Ceremony of the Sainte-Devote
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Prince Albert II
Prince Albert II of Monaco sets fire to a model boat during the Sainte Devote processions on January 26, 2009 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. In 1924 Louis II, Prince of Monaco introduced the custom of setting fire to a fishing boat on the evening of January 26 in memory of the burning of Florentine captain Antinope's ship on the beach of Monaco, when he was caught after stealing the relics of Sainte Devote. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Prince Albert II of Monaco
( - Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Europe)
