THS the Prince and Princess of Monaco were deeply grieved to learn of the death of Nelson Mandela.
HSH the Prince asked that the flags at the Palace of Monaco and the Principality's public institutions be flown at half-mast and that a mass be celebrated soon in Monaco in memory of this great leader, mourned all over the world.
THS the Prince and Princess plan to attend the funeral of this champion of freedom whom they had the honour of meeting several times and whom they both see as "an example, a symbol of reconciliation, a great man who, through his courage, selflessness and generosity, was able to change the course of history and make his life a fight for justice and respect for human dignity."
