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Antoine de Massy’s death in Monaco remains under investigation
Antoine de Massy, a relative of Monaco’s Prince Albert, was found dead in the principality on Oct.
25, aged 29.
His father, Christian de Massy, says he believes his son’s death was neither an accident nor suicide, though he has not explained why.
Authorities are investigating how Antoine may have fallen about 13 metres and whether another person was involved.
A 42-year-old man is being held in connection with the case and faces allegations of causing death through negligence and failing to help; he denies the allegations and is presumed innocent.
Antoine had pursued a tennis career before a wrist injury ended his sporting ambitions.
His funeral is scheduled for Nov.
4 in Monaco, with a private vigil planned the previous evening, as the investigation continues.
Antoine de Massy, 29, was found dead in Monaco on 25 October 2026, and the circumstances remain under investigation.
Authorities have investigated whether he fell about 13 metres and whether another person was involved.
A 42-year-old Ukrainian man was detained and faces suspicion of involuntary manslaughter and failure to provide assistance; he denies the accusations and is presumed innocent.
De Massy’s father, Christian de Massy, says he does not believe the death was an accident or suicide and is seeking justice.
The family plans a private vigil on 3 November and a funeral at Monaco’s Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate on 4 November.
- Who
- Antoine de Massy, 29, a relative of Monaco’s Prince Albert II.
- What
- He was found dead; the circumstances of his death remain under investigation.
- When
- 25 October 2026.
- Where
- A park or green area in Monaco’s Larvotto district.
- Why
- Not stated.
Christian de Massy
Monaco investigators
Cause of death
Christian de Massy
Christian says it was neither an accident nor suicide.
Monaco investigators
Investigators are examining the circumstances, including the possibility of an accident and whether another person was involved.
Role of detained man
Christian de Massy
Christian calls for justice, while the reports do not give him a specific position on the detained man.
Monaco investigators
A 42-year-old man is under investigation; he denies the accusations and is presumed innocent.
Antoine de Massy was found dead in a park or green area in Monaco.
Authorities said a man had been detained in connection with the case.
A judicial investigation was opened into suspected involuntary manslaughter and failure to provide assistance.
A private vigil was planned at the chapel of the Prince’s Palace.
The funeral was planned at Monaco’s Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate.
- Age
- 29
- Date found dead
- 25 October 2026
- Location
- Larvotto, Monaco
- Possible fall
- About 13 metres
- Detained man
- 42-year-old Ukrainian national
- Funeral
- 4 November 2026, Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate, Monaco
4 sources
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What people are saying
No fue un accidente ni tampoco un suicidio, nada de eso, pero no puedo hablar de ello ahora porque hay una investigación en curso
Es handelt sich zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt lediglich um einen Verdächtigen, der Zeugte von Tatsachen ist, deren Einstufung noch zu klären ist.