On October 8, Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Caroline of Hanover hosted the change of command ceremony of the Monaco Fire and Emergency Brigade. The ceremony took place in the courtyard of the Prince's Palace, accompanied by the Carabinieri Orchestra of the Prince. Colonel Norbert Fassiaux handed over the command to Commander Maxime Yvrard. The ceremony ended with a reception in the gardens of the Prince's Palace in the presence of Prince Albert, Princess Caroline and some guests.