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Orders and decorations
National honours are an affirmation of Monegasque identity; this is particularly true for the Order of Saint-Charles, the highest award of the Principality, created by Prince Charles III with the aim of affirming the sovereignty of the Principality.
The Order of Saint-Charles
Established by the Sovereign Ordinance of 15 March 1858 and modified three times: on 16 January 1863, 2 November 1953 and 23 December 1966. This order rewards merit and services to the State or Prince.
The order has five classes: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.
The Order of Grimaldi
Established by the Sovereign Ordinance of 18 November 1954 and modified on 19 July 1960 and 23 December 1966. This order was created to honour and reward those who have contributed to the prestige of the Principality.
The order has five classes: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.
The Order of Cultural Merit
Established by the Sovereign Ordinance of 31 December 1952 to honour and reward those who have contributed, through their works or teaching, to the development of arts, literature or science in Monaco or those outside Monaco who have contributed to the intellectual influence of the Principality in these fields.
The order has three classes: Commander, Officer and Knight.
For further information please visit the page dedicated to Royal Orders and Decorations on the website of the Prince’s Palace .
