Princess Stéphanie of Monaco, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?

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Princess Stéphanie of Monaco among finalists for TIME’s 2026 Person of the Year?

According to a reliable source, Princess Stéphanie of Monaco is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the princess' fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 26/04/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Princess Stéphanie of Monaco for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 61-year-old princess, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Princess Stéphanie of Monaco so important is the potential and influence she now has, rather than anything she has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the princess have already been named ‘Monaco Of The Year’ by some major Monégasque newspapers and even ‘Monaco Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Monaco (Princess Stéphanie of Monaco's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the princess was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“#Princess Stéphanie of MonacoPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 25 Apr 2026
“Congrats! Stéphanie has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 25 Apr 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Princess Stéphanie of Monaco?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 25 Apr 2026

Could 2026 officially be the Year of Princess Stéphanie of Monaco?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2026 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2026?

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