Languages of Monaco Monaco, their tongue was threatened with extinction in the 1970s. However, the language is now being taught in schools. In the old part of Monaco, the street signs are marked with Monégasque in addition to French. During his accession ceremonies in 2005, Albert II, Prince of Monaco, made a speech to his people in Monégasque. Standard Italian is also a major language in Monaco. Italian nationals make up 19% of the total population. Italian was the ancestral language of the ruling House of Grimaldi, and was the official language of Monaco when it was a protectorate of the Kingdom of
What Do You Want from Me? (Monaco song) What Do You Want from Me? (Monaco song) "What Do You Want From Me?" is the most popular single by New Order bassist Peter Hook's band Monaco. Released in 1997 from the band's debut album "Music For Pleasure", it peaked at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. The band released two further singles from the album, but this remains the most successful. The song appeared in season 2 of the MTV cartoon series "Daria" as well as in season 1 of the UK television show "Trigger Happy TV" and on the show's soundtrack album. A music video was also