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) since 1985.<\/p>\n
Prince Albert II took part in the bobsleigh event at five Olympic Winter Games: Calgary 1988, Albertville 1992, Lillehammer 1994, Nagano 1998 and Salt Lake City 2002. (Photo all rights reserved)<\/em><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n Long before becoming Head of State, Prince Albert II distinguished himself in a number of disciplines: athletics, judo, squash, swimming.. Always keen to take on new challenges, he also took part in a rowing race<\/a> in Monaco harbour in 2007, proving he also had a taste for water sports.<\/p><\/p>\n\n A keen AS Monaco supporter<\/strong><\/p><\/h2>\n The “F\u00eate du Sport” on 22 June 2024 celebrated ASM’s centenary, a historic day attended by Prince Albert II<\/i> \u00a9 Communication department \/ Manuel Vitali<\/i><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n Team sports also have a special place in his heart. A loyal AS Monaco supporter, he has often shared childhood memories to do with the club and expressed his attachment to its contribution to the Principality’s image abroad. He even took football lessons at AS Monaco.<\/p>\n An Olympian through and through<\/strong><\/p><\/h2>\n\n 56 years after its first appearance in Monaco in 1968, the Olympic Flame will once again be carried by Prince Albert II. This photo dates from 1996, before the Atlanta Olympic Games \u00a9 Prince’s Palace<\/em><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n As a symbol of their attachment to Olympic values, Prince Albert II and his wife, Princess Charlene, herself a former Olympic swimmer, enthusiastically welcomed the torch of the Paris 2024 Games<\/a> to the Principality, along with their children, Jacques and Gabriella.<\/p><\/p>\n\n Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene attended the dinner organised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the Louvre Pyramid on the eve of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games opening ceremony.<\/p>\n \u00a9 Jeanne Accorsini<\/em><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n Of course, we can’t talk about sport in Monaco without mentioning Formula 1.\u00a0The Monaco Grand Prix<\/a> is one of the most prestigious events in the motor racing calendar, and Prince Albert II is an enthusiastic spectator every year.<\/p><\/p>\n \u00a9<\/em> Eric Mathon \/ Prince’s Palace<\/em><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n On 26 May 2024, the Sovereign could not contain his emotion when Charles Leclerc won the legendary race on home soil for the first time. <\/p>\n\n The Prince had to wipe away a few tears as he presented the trophy to the Monegasque driver.<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n Prince Albert II moved to tears by Charles Leclerc’s victory at the Monaco Grand Prix 2024 \u00a9 Monaco Info – Communication department \/ Manuel Vitali \/ Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Nebinger<\/em><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div> \u00a9 Prince’s Palace<\/em><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n As well as the competition aspect, Prince Albert II is also interested in technological innovations in the world of sport. He recently took the wheel of the Pioneer 25, a hydrogen-powered racing prototype<\/a>, at the Monaco Hydrogen Alliance’s annual forum.<\/p>\n Stade Louis II celebrates 40th anniversary with Prince Albert II in attendance<\/a><\/p>\n\n On 18 February 2024, the Principality of Monaco was named World Sports Capital 2025, a prestigious recognition of its historic commitment to sporting excellence. The announcement was made at a ceremony at the Prince’s Palace, with Prince Albert II signing the commemorative plaque<\/a> along with government representatives and the Association of European Capitals of Sport (ACES). With prestigious events including the Monaco Grand Prix, the Rolex Masters and the Herculis meeting<\/a>, the Principality has cemented its place in international sport.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n\nMonaco Grand Prix, the pride of the Principality<\/h2>\n\n
Monaco, World Capital of Sport 2025<\/h2>\n\n