2011 in Monaco

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Events in the year 2011 in Monaco .

Incumbents

• Sovereign Prince: Albert II
• Minister of State: Michel Roger

Events

• 26-29 May - Circuit de Monaco, Round 6 of the 2011 FIA Formula 1 World Championship was won by Sebastian Vettel, he was driving the Red Bull-Renault RB7 and finished 78 laps in 2:09:38.373 ^[1]
• 26 June - Rumours circulate around a runaway bride in Charlene Wittstock attempting to flee Monaco before her marriage to Albert II. ^[2]

• 1 July - The Wedding of Albert II, Prince of Monaco, and Charlene Wittstock. The religious ceremony is attended by 40 heads of state, including European royalty. ^{[3] [4] [5]}
• 2 July - 7,000 citizens are invited to post-ceremony cocktails, followed by a Jean Michel Jarre concert. ^{[6] [7]}
• 21 September - The Monaco Yacht Show 2011 takes place, showcasing industry growth and optimism. Notable names were on display, including Seven Seas, Lady Britt, Galileo G, Fidelis, Cakewalk, Big Fish, Satori, and the 134m Serene at anchor. ^[8]

Deaths

• 18 March – Princess Antoinette of Monaco died, age 90. ^[9]

References

1. Archivist, G. P. (2011-05-29). "2011 Monaco Grand Prix". GP Archive. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
2. "Press Review - Monaco: a royal runaway bride?". France 24. 2011-06-29. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
3. Jamet, Constance (2 July 2011). "Mariage solennel pour Albert de Monaco et Charlene". Le Figaro. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
4. "Monaco celebrates Prince Albert's lavish wedding gala". BBC News. 2011-07-01. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
5. "Monaco celebrates royal wedding". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
6. Willsher, Kim (2011-07-01). "Prince Albert of Monaco marries Charlene Wittstock". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2025-03-02.
7. "Monaco prepares for its own royal wedding". The Jerusalem Post . 2011-07-02. ISSN   0792-822X . Retrieved 2025-03-02.
8. Superyachts.com. "Monaco Yacht Show 2011 Round Up". www.superyachts.com. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
9. "Princess Antoinette Has Passed Away". Mad for Monaco. Blogspot. 18 March 2011. Retrieved 5 December 2017.