At a private ceremony held at the Consulate General of Monaco in New York, Gary Pudney was presented with the honorific distinction “Chevalier de l’Ordre de Grimaldi” by H.S.H. Prince Albert II in recognition of his longstanding commitment to Monaco and the Princely Family.

A celebrated television executive and producer, Gary Pudney helped bring Monaco to the world stage through his work with the World Music Awards and the Monte-Carlo Television Festival. He also served with great dedication as an Arts Advisor to the Princess Grace Foundation–USA, helping preserve and promote Princess Grace’s legacy in the arts. 

We were especially honored by the presence of screen legend Michael Douglas, who joined in applauding Gary’s remarkable career and decades of friendship with the Princely Family. Photos: © Palais Princier de Monaco / Michaël Alesi