This past weekend, the Prince’s Palace in Monaco was illuminated in blue to mark the international day of remembrance for police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty…
The initiative forms part of a global call by Interpol inviting member countries to light police stations, public buildings and landmarks in honour of officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Across time zones, monuments around the world were bathed in blue on March 7th, a colour symbolising both the police uniform and the shared remembrance of those who served to protect others. The annual day of commemoration highlights a simple but powerful reality: behind every uniform stands a man or woman committed to safeguarding the public, often at considerable personal risk.
Interpol is marking the occasion by sharing images and testimonies from police officers and families across its global network, reflecting on the meaning of service and the responsibility carried by those in law enforcement.
Monaco’s participation also reflects its long-standing commitment to international police cooperation. As early as 1914, under the leadership of Prince Albert I, the Principality hosted the first International Congress of Criminal Police, laying foundations for what would later become modern global cooperation in policing.
The blue illumination of the Prince’s Palace therefore served as both a tribute and a reminder of that enduring solidarity.
Image: Monaco Government Instagram