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News24
3 days ago
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- News24
Monaco royals celebrate 20th anniversary of Prince Albert's reign
PascalMonaco's Prince Albert and Princess Charlene celebrated the 20th anniversary of the prince's accession to the throne on Saturday. The royal couple was accompanied by their children, Crown Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, and members of the Princière family, at the Palace Square, to commemorate the milestone. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Palais Princier de Monaco (@palaisprincierdemonaco) The prince gave a speech to express his gratitude to the people of Monaco. Red and white macarons and cake were also served at the event. 'The Princière family then went to meet the Monégasques, who came in numbers to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sovereign's accession to the throne,' read a caption from the royal's Instagram. 'A moment at the same time solemn and moving, marked by the unity and fervour of the entire Principality.' The prince was born at the Palace of Monaco in 1958 and was the second child of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. He has been reigning since 2005. PascalHe formally became the ruler of Monaco on 12 July 2005, three months after his father died. Prince Albert married Princess Charlene in 2011, having met her in 2000 at the Mare Nostrum swimming meet in Monaco. They had their honeymoon in SA and Mozambique. The couple had twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, on 10 December 2014.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Princess Charlene of Monaco joins husband Prince Albert and their children, Jacques and Isabella, to celebrate his 20-year reign
The Prince and Princess of Monaco were pictured beaming alongside their two children during a ceremony to mark the Head of State's 20-year reign. Prince Albert, 67, and his wife Charlene, 47, were accompanied by their 10-year-old twins, Crown Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, as the royal family celebrated the joyous occasion at the Palace Square in the principality. The royal couple looked to be in good spirits despite ongoing speculation about the state of their marriage, including how the glamourous mother-of-two sought solace from the French president's wife, Brigitte Macron, following whispers of marital misery. Yesterday the glowing couple appeared to put all controversy behind them as they posed lovingly in a series of sweet snaps to commemorate the day he was bestowed power following the death of his father, Prince Rainier III in July 2005. In one image, the Prince could be seen leaning over to plant a sweet peck on his wife's face, while in another the doting father made the same gesture towards his young daughter. Princess Charlene looked elegant in a baby pink dress and the stylish royal teamed the look with a pair of dazzling white pointed heels, while her make-up was pared back with only a touch of eye shadow and a rose pink lip. Meanwhile her blonde hair was delicately coiffured with a middle parting and tucked behind her ears. Equally impressing was her mini-me Prince Jacques who was the spitting image of his mother in a sharp navy blue suit and matching tie. He perhaps took a style note from his powerful father, who also donned a full blue suit. The prince looked exceedingly sharp in a royal blue blazer with matching trousers, a pressed white shirt, stripy red tie and polished black leather loafers. Princess Gabriella looked as marvellous as her mother in a white dress and matching slippers. Her hair was styled with a thick plait and a gorgeous white flower ornament which was pinned above the right side of her forehead. The happy family were also accompanied by members of the Princière family who joined them for a series of photos to mark the prestige occasion. Prince Albert also addressed the people of Monégasque during a speech of thanks, of which the large crowd captured the memorable moment using camera phones. In one image the family stood together to cut a grandiose red and white cake, which they offered to happy guests. In another, the family of four could be seen walking around the square to greet the excited crowds. Earlier this month, Prince Albert celebrated his 14th wedding anniversary - when he tied the knot with the then Charlene Wittstock in two lavish wedding ceremonies that cost a combined total £53million. With a glittering 850-strong guest list that included Sir Roger Moore and Prince Edward, the religious ceremony on July 2 followed the civil nuptials a day earlier. But even on their wedding day, the controversies that tend to follow the Monegasque Royal Family appeared. The couple's uneasy kiss - and the fact that at one moment Charlene was in tears - perhaps betrayed the trouble that had already taken place and the further angst that was to come. Days before the big day, rumours began to circulate that Charlene had tried to flee the country on three occasions with a one-way ticket to Johannesburg. A Parisian news magazine reported that Charlene had been stopped at Nice airport after allegedly learning a 'distressing' revelation about her future husband's private life. A senior Monaco detective claimed at the time: 'Charlene had her passport confiscated so that the Prince's entourage could persuade her to stay.' The rumour mill in France went into overdrive. Charlene had, it was suggested, heard talk of an illegitimate child, allegedly conceived when she was dating Prince Albert in 2005. But the Princess would go on to dismiss the 'hilarious' rumours. She said: 'Why would he go through all this effort to have our dearest friends come join us, for us to be reluctant?' And they spent the first night of their honeymoon in South Africa - the nation that Zimbabwe-born Charlene represented at the Olympics during her swimming career - in separate hotels. Prince Albert has also fathered several love children - two of which the prince has acknowledged. Meanwhile, Princess Charlene has been known to disappear from the public eye on multiple occasions, reportedly due to 'deep fatigue'. The princess took a prolonged medical hiatus in South Africa which saw her spend most of 2021 away from her husband and children. This meant she missed the seventh birthdays of her twins - Jacques and Gabriella - and her tenth wedding anniversary. Charlene also travelled to a Swiss clinic that allegedly specialises in mental health and addiction issues. In May, the royals joined other Catholic monarchs including the King and Queen of Spain and Belgium for an audience with Pope Leo XIV. Princess Charlene along with Queen Letizia of Spain and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are allowed to wear white in front of the Pope because of their faith. They are each one of only seven women in the world who have 'the privilege of the white'. Called 'le privilege du blanc' in French or 'il privilegio del bianco' in Italian, the special tradition is extended solely to designated Catholic queens and princesses and is reserved for important events at the Vatican, such as private audiences, canonisations, beatifications, and special masses. Normal protocol for papal audiences requires that ladies wear a long black dress with a high collar and long sleeves and a black mantilla.
Fox News
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Princess Charlene declares love for Prince Albert after divorce rumors and health struggles
Princess Charlene of Monaco has declared her "love and support" for Prince Albert following her medical saga and rumors of an impending separation. On Saturday, the couple attended the annual Croix-Rouge Monégasque Gala for Monaco's Red Cross. During the festivities, the princess made an impassioned speech about her husband, seemingly hitting back at rumors of cracks in their marriage. "Today marks exactly the 20th anniversary of your accession," the 47-year-old said to her husband, who was seated in the crowd, as quoted by "Twenty years ago, you took the reins of the Principality, and since that day, you have guided Monaco with wisdom, courage, and determination," said Charlene. "In international politics, you are a steady and value-based force that embodies the importance of soft power through your engagement for the environment." During her speech, Charlene got personal. "Albert, you know that I am always by your side, along with the Monégasques," Charlene told the 67-year-old. "We are standing with you, with all our hearts, to protect Monaco and its future under your leadership. We love you, we support you, and we thank you for being there for all of us." Charlene concluded her speech by raising a toast. "Let's raise our glass to our Prince—to you, Albert!" According to the outlet, 10 members of Monaco's military guard performed a moving version of the Monégasque anthem. A visibly emotional Albert sang along from his seat. A few minutes before midnight, Albert and Charlene then swayed hand-in-hand to Coldplay's "Everglow." Later in the evening, Billy Idol played over 10 of his biggest hits, including "Eyes Without a Face," which Charlene and Albert sang along to. When the British rocker asked the crowd, "Do you want to have some fun tonight?" Albert cheered back, "Yeah!" The outlet noted that Charlene and Albert happily danced together past 1 a.m. The evening not only celebrated Albert's 40 years of dedication to the Red Cross, but it also marked the 20th anniversary of his accession to the throne. The son of the late Oscar-winner-turned-princess Grace Kelly became Monaco's ruler in 2005 following the death of his father, Prince Rainier III. WATCH: GRACE KELLY'S SON, PRINCE ALBERT, SAYS HE'S ALWAYS FELT A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THE LATE STAR Charlene, an Olympic swimmer from South Africa, married Albert in 2011. They share 10-year-old twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella. The couple's relationship had been plagued with divorce rumors published by German, English and French tabloids while Charlene suffered health woes. A spokesperson for the Prince and Princess of Monaco had no comment to Fox News Digital in response to the allegations. Charlene's health deteriorated while she was visiting South Africa in May 2021. While the visit to her home country was meant to last just 10 days, complications from a previous procedure grounded her for six months. After several corrective surgeries and a subsequent relapse, Charlene returned to Monaco in November of that year. But shortly after she landed, the princess experienced signs of emotional and physical exhaustion. After consulting her doctors and family, Charlene decided to seek medical treatment. It was ultimately determined that Charlene would seek treatment at a center outside of Monaco. More gossip was unleashed when Albert was photographed with his son Alexandre Grimaldi, daughter Jazmin Grace Grimaldi and Nicole Coste, Alexandre's mother, in 2023. At the time, Alexandre, now a fashion model, was celebrating his 20th birthday. It was also then that Charlene's Instagram handle was either deleted or deactivated from the platform. At the time, a spokesperson didn't immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Jazmin, Albert's first child, was publicly acknowledged in 2006. At the time, Albert said he wanted to protect the 33-year-old's identity. Alexandre and Jazmin are not heirs to the throne because their parents never married, as required by the constitution of Monaco. Albert and Charlene's twins are first and second in line to the throne. Albert previously slammed rumors surrounding his marriage. "She didn't leave Monaco in a huff!" Albert told People magazine about Charlene's absence. "She didn't leave because she was mad at me or at anybody else. She was going down to South Africa to reassess her foundation's work down there and to take a little time off with her brother and some friends." "It was only supposed to be a week-long, 10-day maximum stay, and [she was still there] because she had this infection all these medical complications arose," he shared. "She didn't go into exile," he stressed to the outlet. "It was absolutely just a medical problem which had to be treated." While Albert admitted he "probably should have addressed" the rumors sooner, he "was concentrating on taking care of the kids." "I thought it would just probably go [away]," he said. "You know if you try to answer everything that comes out, then you're constantly [responding], you're wasting your time." Albert said that the rumors had taken their toll. "Of course it affects her, of course it affects me. Misreading events is always detrimental. ... We're an easy target, easily hit, because we're in the public eye a lot." According to the outlet, Charlene experienced complications related to a sinus lift and bone graft procedure she underwent in preparation for dental implants. As a result, she had several corrective procedures, including one that caused her to miss her 10th wedding anniversary. Most recently, Charlene and Albert have presented a united front at royal engagements.
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Princess Charlene of Monaco declares 'love and support' for husband Prince Albert in emphatic speech at glitzy Red Cross Gala in Monte-Carlo - and vows she's 'always by his side'
Princess Charlene of Monaco offered an emotionally charged show of public support for her husband Prince Albert as he celebrated 20 years on the throne. Taking to the stage at a charity event in Monte-Carlo, the Princess, 47, made an impassioned speech in tribute to her 'dedicated' spouse, 67, in a rare insight into their marriage. Charlene, who shares 10-year-old twins Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella with Albert, was speaking at the 76th annual Monaco Red Cross Gala, held at the stunning Salle des Étoiles, part of the legendary Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) Resort. Addressing a packed room of dignitaries and celebrities, she spoke of her 'support' for her husband and insisted she remains 'by his side' in an emphatic declaration - hitting back at reports speculating about the state of her marriage. She told a packed room: 'Monseigneur! Albert! We love you, we support you and we thank you for being there for all of us.' The glitzy event, a highlight of Monaco's social calendar, welcomed guests including rock icon Billy Idol and Formula 1 star Charles Leclerc. Princess Charlene stunned in a pleated silk-georgette gown by Elie Saab, while her niece Camille Gottlieb paid tribute to Princess Grace in a monochrome ensemble inspired by her grandmother's iconic style. Later, Charlene made a speech, addressing her husband directly. The Princess began by thanking Prince Albert, 67, for his tireless dedication to the Monaco Red Cross, which he has supported for over four decades. 'Thank you for leading this institution over the past 40 years and working tirelessly for its development and influence,' she said. She then turned to the personal significance of the date, marking two decades since Albert's accession to the throne: 'This July 12 marks exactly the twentieth anniversary of your accession. 'Twenty years ago, you took the reins of the Principality, and since that day, you have guided Monaco with wisdom, courage and determination.' Charlene praised her husband's steady presence in international politics, his commitment to environmental causes and his leadership decisions. She described him as a 'value-based force' whose 'wish for unity and serenity for Monaco' had been his guiding principles. The speech concluded with a powerful declaration of support: 'You know that I am always by your side along with the Monegasques. 'We are standing with you, with all our hearts to protect Monaco and its future under your leadership.' Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc poses with his girlfriend Mexican-Italian influencer, Alexandra Saint Mleux at the star-studded soiree The gala was held in support of the Monaco Red Cross, which was established in 1948 to provide assistance to all in need with a politically impartial stance. As the Monegasque premier, Prince Albert now presides over the charity. To raise money for the charity, VIP guests descended on the Salle des Etoiles, which hosted the first 'Red Cross Night' in 1948. They were treated to a raffle and tombola with glamorous prizes, including a first prize dazzling earring and bracelet set by REPOSSI and a second prize Audemars Piguet Watch. The third prize was a classic cream Lady Dior bag, donated by the French fashion house, and fourth was a VIP experience at Art Dubai. Fifth prize was a two night stay at the stunning Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo in a suite overlooking the coastline of the Cote d'Azur, which was donated by the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer. Charlene's glowing tribute to her husband is an emphatic show of support after she pulled out of a planned trip to Japan due to 'current events' in the Middle East. The Princess had been due to travel to the country at the end of June for the World Expo 2025 with Prince Albert and their 10-year-old twins. However, a palace statement via Hola! read: 'In light of current events taking place in the Middle East, this has led to the decision that H.S.H. Princess Charlene and the Princely children would not be participating in this trip.' However, 67-year-old Prince Albert still carried out the planned engagements in Japan. Instead of travelling with his immediate family, Albert was joined by his younger sister, Princess Stephanie, and her children, Louis Ducruet, Pauline Ducruet and Camille Gottlieb, and her daughter in-law Marie Ducruet. In the statement, Princess Charlene expressed her gratitude: 'H.S.H. Princess Charlene wishes to express her sincere thanks to the teams of the Monaco Pavilion, as well as to the partners and hosts who were to welcome her in Japan, for their understanding and ongoing commitment.' The royal's activities commenced on June 27 with a charity football match titled 'United through Legends' at Panasonic Stadium Suita in Osaka. Elsewhere, Albert attended an official luncheon and enjoy an orchestra concert. While Charlene has kept a low profile in recent months, the family celebrated Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella's Holy Communion in May. The heir to the Monegasque throne - also known as the Marquis of Baux - and his twin sister, both 10, marked the religious ceremony with a series of sweet family portraits shared to the royal household's official Instagram page. The First Holy Communion, also known as the First Eucharist, is one of the most important milestones in the Catholic faith. It is a key step in in a child's faith journey, symbolising their deepening relationship with Jesus and the Church, and it involves receiving the consecrated bread and wine, believed to be the body and blood of Christ. The young royals beamed as they were joined by their parents Prince Albert of Monaco and Princess Charlene at the important ceremony. A translated statement shared to the palace's Instagram page read: 'On this day of First Communion, we extend our most sincere congratulations to Crown Prince James and Princess Gabriella who received this sacrament with faith and compulsion'. It further read that the palace extended its 'heartfelt congratulations' to the prince and princess who 'received this sacrament with faith and reverence'. The prince and princess looked adorable in white floor-length robes and matching gold necklaces.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Princess Charlene Continues Her Blue Reign in Elie Saab Gown at Monaco Gala
Princess Charlene of Monaco is in her blue era. The royal attended the 76th Monaco Red Cross Ball on Saturday, wearing an ice blue gown from Elie Saab. The appearance marked her third time in shades of blue in the past two months. Charlene's gown featured a V-neckline and a pleated quality throughout, with cape-effect panels draping on her back. The dress was part of Elie Saab's pre-fall 2025 collection, which was inspired by a trip on the Orient Express and featured Art Deco elements, as reported by WWD in January. She completed her look with an eye-catching diamond necklace by Graff Diamonds. More from WWD Queen Letizia of Spain Embraces Tailored Confidence in Boss for Royal Engagement How Jane Birkin Helped Design Hermès' Most Popular Handbag: Her Inspiration, Royalties and the $10 Million Bag Julia Garner Does Method Dressing With Thom Browne in Silver Surfer-inspired Dress for 'Fantastic Four' London Red Carpet The princess wore a similar style for the closing ceremony of the 64th Monte Carlo Television Festival in June, where she was seen in a Cinderella blue gown by Louis Vuitton. The ensemble featured a dramatic off-the-shoulder silhouette with a high neckline. In July, while attending a party at the Princely Palace in Monaco, she sported a royal blue jumpsuit by Ralph Lauren. Princess Charlene is often seen wearing designer pieces. On July 10, she wore a breezy black and white dress by Zimmerman during a visit to South of France's Carladez with her family. The 76th Monaco Red Cross Ball, founded in 1948 by Prince Louis II, is Monaco's premier charity event, serving as a major fundraiser for the Monegasque Red Cross. It supports both local social initiatives and international humanitarian efforts. The evening featured a dinner show, a charity auction, and a headline performance by Billy Idol. View Gallery Launch Gallery: Princess Charlene of Monaco's Style Through the Years [PHOTOS] Best of WWD Amanda Anisimova's On-court Tennis Style Through the Years: From Teen Phenom to Wimbledon Finalist A Look Back at Fourth of July Celebrations at the White House Princess Diana's Birthday Looks Through the Years: Her Sleek Black Jacques Azagury Dress, Vibrant Colors and More
