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 …
Read More »Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco celebrate first Holy Communion attended by proud parents Prince Albert and Princess Charlene
Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco have made their first Holy Communion, the royal palace announced. 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 …
Read More »Princess Charlene, Queen Maxima and Queen Letizia lead royal tributes to Pope Francis following his death aged 88
Monarchies from around the world have shared tributes to Pope Francis following his death yesterday aged 88. The pontiff ‘passed away peacefully’ at the Saint Martha residence in the Vatican on Monday, according to his doctors. The cause of death has since been confirmed as a stroke, leading to subsequent heart …
Read More »As the royal twins of Monaco turn ten today, here is a look at their public appearances alongside Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene so far
Ten years ago today, the royal family of Monaco welcomed its first set of twins into the world with 42 cannon shots. There were 21 for each baby – Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques. Though Princess Gabriella was born two minutes before her brother Jacques, it is he who will lead …
Read More »The royal trainer gang: Kate likes £29.50 sneakers from M&S, but Princess Charlene of Monaco prefers MUCH pricier £765 Louis Vuitton footwear
They range from the cheap and cheerful to the exclusive kind that only the wealthiest can afford. Thanks to their versatility, white trainers have gone from being just a shoe for sport to both casual and fashion footwear – and the royals have got in on the act too. The …
Read More »Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco both sport smart blazer and trouser combos as they step out with their son Prince Jacques, 9, at the Monte Carlo Tennis Masters
They’re a famously sporty husband and wife duo who have both represented their countries at the Olympics. So it’s no wonder Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco were eager to spend Sunday taking in a game of tennis, as they attended the Monte Carlo Tennis Masters tournament. Putting on …
Read More »They’re jumping to it! From workaday to glam, Europe’s leading royal ladies are turning to the versatile all-in-one to get the job done
It was Elsa Schiaparelli, the great Italian designer, who first made the jumpsuit fashionable in the 1940s. Then, in the 1970s, came Yves Saint Laurent and a different approach with long sleeves and palazzo trousers. And even today, the jumpsuit has its influential advocates – including Europe’s royals. It is …
Read More »Meghan Markle loves them, Kate Middleton is a fan too: Why royals have jumped on cape fashion trend
Evening dresses with cape detailing have been favoured by royals around the world, with Kate the Princess of Wales, Meghan Markle and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands all wearing them. Cape dresses are a royal classic as they exude elegance and simple sophistication you can dress up with dazzling jewels. The Princess …
Read More »The ten most expensive royal weddings of all time – with one racking up a sum of £270 million
It was a truly memorable day – the sun shone, the bride looked radiant and there was optimism in the air when Harry and Meghan got married five years ago. The cost was memorable, too, of course, with a stunning £390,000 Givenchy dress for the bride, little or no expense …
Read More »Prince Albert of Monaco enlists Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella for royal duties
The Prince of Monaco enlisted the help of his two children to welcome a football team to the royal palace this morning in the absence of his wife, Princess Charlene. Prince Albert, 65, was accompanied by Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, both eight, this morning, as he congratulated A.S. Monaco’s academy …
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