Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince
The Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince (Monégasque: Cumpagnia d'i Carrabiniei d'u Prìncipu; "Prince's Company of Riflemen") is the Infantry branch of the Force Publique, and one of the limited number of militaries that recruits foreigners. Although Monaco's defence is the responsibility of France, Monaco maintains a small force for the protection of the Sovereign and the Prince's Palace. Formed by Prince Honoré IV in 1817, the unit was re-organized in 1909.
| Prince's Company of Riflemen | |
|---|---|
| Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince Cumpagnia d'i Carrabiniei d'u Prìncipu | |
Patch of the Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince | |
| Active | 8 December 1817 – present |
| Country | Monaco |
| Branch | Force Publique |
| Type | Foot Guards, and Gendarmerie |
| Role | Close Protection |
| Size | One company, 124 personnel |
| Garrison/HQ | Moneghetti |
| Motto(s) | "Honour, loyalty, devotion" |
| Engagements | French Revolutionary Wars, Monegasque Revolution, World War I, World War II, Tōhoku Disaster |
| Commanders | |
| Chief Commander | Prince Albert II of Monaco |
| Ceremonial chief | Lt. Colonel Martial Pied |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Luc Fringant Lt. Colonel Philippe Rebaudengo |
| Insignia | |
| Plume | Red over White |
The company numbers 124 officers and men. Whilst the NCOs and soldiers are local, the officers have served in the French Army or the Republican Guard. Along with the Corps des Sapeurs-Pompiers, the Carabiniers form Monaco's total public forces.
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