While some links between royal houses are well known and rather close, others are a little more distant and perhaps all the more interesting for that. The ties between the House of Windsor and the House of Grimaldi might be stretched, they are still there.
The connection begins in the 19th century when Albert I, Prince of Monaco married a British aristocrat called Lady Mary Victoria Hamilton.
One special tradition in Monaco always brings its royals into the heart of the community, even in the bitter days of deep winter. People across the Principality look forward to the feast day of St. Devote, Monaco’s patron saint, which falls in the early days of January.
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…
Memories and celebrations for Prince Albert in the Big Apple
25th June 2023
Prince Albert travelled to New York City to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Principality of Monaco being officially recognised as a sovereign state by the United Nations.Â
This was also an occasion to celebrate the legacy of Prince Rainier III, Prince Albert’s father, in what would have been the 100th anniversary of his birth.
On Monday, 19 June, His Serene Highness landed in…
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…
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…
The royal wedding of Prince Rainier III of Monaco to American actress, Grace Kelly was dubbed the “Wedding of the Century” and took place on the 18th and19th of April 1956.
As one of the most respected and highly paid actresses in Hollywood, Grace was asked to join the United States Delegation Committee at the Cannes Film Festival in France in April of 1955. While there, she…
Monaco to open exhibit celebrating Prince Rainier's life on what would've been his 100th birthday
30th May 2023
The Principality of Monaco is set to host a special exhibition commemorating the centenary of the birth of one of its most influential sovereigns, Prince Rainier III.Â
The exhibition will retell the story of Prince Rainier’s life, from birth until his death, through…
Princess Charlene attended the F1 Monaco Grand Prix alongside her husband, Prince Albert II, and debuted a new look.
The Princess of Monaco, 45, made a drastic change to her appearance by dying her blonde locks to dark brown.
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While some links between royal houses are well known and rather close, others are a little more distant and perhaps all the more interesting for that. And although the links between Albert II and Charles III might be stretched, they are still there.
The connection between the House of Windsor and the House of Grimaldi begins in the 19th century when Albert I, Prince of Monaco married a British…
