Prince Albert and Princess Charlene Celebrated Monaco's Patron Saint at Cathedral
The princely couple attended a solemn Mass in honor of Sainte Dévote at Monaco Cathedral, presided over by the Cardinal of Jerusalem.
On Monday, January 27, 2026, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene attended the traditional solemn Mass in honor of Monaco's patron saint Sainte Dévote at the Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate.
Princess Charlene arrives at the celebration.
Princess Charlene followed the ceremony with devotion.
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene leaving the cathedral after the Mass.
The princely couple wave to the crowd from the palace balcony.
The Sainte Dévote celebration is one of the most important annual events in Monaco, marking the country's deep religious and cultural roots. The celebration spans several days and includes both religious ceremonies and folk traditions.
The solemn procession with Sainte Dévote's relics outside the Prince's Palace.
Princess Charlene arrives at the celebration.
Cardinal of Jerusalem Presided Over Mass
This year's ceremony was presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. It was a special honor for the principality to have such a distinguished church leader present during the celebration of the country's patron saint.
Princess Charlene followed the ceremony with devotion.
Greeted the Crowd from Palace Balcony
Following the beautiful service, the princely couple appeared on the balcony of the Prince's Palace, where they greeted the many attendees who had gathered to participate in the Sainte Dévote celebrations.
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene leaving the cathedral after the Mass.
The princely couple wave to the crowd from the palace balcony.
The Sainte Dévote celebration is one of the most important annual events in Monaco, marking the country's deep religious and cultural roots. The celebration spans several days and includes both religious ceremonies and folk traditions.
The solemn procession with Sainte Dévote's relics outside the Prince's Palace.