Prince Albert II condemns "criminal explosion" after Monaco blast
Prince Albert II has condemned the Monaco explosion that injured three people, praising the emergency response and reaffirming the Principality's commitment to public safety as the investigation continues.
Prince Albert II has condemned the “criminal explosion” that injured three people in Monaco on Monday evening, pledging that the Principality will remain “united and determined in the face of violence and crime”.
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The blast happened shortly before 9pm in a residential building near Place des Moulins.
Three people were injured, two of them seriously, while a suspect who allegedly left an explosive device at the scene remains on the run.
The Prince, who was in Germany for the inauguration of Monaco’s themed area at Europa-Park, cut short his trip and returned to the Principality overnight.
In a statement, he described the incident as “a shock for the entire Monegasque community” and expressed his and Princess Charlène’s support for the victims, their families and nearby residents.
He also praised the emergency services and police for their swift response, saying he had full confidence in the Monegasque and French authorities working together to identify those responsible.
“The Principality of Monaco will remain united and determined in the face of violence and crime,” the Prince said, adding that the safety of the community “has always been, and will remain, a top priority.”
Investigators are continuing their search for the suspect as the inquiry into the motive behind the attack continues.
Read Prince Albert II's full statement in full below :
"The criminal explosion that occurred this evening in Monaco is a shock to the entire Monégasque community.
My thoughts go first to the victims, their loved ones, and the local residents directly affected by this heinous act. Princess Charlène, my family, and I wish to express to them our compassion and our unwavering support.
We also want to commend the remarkable work of the public security forces, who are managing the situation with rigour and composure, and who have enabled a rapid response in caring for the victims and securing the area.
Under the authority of the Government, all relevant State services are currently mobilised, in close cooperation with the French authorities. We trust them to clarify the circumstances of this tragedy as swiftly as possible, to identify those responsible, and to provide every appropriate response, at all levels.
More than ever, the Principality of Monaco will remain united and resolute in the face of violence and crime. The security of our community has always been a priority; it will remain so more than ever, whatever the threats."
- Albert II, Prince of Monaco