For years, she was one of the most iconic figures of the Principality of Monaco. Rebellious, approachable, committed, and above all, human. Now, Stéphanie of Monaco, sister of Caroline and Prince Albert of Monaco, has confirmed what many had been suspecting.
As has been confirmed, she is ready to step aside. It is not a forced retirement nor the result of palace controversies. It is a personal decision, deeply considered, that marks a new stage in her life and in her social commitment.
Goodbye to Stéphanie of Monaco, sister of Princess Caroline
Stéphanie of Monaco has decided to step away from the spotlight, but not before leaving an indelible mark. In an interview given to the French magazine Point de Vue, the princess shared her current perspective after turning 60 years old.
"I no longer see any point in talking about myself, besides, it has never been my thing. I am 60 years old (60 years), I feel that I have given enough and, above all, I have said everything I had to say," she confessed with complete candor. These statements confirm her desire to retire from public life.
This is not a final farewell
For more than a decade, Stéphanie has presided over the association Fight Aids Monaco. This group is dedicated to supporting people living with HIV and promoting prevention. This year, her most emblematic project has reached 15 years (15 years).
The celebration, which took place in June, was attended by her youngest daughter, Camille Gottlieb, one of her greatest allies in this cause. Far from seeking the spotlight, Stéphanie has made it clear that her priority remains the fight against AIDS.
"To talk about the fight against AIDS in Monaco and the battles we fight, I will always be present," she stated. Her commitment comes from a personal story: a close friend, who was living with the virus, was left completely alone with her child.
It was that experience that sparked a vocation that has guided her life for years. Now, as she announces this "retirement" from institutional life, she is not abandoning her activism.
"From now on, I aspire to something more, it is time to retire. I deserve it, right?" she concluded. A partial goodbye that is also a promise to continue fighting for a world without AIDS before 2030.