Monaco

Princess Charlene shares unseen photos of her twins on special day

Princess Charlene of Monaco has shared several unseen photographs of her twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, on her Instagram account in celebration of their birthday. The Princess of Monaco took to social media to mark the pair’s eighth birthday, saying, “Happy Birthday my loves,” with two heart emojis. The photos were shared in a video set to country music…
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Princess Charlene attends first National Day since illness

Princess Charlene has attended her first National Day in Monaco since her lengthy illness that kept her out of the country and away from her family for many months. The Princess of Monaco attended the Te Deum Mass at Monaco Cathedral before returning to the Princely Palace for the parade in the Palace Square; this is the first “normal” National Day since the global health crisis…
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Prince Albert II travels in the footsteps of his great-grandfather...and they led him to another monarch

Shortly before he left for Germany, King Felipe met Prince Albert of Monaco for lunch at Zarzuela Palace. On Saturday, 15 October, His Majesty welcomed His Serene Highness at his residence for a meal in the context of the Prince’s visit to Spain for the centenary of Prince Albert I’s death.  There was no transcript or summary of the conversation released to the public, so we…
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The Laws of Succession in...Monaco

For over seven hundred years, albeit with a few interruptions, the House of Grimaldi has ruled Monaco. A constitutional monarchy, it is currently headed by Albert II, Prince of Monaco. The succession in Monaco is male-preference primogeniture. Although Albert II is the…
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Prince Albert sends condolences following devastating Pakistan floods

Prince Albert II of Monaco has sent a condolence letter to the President of Pakistan following the floods that have taken a devastating human toll.  In his letter, the Sovereign Prince expressed “profound solidarity this difficult ordeal”, and sent “heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims” and “support and compassion to the injured and the displaced people”, in his…
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