2006 in Monaco

Events in the year 2006 in Monaco.

Incumbents

 * Monarch: Albert II
 * State Minister: Jean-Paul Proust

Events

 * February – The Sovereign Prince is seen being a spectator at the Opening Ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics, with a woman the media quickly identifies as South African, Olympic-class swimmer Charlene Wittstock, his future wife.
 * May – Grand Prix Monaco Formula 1 held on 28 May 2006 at Circuit de Monaco. The winner was the Spanish driver Fernando Alonso racing with Renault.
 * June – The Sovereign Prince officially acknowledged his paternity of Jazmin Grace Grimaldi, a 14-year-old girl living in California with her mother, Tamara Rotolo. Prince Albert also acknowledged his relationship with Charlene Wittstock; the Palace and media had begun to refer to as his "companion," with some in the press picking up the idea of "official companion."
 * September – Monaco Yacht Show was held in Port Hercules from 20 to 23 September; in total 95 boats represented boat builders, shipyards and yacht brokers. It was evident that it was a Superyacht convention as the participant yachts reached up to 88 meters long, with the sailing yacht The Maltese Falcon.