Founded in 1215 as a colony of Genoa, Monaco has been ruled by the House of Grimaldi since 1297, except when under
French control from 1789 to 1814. Designated as a protectorate of Sardinia from 1815 until 1860 by the Treaty of Vienna, Monaco's
sovereignty was recognized by the Franco-Monegasque Treaty of 1861. The Prince of Monaco was an absolute ruler until a constitution
was promulgated in 1911.
The Principality of Monaco is a sovereign and independent state, linked closely to France by the Treaty of July 1918. The treaty, formally noted in the Treaty
of Versailles, established that Monegasque policy would be aligned with French political, military, and economic interests.
Prince Rainier III, the current ruler of Monaco, acceded to the throne following the death of his grandfather, Prince Louis II, in 1949.
From 1956 until her tragic death in 1982, the American-born Grace Kelly was married to Prince Rainier III. The heir apparent,
Prince Albert, was born in 1958.
A new constitution, proclaimed in 1962, abolished capital punishment, provided for female suffrage, and established a Supreme
Court to guarantee fundamental liberties.
In 1993, Monaco became an official member of the United Nations with full voting rights.
If you know of a great destination we're missing,
review it for us!!
|
