Monaco transit
The coat of arms of the Grimaldi family graces (no pun intended) the buses in Monaco. The sword-wielding monk in the center represents Rainier Grimaldi, ancestor of the present Prince Albert. Legend has it that in 1297 this Genoese Guelph leader dressed as a monk to gain entrance to the castle of Monaco, which he proceeded to conquer with the help of henchmen following close behind. Some scholars cast doubt on this dramatic version of the origin of the principality.
If Albert wants to become the head of state of a smaller country, he will have to be elected Pope.
Monaco transit
The coat of arms of the Grimaldi family graces (no pun intended) the buses in Monaco. The sword-wielding monk in the center represents Rainier Grimaldi, ancestor of the present Prince Albert. Legend has it that in 1297 this Genoese Guelph leader dressed as a monk to gain entrance to the castle of Monaco, which he proceeded to conquer with the help of henchmen following close behind. Some scholars cast doubt on this dramatic version of the origin of the principality.
If Albert wants to become the head of state of a smaller country, he will have to be elected Pope.