Princess Charlene Lights Up Monte-Carlo in Pink as Monaco Marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Principality has officially entered Pink October, with H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco illuminating Casino Square in pink as Monaco reinforces its commitment to breast cancer awareness, prevention and early detection.
Monte-Carlo turned pink on Saturday evening as H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco, accompanied by her brother Gareth Wittstock, took part in the symbolic illumination of Casino Square, marking the beginning of Pink October in the Principality.
The annual initiative is organised for the 16th consecutive year by Pink Ribbon Monaco, an association dedicated to raising awareness of breast and gynaecological cancers, with Princess Charlene serving as its Honorary President.
Throughout October, 24 buildings across the Principality, including the Prince’s Palace, will be illuminated in pink, creating a highly visible symbol of Monaco’s support for prevention, screening and care for breast and gynaecological cancers.
Princess Charlene’s participation once again highlights her longstanding commitment to the initiative and to raising awareness around women’s health in Monaco.
Monaco Puts Prevention at the Heart of Pink October
Beyond the symbolic illuminations, Pink October carries an essential public health message.
Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women and a leading cause of cancer-related mortality. With one in eight women expected to face the disease during her lifetime, early detection remains one of the most important tools for improving treatment and outcomes.
As part of this year’s awareness campaign, Monaco’s Department of Social Affairs and Health is reminding women across the Principality of the importance of regular screening and medical follow-up.
The Monaco Screening Centre (Centre Monégasque de Dépistage) invites women aged 45 to 80 who are residents of Monaco or covered by the Principality’s social security system to undergo a mammogram every two years.
Women are also encouraged to remain attentive to any changes between scheduled screenings. Any unusual change in the breast should lead to a consultation with a doctor or gynaecologist without delay.
More generally, Monaco’s health authorities recommend maintaining an annual gynaecological check-up, including after the age of 60.
A Principality United in Pink
The awareness campaign forms part of the Monaco Government’s broader public health strategy, which places prevention and early detection at the heart of its approach.
By combining medical screening initiatives with highly visible events throughout the Principality, Pink October seeks not only to raise awareness but also to encourage women to take an active role in their health.
From the pink illumination of Casino Square and the Prince’s Palace to the work of healthcare professionals and organisations such as Pink Ribbon Monaco, the Principality is once again coming together around a shared message: awareness, regular screening and early detection can make a decisive difference.
