Albert II, born March 14, 1958, in Monaco, is the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, reigning since 2005. Son of Prince Rainier III and actress Grace Kelly, he ascended to the throne after his father’s death, having served as regent in 2005. A graduate of Amherst College and a five-time Olympic bobsledder, Albert II is a global advocate for environmentalism, founding the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation in 2006 to promote ocean conservation and sustainable energy. These 15 quotes—sourced from his speeches, interviews, public statements, and posts on X—reflect his commitment to environmental protection, cultural unity, and ethical leadership, capturing his vision for a sustainable future.
15 Albert II, Prince of Monaco Quotes
- “Electric cars are the future.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “It is together that we will be able to save our biodiversity. This is a principle of effectiveness. But it is also a principle of humility; none of us can act alone.” (Speech, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Creating wealth is not an end in itself. It needs to be shared by all.” (Statement, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “We depend on nature to survive… it is our responsibility also to take care of our home, planet Earth.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Oceans, in their beauty and mystery, unite human beings whatever their situation, nationality, or faith.” (Statement, Quote.org, n.d.)
- “I’m tired of seeing the press equate Monaco with money laundering.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Money and virtue must always be combined.” (Statement, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “The protection of biodiversity and, therefore, of endangered species is an issue to which I attach a great deal of importance.” (Speech, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Time is running out if we want our next generations and the generations after that to continue living on this beautiful planet.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Let us not miss this opportunity. The current crisis is a chance to change our relationship with nature.” (Earth Day Speech, 2020, posted by @Monaco_Now_, May 21, 2020)
- “Monaco has a vocation to embrace other cultures.” (Statement, Quote.org, n.d.)
- “The simple fact that half of the oxygen that we breathe is produced by the oceans should be reason enough to mobilize around the issue of better protecting our oceans.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I think very early on, my sisters and I understood the value of nature and what it can do for us, and that we are part of nature.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Together, we must mobilize investments—public and private—for a sustainable blue economy, laying the foundation for a future that unites human progress with planetary preservation.” (Speech, Blue Economy and Finance Forum, 2025, posted by @BreizhWeCan, June 7, 2025)
- “Monaco’s strength lies in the closeness between the Grimaldi family and the Monegasques.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
Albert II’s quotes reflect a passionate commitment to environmental stewardship, cultural unity, and ethical governance, inspiring us to protect our planet and embrace collective responsibility. Which one motivates you to act for a sustainable future? Share it in the comments and keep Albert II’s green legacy thriving!
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