Princess of Hanover presents diplomas to 39 healthcare graduates in Monaco
Thirty-nine nursing and nursing assistant students have received their diplomas during the 2026 IFSI and IFAS graduation and badge ceremony in Monaco.
The traditional ceremony took place on Tuesday, 29 September, in the presence of Princess Caroline of Hanover, Patron of the Institute, who presented the diplomas to the graduating students.
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Among those attending were Monaco’s Minister of Social Affairs and Health Christophe Robino, Franck Lobono representing the President of the National Council, Princess Grace Hospital Centre Board Chair Caroline Rougaignon-Vernin and CHPG Director Benoîte Rousseau de Sevelinges.
Jacques Pastor, Patron of the graduating IFSI class, was also present for the ceremony.
The Institute’s Director, Candice Vanbiervliet, congratulated the 39 students for their hard work and dedication throughout their training.
Claya Cros, who finished top of the IFSI class, and Estelle Zuritta, who completed the professional training programme, also addressed the ceremony.
They thanked the Institute’s teaching team and CHPG management while highlighting the importance of high standards and the relationship between healthcare professionals and their patients.
A total of 25 nurses from the 2023–2026 “Jacques Pastor” class received their diplomas, alongside 14 students from the 2025–2026 nursing assistant class.