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Princess Charlene of Monaco is all smiles as her twins take on festive tradition

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1st December 2024

Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella have started the Christmas celebrations in Monaco.

The twins, who will turn ten in just a few days’ time, switched on the Christmas lights decorating some of the most famous landmarks in the Principality.

Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella get ready to light up Monaco for Christmas
(Palais Princier Instagram still/ fair use)

Their parents, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, were on hand to help as they began the festive party.

The royals officially flicked the switch on the lanterns decorating the area outside the Prince’s Palace as well as the lights in the Carabinieri barracks.

Monaco’s royals enjoy the Christmas lights in Monte Carlo
(Palais Princier Instagram still/ fair use)

Prince Albert, Princess Charlene, Jacques and Gabriella then headed into Casino Square in Monte Carlo to see the huge Christmas tree now illuminated there along with the festive decorations.

Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella have another big celebration as Christmas approaches. The twins turn ten on December 10th 2024.

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Lydia Starbuck is Editor in Chief at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.