Events in the year 2006 in Monaco.
Incumbents Monarch: Albert II State Minister: Jean-Paul Proust
Events
February – The Sovereign Prince is seen being a spectator at the Opening Ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics, with a woman the media quickly identifies as South African, Olympic-class swimmer Charlene Wittstock, his future wife. May – Grand Prix Monaco Formula 1 held on 28 May 2006 at Circuit de Monaco. The winner was the Spanish driver Fernando Alonso racing with Renault. June – The Sovereign Prince officially acknowledged his paternity of Jazmin Grace Grimaldi, a 14-year-old girl living in California with her mother, Tamara Rotolo. Prince Albert also acknowledged his relationship with Charlene Wittstock; the Palace and media had begun to refer to as his "companion," with some in the press picking up the idea of "official companion." September – Monaco Yacht Show was held in Port Hercules from 20 to 23 September; in total 95 boats represented boat builders, shipyards and yacht brokers. It was evident that it was a Superyacht convention as the participant yachts reached up to 88 meters long, with the sailing yacht The Maltese Falcon. December - Monaco International Film Festival, with Angel Awards given to these films that do not focus on violence.
Festival dates 7th to 10th December 2006
Deaths
See also
2006 in Europe City states
References