Albert II of Monaco to announce shock retirement?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Albert II of Monaco created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Albert II of Monaco fans. Speculation had been rife that the Monégasque prince is about to announce his retirement from all public activities, at age 67, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 15/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a prince isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a prince just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouAlbert

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouAlbert was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“Albert II of Monaco was unlike any other prince we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouAlbert”
— @universalObserver, 14 Jan 2026
“Didn't Albert II of Monaco retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 14 Jan 2026

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