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Local France
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Local France
French grammar tip: Don't get hung up on object gender
In the first series of love it/loathe it Netflix series Emily in Paris, the character of Emily makes a startling discovery - that the French word for vagina is a masculine noun ( le vagin ). She tweets her big discovery and is re-tweeted by none other than French president's wife Brigitte Macron. This joke is not funny for two reasons - the first is because every single language learner since time began has made it. But we're language geeks not film critics, so in this article we're going to focus on the second reason why it isn't funny, and why Brigitte Macron would never retweet such an observation. Advertisement It's because the gender of nouns is a grammatical construct that usually bears little resemblance to gender in the sense of men and women/male and female. It's understandable that people whose heads are already bursting with the many complexities of the French language would search for short-cuts and assume that a noun like a vagina - intimately associated with the female body - would be a feminine noun. But it's not. And this isn't a one-way street - bite , a slang term for penis (pronounced 'beet') is feminine. In general, nouns only follow the gender of the object itself if they are describing something that is specifically male/female. Un homme - a man Une femme - a woman Un garçon - a boy Une fille - a girl Une vache - a cow Un taureau - a bull Most of the time the object itself - for example a table - has no gender, but sometimes it might have a vague relationship to gender, such as gender-specific body parts, or descriptions such as 'a crowd of men'. While there aren't in fact any hard-and-fast rules about what makes a noun masculine or feminine, the best indicator is spelling. Advertisement A noun that ends with an 'e' is usually feminine ( apart from the exceptions ), hence why it is la bite . And a noun that ends with a consonant is generally masculine (again, apart from the exceptions), hence le vagin . Likewise 'a crowd of men' = une foule d'hommes . The word for crowd is feminine, regardless of who is in the crowd, because the word foule ends with an 'e'. Like we said, there isn't a hard-and-fast rule, but linguists at Canada's MacGill university have come up with a rule that they reckon will help you get it right 80 percent of the time. The other 20 percent? Well, you're just going to have to learn them - although native French speakers only get it right about 90 percent of the time. Even president Emmanuel Macron got some wrong when tested here . Advertisement Which brings us back to Brigitte Macron - because French people are used to the concept of masculine and feminine being about nothing more than grammar, they don't usually see why it's funny to say le vagin . As a former teacher, we can assume that Brigitte has a good grasp of grammar and wouldn't find this amusing - although she clearly doesn't bear any grudges with the Emily in Paris producers, as she went on to make a cameo appearance in a later season of the show. Grammar tips From agreeing adjectives to the subjunctive, French grammar can be fiendishly - some claim deliberately - complicated and almost all French learners have at one point despaired over ever getting it right. People learn languages in different ways - some people prefer to just throw themselves into chatting, others like to have a textbook and some exercises. But the formal and structured nature of the French language means that if you want to become fluent - and if you need written French - then you are going to have to learn some grammar. That's the purpose of our weekly series of French grammar tips and tricks - and you can also sign up to receive them as a newsletter. The following tips are not intended as a substitute for formal classes or sweating over those verb tables (sadly, those are necessary for most people), but may be of some help to language learners. They come from our own experiences of living and working in France, and as with our popular French word of the Day feature , we've tried to focus on examples that will be useful in everyday life. Read more French grammar tips; French grammar tips: Look out for the accent French grammar tips: Cheat the future Guessing the gender of nouns The cheat's guide to the subjunctive Understanding French place names Getting the date and time right Pay attention to your French friend's English mistakes Which French grammar rules do you find most confusing? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Times
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Daft Punk and French house music deserve heritage status, says Macron
President Macron has called for the work of Daft Punk and other pioneers of the French electronic dance music scene to be enshrined on Unesco's register of world heritage. The funk and disco-influenced electro music known as French Touch, which emerged from the Paris club scene in the 1990s, deserves to be recognised by the UN's cultural arm as one of the 'intangible' assets it deems significant for humanity, Macron said. The president has already succeeded in having the baguette and Alpine mountain climbing elevated to the Unesco list. Musical genres already on the list include Jamaican reggae, Irish harp music, Inuit drumming and the Cuban bolero. In a radio interview at the weekend to mark France's annual Fête de la musique, Macron noted that Germany's branch of Unesco had added Berlin's 1980s techno music and dance to its national list in 2023 — although the international agency has not yet accepted it. The French 1990s version, also associated with Air and the DJs Bob Sinclar and David Guetta, was just as worthy as Germany's, Macron said. 'We're going to do that too. I love Germany — you know how pro-European I am. But we don't have to take lessons from anyone. We are the inventors of electro. We have that French Touch,' Macron told Radio Fréquence Gaie. While Macron, a pianist, is mainly known as a lover of classical music, his wife Brigitte favours French rock, electro and hip hop and recently invited performers to the Elysée Palace. On Friday night, as part of the Fête de la musique — an outdoor celebration that encourages amateurs to perform — hundreds of presidential guests danced in the palace gardens to the Avener, a deep house and electro DJ and music producer from Nice. The Avener, whose real name is Tristan Casara, closed a night that included performances by a folk orchestra from Condom, a town in southwest France, and a French-Caribbean group called Kassav'. The term 'French Touch' emerged in Paris in the early 1990s and gained international recognition later in the decade following landmark releases such as Daft Punk's 1997 album Homework and Stardust's 1998 hit Music Sounds Better with You. French Touch, which employs filter and phaser effects applied to repetitive samples from the disco era, influenced artists beyond France — including Madonna, who incorporated its sound into her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor. • Spinning around: how I became a rave DJ — at 51 The genre was given prominence during the ceremonies at last year's Paris Olympic Games. At the closing ceremony, Phoenix, Air, and Kavinsky all played tracks spanning two decades of their catalogues. The Macrons' promotion of contemporary musical genres has drawn criticism from right-wing and traditionalist circles, who were also unhappy with their prominence at the Olympics. The president's suggestions for Unesco drew attacks from the same sector on social media. François Asselineau, a rightwinger who stood as a 'Frexit candidate' in the 2017 presidential election, tweeted: 'World War Three is looming, France is on the edge of bankruptcy. What does Macron do? On Radio Fréquence Gaie, he announces that he wants to inscribe French Touch music on the Unesco world heritage list.' By Will Hodgkinson, Chief Pop Critic One imagines a collective cry of 'quelle horreur' emanating from the stuffier Paris arrondissements. The country of Édith Piaf, Serge Gainsbourg and other masters of chanson, honouring music designed for dancing to while in a state of advanced chemical refreshment? Those Gauls must be crazy. Actually, the Paris-based music boom of the 1990s is a movement that has taken a few decades to shine. Typified by repetitive, frequently suppressed beats, strong influences from classic funk, disco and even rock, and treated vocals that bring a mood of robotic dissonance, French Touch was a hugely innovative style that set the template for modern dance music. The prime movers were Daft Punk, aka Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, teenagers in robot masks from Paris's smart 17th arrondissement. They combined a punky, DIY spirit with a bricolage approach that saw them take elements from deeply unfashionable artists — Jean-Michel Jarre, new age flute maestro Gheorghe Zamfir, even Barry Manilow was fair game — and incorporate them into their own sound. These days, a rewriting of pop's taste rules is commonplace. Back in the Nineties, it was revolutionary. That is a key aspect of French Touch: eclecticism. Sébastien Tellier brought symphonic classicism to the dance floor with his 2004 classic La Ritournelle, Justice are a pair of DJs who would rather have been rock stars. Cassius took influence from American hip-hop. Air made the gentlest dance music imaginable on their 1998 easy listening masterpiece Moon Safari. French Touch formed during a period in the early Nineties when most of the key players lived in or around Montmartre, had little money, and felt they were missing out on the more vibrant nightclub culture of London, Berlin and New York. Perhaps that's why they weren't subject to the conformity of taste that tends to beset fashionable scenes, and why they forged an ambition to represent France, dismissed for so long by the British as a musical disaster zone, on the world stage. The result was a sound that shaped dance music — and deserves to be recognised as a phenomenon of cultural and historic significance.
Telegraph
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Macron wants French techno music recognised by Unesco
Emmanuel Macron wants French house music to be recognised on Unesco's intangible heritage list. Citing Berlin's techno culture, which was added to Germany's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2024, the president said French house music, also known as Touch, is just as influential and deserves Unesco recognition. 'We're going to do that too. I love Germany, you know how European I am, but we don't need any lessons. We are inventors of electro. We have that French Touch,' he told music station FG on the show 'Happy Hour'. It means French house artists such as Daft Punk, David Guetta and Bob Sinclar could be added to Unesco's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Mr Macon's comments coincided with Fête de la Musique — or Music Day — a free outdoor music festival celebrated at bars, cafes and public spaces across France every year on the summer solstice. A music style that originated in the 1990s, French house is identifiable by the use of filtered and phased effects on vocals, the blending of funk, disco and house elements, and the sampling of tracks from the 1970s and early 1980s. Some of the most recognised tracks in the genre include Phoenix's 1999 hit Heatwave and Daft Punk's 1998 chart topper Music Sounds Better With You. French house was given a place of honour at the Paris Olympics last year, when artists such as Kavinsky, Phoenix and Air performed at the closing ceremony. Mr Macron's wife, Brigitte, 72, is said to be an electronic music fan. In an interview with Le Parisien, Kavinsky said he accepted an invitation extended by the first lady to perform at the Élysée Palace for the 2018 edition of Music Day. 'This lovely woman knows all my songs and listens to me every time she flies. Emmanuel Macron listens to classical music, Schubert, Wagner, but he was very nice,' the artist said in a 2022 interview. Unesco's Intangible Cultural Heritage list includes traditions, knowledge and expressions that shape cultural identity. It can include oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, knowledge and craftsmanship. Other French traditions that have received Unesco status in recent years include the skills of Parisian zinc roofers, French falconry, bear festivities in the Pyrenees and baguette bakers.
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Princess Charlene of Monaco puts on united front with Albert in Monte Carlo after Palace's money man claimed he sought out 'bachelor pad' for the Prince a year into their marriage
Princess Charlene put on a united front with Prince Albert at the Monte Carlo Television Festival on Tuesday evening amid allegations that her husband had a 'discreet bachelor pad' set up shortly after they wed. The royal mother-of-two, 47, channelled her late-mother-in-law Grace Kelly as she stepped out in a sky blue halterneck ballgown that elegantly fell to the floor paired with silver heels, oozing old Hollywood glamour. Sporting dazzling diamond earrings and a glamorous 20s style flapper girl crimped bob, the former Olympic swimmer appeared to be enjoying the spotlight as she strutted into the prestigious event arm-in-arm with her husband of 14 years, Prince Albert, 67. The pair beamed as they made their way onto the blue carpet and posed alongside stars such as Famke Janssen, Robin Wright and Judith Light for the 64th international Television Festival. Charlene and Albert put on a display of unity as palace sources claim the Princess is seeking solace in Brigitte Macron following explosive claims made by Claude Palmero, the Palace's former money man. French newspaper Le Monde last week published excerpts from a police interview with 68-year-old Palmero, former financial adviser to the Palace of Monaco, who was arrested by Monegasque officials last September and released without charge. Included in Palmero's statements were claims he had prepared a 'bachelor pad' for Prince Albert in 2012 - a year after he married Charlene. The Prince's former confidant claimed he had been 'commissioned' to find his boss 'a discreet pied-á-terre in complete confidentiality'. In 2017, he was also allegedly asked to 'make sure the property was ready' for the Prince to go there. Palmero also claims that Albert had listed him as the official tenant to conceal his true motives. In light of the explosive claims, the Mail's Alison Boshoff has reported that Princess Charlene, who shares 10-year-old twins Jacques and Gabriella with Albert, has been seeking solace in Brigitte Macron, wife of French president Emmanuel. 'Both are high profile women who are regularly caught up in unpleasant situations,' a senior Palace source in Monte Carlo told the Mail. 'They accordingly had much to discuss, and were very glad to be able to share their experiences. They gave each other advice, while enjoying a very happy time together.' The pair were recently seen cosying up to each other at the start of the month during a visit to the Albert II Nautical Centre for an event organised by the Princess Charlene Foundation. They have also enjoyed a spot of tea in the gardens of the royal palace in Monaco and lunched together at the Colombe D'Or restaurant in France over the past couple of months, echoing their close-knit friendship. Both women are in sizable age gap relationships, as Charlene is 20 years younger than her Albert and Emmanuel is 25 years Brigitte's junior. Brigitte hit headlines after she was caught on camera pushing Emmanuel in the face at the end of a flight on a private jet last month. The images reverberated around the world, however the French politician explained that they were 'just joking around as we do'. And Charlene's marriage was once again thrust into the spotlight last week as it was claimed that Prince Albert - who has at least two illegitimate children - was reportedly on the hunt for a 'love nest' within a year of their wedding. Rumours have been swirling for almost a year since French outlet Le Monde, and other media outlets, first published extracts from his former trusted advisor's 'secret notebooks' in September. Charlene channelled her late-mother-in-law Grace Kelly as she stepped out in a sky blue halterneck ballgown that elegantly fell to the floor paired with silver heels, oozing old Hollywood glamour The recent police transcripts revealed by the outlet included conversations detailing Claude Palmero's running of the royal's 'discreet bachelor pad' and financing his illegitimate children and their mothers. Palmero, 68, looked after the family's money (including their investments, their properties and the main palace) from 2001 to 2023, just as his father, André, had done for Prince Rainier III of Monaco two decades before him. However, he was sacked by Albert in 2023 after being targeted by a mysterious anti-corruption website. A few months later, French newspaper Le Monde published Palmero's 'secret notebooks', which claimed to detail reckless spending by the Royal Family, with a particular spotlight on Charlene. The controversy escalated in September after the former financial adviser was reportedly arrested - and released without charge. The outlet has shared what Palmero reportedly told Monégasque officials - after his successor at the palace Salim Zeghdar accused him of poorly managing assets and 'making himself the economic beneficiary on all the files'. Palmero allegedly told investigators however that the royal is 'only trying to harm and harass me' with 'absurd and slanderous complaints'. Claiming he was a 'victim', the royal's former employee - who is accused by Albert of 'breaching professional secrecy' and 'invading privacy and family life' - Palmero insists he 'was bound by confidentiality, but not by professional secrecy'. He also denied handing notebooks over to Le Monde, as well as the claim that they were written without the Prince's permission. The advisor was asked: 'Do you confirm that these notebooks contain information related to the private life of the princely family?' He replied: 'As I handled all matters for the princely family, some aspects were private.' Palmero also was said to have, in interviews with police, detailed getting a 'bachelor pad' ready for the royal. In 2012, the year after Albert married Charlene, he was reportedly 'commissioned' to 'find him a discreet pied-à-terre in complete confidentiality'. Jazmin, whose mother is estate agent Tamara Rotolo who Albert was seeing in the 90s, was also at the Monte Carlo television on Tuesday evening, seemingly in a show of support for her father In 2017, he was also allegedly asked to 'make sure the property was ready' for him to go there. Palmero also claims that Albert had listed him as the official tenant to conceal his true motives. 'That proves how unusual the missions he assigned to me were,' the former advisor told officials. 'So it is quite inappropriate to claim that I overstepped my duties. Do you think it is the job of a financial asset manager to take care of his bachelor pad and such matters? 'He trusted me... And who else could he have asked for such things, apart from me?' The books also alleged that Albert spends millions every year from a secret French bank account to pay his former mistresses and love children - with Jazmin Grimaldi, 31, and Alexandre Coste-Grimaldi, 20, receiving allowances of £344,000 a year each. Jazmin, whose mother is estate agent Tamara Rotolo who Albert was seeing in the 90s, was also at the Monte Carlo television on Tuesday evening, seemingly in a show of support for her father. In his conversations with the police, as per Le Monde, Palmero claimed that he and Albert's childhood friend and lawyer Thierry Lacoste, who was also dismissed, 'handled' matters in regards to Alexandre's mother Nicole Coste, including the birth and recognition of their son. The Prince was said to be 'very uneasy and wanted to carry out these operations without anyone finding out, which was done successfully'. Palmero claimed he was also tasked with handling the salaries of UK-based Nicole's employees, covering everything from accommodation to dismissals. At one point, about 10 years ago, he detailed a purchase of a £6.5million luxury London apartment for Alexandre's mother. 'So that Charlene would not find out, Albert created a trust for which I was the trustee, which means a trusted person,' Palmero continued. 'HSH signed the trust himself and he kept me as trustee until January 2025. He therefore still trusted me after my dismissal, and you don't trust a crook or a thief. That destroys his argument.' In his conversations with the police, as per Le Monde, Palmero claimed that himself and Albert's childhood friend and lawyer Thierry Lacoste, who was also dismissed, 'handled' matters in regards to Alexandre's mother Nicole Coste (left), including the birth and recognition of their son (centre) In a statement to officials, he added that the royal family's wealth is largely 'in civil companies that, through chains sometimes involving companies in other countries, ultimately lead to Panamanian companies'. The ex-employee explained that these companies are allegedly registered in the names of Albert and his siblings - Princesses Caroline and Stephanie. Dubbing the case 'Monacogate', Le Monde also highlighted an audit from firm Alvarez & Marsal - appointed by the palace after Palmero was dismissed which suspected him of using a 'fake invoicing system' to manipulate funds 'detriment of the princely family'. Palmero allegedly called this 'colossal nonsense', adding that Albert had a 'frequent need for cash' used to 'settle various problems, such as buying back compromising photos'. The outlet also detailed Palmero's denial at creating 'slush funds', which he was by Zeghdar accused of using to 'pay informants and invoices from intelligence agencies'. MailOnline reached out to representatives of the Monaco Royal Family for comment last week when the story was initially published, but did not respond. Charlene and Albert reportedly did not have the easiest start to married life after a Parisian news magazine claimed Charlene had been stopped at Nice airport clutching a one-way ticket to South Africa the week before her wedding day after allegedly learning a 'distressing' revelation about her future husband's private life. Charlene sparked rumours when she was seen crying on her wedding day. She later said: 'There were all the mixed emotions because of the rumours and obviously the tension built up and I burst into tears' Princess Charlene was seen shedding a tear on her wedding day to Prince Albert in 2011 A senior Monaco detective told MailOnline at the time: 'Charlene had her passport confiscated so that the Prince's entourage could persuade her to stay.' But she denied that the tears at her wedding were of sadness and instead insisted that she was simply emotional because she was overjoyed at the ceremony. In a rare interview, the South African former swimmer revealed in July 2013 that they were tears of happiness and has described the speculation as 'categorical lies'. 'Everything was just so overwhelming and there were all the mixed emotions because of the rumours, and obviously the tension built up and I burst into tears [immediately after the ceremony],' she said. Millionaire Palmero, who prefers his privacy and is rarely photographed, has vowed to 'restore his honour', his lawyer Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard told The Telegraph in September. Palmero, who is now said to work as a freelance financial consultant in Monaco, hasn't heard from Prince Albert since July 2023, according to the publication. Recalling his 'very sudden' dismissal, the former financial advisor's lawyer said: 'Palmero loved his job. It was his life, in fact. His life was Monaco; it was the Prince, the Prince's family, helping and doing everything he could to protect them. 'It was very sudden. He felt completely depressed… it was incomprehensible,' she added, before saying that if Palmero didn't have the support of his family, 'I think he would not be with us.' The lawyer added: 'Three years ago, someone decided to dirty the name of Claude Palmero... At the beginning, the Prince said to Palmero, 'OK, I want to help you, it's horrible, they are lying. I know that you are clean.' And two years later, the Prince says, 'I am fed up of all these stories, and I want you to go away.' A tumultuous two years for Princess Charlene that saw her spend 10 months in South Africa away from her children, admitted to a treatment facility in Switzerland and strike a rumoured £10 million a year deal with Albert 2021: HEALTH ISSUES, 10 MONTHS IN SOUTH AFRICA AND ADMISSION TO A SWISS TREATMENT FACILITY January 27 - Charlene is pictured with Albert for the Sainte Devote Ceremony in Monaco. March 18 - Charlene is pictured at the memorial for the late Zulu monarch, King Goodwill Zwelithini at the KwaKhethomthandayo Royal Palace in Nongoma, South Africa April 2 - Charlene posts an Instagram picture of herself, Albert and their twins Jacques and Gabriella for Easter from an unknown location. May 8 - Albert, Jacques and Gabriella attend a Grand Prix event in Monaco without Charlene May 18 - Charlene shares her first picture from her conservation trip in South Africa June 3 - New photos emerge of Charlene on her conservation trip June 5 - Charlene puts on a united front as she shares a photo with her family to mark her niece's fifth birthday with her brother's family and Albert and the twins in South Africa June 24 - Charlene's foundation releases a statement saying the royal is unable to travel and is undergoing procedures for an ear, nose and throat infection July 2 - Charlene and Albert mark their 10th anniversary separately. 'This year will be the first time that I'm not with my husband on our anniversary in July, which is difficult, and it saddens me,' Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene said in a statement. August 13 - Charlene undergoes a four-hour operation. The reason is not announced August 25 - Charlene shares photos of Prince Albert, Gabriella and Jacques visiting her in South Africa September 1 - Charlene is admitted under an alias to the Netcare Alberlito Hospital after suddenly 'collapsing' September 2 - Charlene is discharged, with a statement from the Palais Princier reading: 'Her Highness is closely monitored by Her medical team who said that Her condition was not worrying' September 30 - Charlene releases a stylish video promoting her anti-poaching campaign from her South African bolthole October 3 - Princess Charlene shares a photograph of herself smiling in front of a bible in her first snap since being discharged from hospital following her health scare October 6 - Albert tells RMC radio Charlene is 'ready to come home' October 8 2021 - Princess undergoes more surgery in South Africa November 8 - Charlene arrives back in Monaco. Prince Albert said within hours it became clear she was 'unwell' November 13 2021 - Prince Albert attends Expo 2020 in Dubai without Princess Charlene. Following his return from the trip, Prince Albert holds an intervention with Charlene's brothers and a sister-in-law in which Charlene 'confirmed' she would seek 'real medically-framed treatment' outside of Monaco November 16 - Royal household confirms Princess Charlene will not attend National Day celebrations on November 19 November 17 - Prince Albert reveals Princess Charlene has left Monaco and is recovering in a secret location November 19 - Prince Albert reveals Charlene is in a treatment facility 'elsewhere in Europe' after a family intervention November 25 - Sources tell Page Six Princess Charlene 'almost died' after sinus surgery and 'lost nearly half her body weight' due to being 'unable to swallow'. They also said it was 'unfair' to portray her as struggling with mental health issues December 11 - Royal breaks her silence on Instagram to wish her twins Jacques and Gabriella a happy seventh birthday December 24 - Princess Charlene of Monaco is still 'months from recovery' but will reunite with Prince Albert and their twins Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriela for Christmas at treatment centre 2022: ROAD TO RECOVERY January 25 - Princess Charlene celebrates her 44th birthday alone: Royal shares slideshow of snaps from happier times featuring Prince Albert, their children and her swimming career as she continues to receive treatment outside of Monaco March 14 - Palace announces that Charlene is back in Monaco but will take time to 'further strengthen her health before gradually resuming her official duties' April 17 - Charlene is pictured for the first time in a family portrait to celebrate Easter April 30 - Charlene makes her first public appearance since leaving a treatment facility as she attends Monaco E-Prix with Prince Albert May 7 - The royal makes her second public appearance at the Sainte Dévote Rugby Tournament May 10 - French media claims Prince Albert has agreed to pay his wife £10million a year to make sure she fulfils her consort role May 25 - Princess Charlene continues her return to public life at Monte Carlo Fashion Awards with daughter Princess Gabriella May 28 - Princess Charlene continues her return to public life as she joins Prince Albert at F1 in Monaco for the first time since 2019 June 6 - Prince Albert says he was hurt by the 'vicious' rumours about his wife's absence from Monaco and his family 'missed the princess a lot' June 16 - Princess Charlene appears sombre in all-black ensemble for Catholic festival June 18 - Princess Charlene of Monaco looks glamorous in all-green ensemble as she steps out with Prince Albert for the Monte Carlo TV Festival opening ceremony June 23 - Albert and Charlene attend a science exhibition opening with their children in Oslo - her first overseas visit since returning to public duties July 4 - Albert and Charlene! Monaco royals hold hands in new portrait to mark 11 years of marriage July 5 - Charlene visits the Princess Grace Hospital Centre in her first solo engagement since her return to Monaco July 9 - Albert attends Monaco's Rose Ball without his wife, despite it being the highlight of the social calendar July 18 - Royal joins Prince Albert at the 73rd Red Cross Gala in Monte Carlo July 20 - Couple visit The Vatican for a private audience with Pope Francis September 4 - Charlene joins Prince Albert and their children Gabriella and Jacques for a rare family appearance at traditional picnic in Monaco September 6 - Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco take their twins Jacques and Gabriella, 7, to class for their first day back after the summer holiday September 12 - Couple attend a memorial service for the late Queen Elizabeth II September 19 - Princess Charlene attends the Queen's funeral in London alongside her husband Prince Albert October 4-5 - Princess Charlene wows on a solo surprise visit to Paris Fashion Week October 21 - Princess Charlene of Monaco makes emotional solo visit to an animal shelter as she sends 'all her love' to fans following her return to royal duties November 8 - Royal couple attend the annual Princess Grace Awards in New York November 16 - Princess Charlene attends Monaco's Red Cross Christmas gift distribution with Prince Albert November 19-20 - Princess Charlene attends Monaco National Day celebrations with Prince Albert and presents awards at 2022 World Rugby Awards ceremony December 2 - Princess Charlene takes her seven-year-old twins to Monaco Christmas village along with her model niece Charlotte Casiraghi December 13 - Attends Monaco's Red Cross Christmas gift distribution with her husband Prince Albert December 14 - Family attend Christmas tree ceremony in Monaco December 15 - Princess Charlene of Monaco reveals she feels 'much better' and has 'much more energy' after lengthy health crisis in an interview with Monaco Matin - the first since returning to royal duties
Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Truth about Princess Charlene's marriage to Prince Albert and 'tide of sleaze': How she's seeking solace with Brigitte Macron after toxic photo rumour - as whispers of marital misery intensify
There are many reasons why Princess Charlene of Monaco and Brigitte Macron might get along – and over the past few days the two consorts have indeed appeared to form a warm and sincere bond. They have taken tea in the gardens of the royal palace in Monaco and then on Monday had a lunch at the fabled Colombe D'Or restaurant in France, amid a number of philanthropic and diplomatic duties connected to their husbands during the French state visit to the principality in Monte Carlo.
