THS the Prince and Princess of Monaco will be attending the opening ceremony for the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, on Friday 7 February.
The Princely Couple will be there to encourage the Monegasque delegation of six athletes competing in Alpine Skiing and in Bobsleigh.
Since 1920, the Principality has participated in 28 Olympics (both summer and winter) with 145 Monegasque representatives defending the colours of Monaco in 14 disciplines.
HSH Prince Albert II is President of the Monegasque Olympic Committee and a member of the International Olympic Committee. He participated in five Olympic Games in bobsleigh.
