Royal fans discovered a scar on their beloved Prince’s face when the palace shared a photo of his important meeting on Sunday.
The palace announced that the prince underwent a planned dermatological procedure on his scalp and face.
The recently published photo of Albert of Monaco meeting Pope Leo in 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 condition.”
The Princely Palace has already stated that the procedure required a few stitches, confirming that his activity schedule will continue as normal.
Pope Leo XIV meets with Prince Albert II of Monaco during an audience in the Apostolic Palace.
He discussed “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 given to several issues of common interest, such as care for the environment, humanitarian aid and defense and promotion of the dignity of the human person,” the office added.
The prince and pope also held important discussions on international affairs, “with particular emphasis on peace and security, as well as on the general situation in the Middle East and in certain regions of Africa,” the office added.
Albert’s scar was also visible during his performance at the opening of the 48th International Circus Festival at the Chapiteau de Fontvieille in Monaco with his nephew Louis Ducruet and niece Camille Gottlieb on Friday 16 January.
