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Monaco's royals come together to mark National Day

The Princely Family of Monaco came together on 19 November to mark their country’s National Day. Prince Albert and Princess Charlene were joined by their twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, for most of the celebrations, alongside Albert’s sisters Princess Caroline and Princess Stephanie. Embed from Getty Images The day began with a Te Deum Mass at the Monaco National…
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The curse of the Princely Family of Monaco

The ill-health of Princess Charlene of Monaco in 2021-2022 was just the latest in a series of bad luck for the Princely Family of Monaco, and according to a legend, it is all because of a witch’s curse. Legend has it that the Grimaldi family has been cursed for around 700 years, going back to 14th-century Europe. There are different versions of the story, but the most famous says that a…
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Princess Charlene of Monaco deletes Instagram account

Princess Charlene of Monaco has deleted her Instagram account. The Princess of Monaco previously shared her work and insights into her home life with Prince Albert and their twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, on the social network site. However, she has now made the decision to delete her personal account. The reason is not known. Deleting her Instagram account comes around…
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Who was Prince Rainier III of Monaco?

On what would be his 100th birthday, we take a look at Prince Rainier III: Prince Rainier III of Monaco was born on 31 May 1923 in the Prince’s Palace of Monaco. He was the younger child and only son of Monégasque Hereditary Princess Charlotte, Duchess of…
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The monarch's role in Monaco

Prince Albert II has been the Sovereign Prince of Monaco since his accession in 2005. Unlike some of the other monarchs in Europe, Prince Albert could exercise greater powers over the day-to-day politics of the principality. The Constitution of Monaco vests executive, legislative and judicial power in its Sovereign Prince, though it is shared with others. In the Executive Branch of Monaco…
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