The Embassy of the Principality of Monaco held its annual meeting of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the United States and Canada in Washington D.C., with a program combining diplomacy, innovation, and cultural engagement.

 Jurisdictions represented (in person and virtually) included New York, Boston, New Orleans, Miami, Atlanta, Seattle, Las Vegas, Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver and Montreal.

The gathering opened on Thursday, March 27, with a welcome dinner at Dogon, one of the top-rated restaurants in the capital. The following morning’s consular session featured updates and presentations from representatives of Monaco’s key philanthropic foundations and strategic partners, including the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation USA, the Princess Grace Foundation-USA, and the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation USA. A special video address by H.S.H. Prince Albert II set the tone for a dynamic series of talks, which also included speakers from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation USA, Astrolab, TV5MONDE, and the Smithsonian Institution. 

Throughout the program, participants enjoyed curated cultural and protocol activities, including a private dinner and fireworks viewing at the Watergate Hotel, an exclusive tour of the National Air and Space Museum, and a Capitol reception hosted by former Congressman Jack Fields. 

The group also attended “Monaco’s Leap to the Stars” panel and the EARTH to SPACE Festival at the Kennedy Center where the FLEX lunar rover — developed by Astrolab in partnership with Monaco’s Venturi Space — was on display, demonstrating Monaco’s growing role in space innovation. 

The 2025 gathering reinforced the strength of Monaco’s diplomatic network in North America while highlighting the Principality’s leadership in environmental, technological, and cultural diplomacy.