On Monday 12 September, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene laid the first stone of the future shelter of La Societe Protectrice des Animaux (SPA) of Monaco. This shelter, located in the town of Peille, will be completed at the end of 2023 and will accommodate animals in distress in the best conditions. On this occasion, the Prince announced that the Presidency of the Monaco SPA will be held by his wife Princess Charlene.