Royal fans spotted a scar on their beloved Prince’s face when the Palace shared a photo from their important meeting on Sunday.
The Palace announced that the Prince underwent a scheduled dermatological procedure on his scalp and face.
The newly released photo of Albert of Monaco’s meeting with Pope Leo at the Vatican shows that he had a visible scar on his left cheek.
On Saturday, January 17, the 67-year-old made his second public appearance following a medical procedure “to treat a benign illness.”
The Prince’s Palace has already stated that the procedure required some points, confirming that its schedule of activities will continue as normal.
Pope Leo XIV meets with Prince Albert II of Monaco during an audience at the Apostolic Palace.
He spoke of “the good diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the principality of Monaco”, as well as the “historic and significant contribution of the Catholic Church to the social life of the principality”.
“Attention was paid to several issues of common interest, such as care for the environment, humanitarian assistance and the defense and promotion of the dignity of the human person,” the office added.
The Prince and the Pope also held important discussions on international affairs, “with special emphasis on peace and security, as well as the general situation in the Middle East and certain regions of Africa,” the office added.
Albert’s scar was also visible during his appearance at the opening of the 48th International Circus Festival at the Chapiteau de Fontvieille in Monaco, alongside his nephew Louis Ducruet and niece Camille Gottlieb, on Friday, January 16.
