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Prince Albert and rarely-seen son Alexandre Grimaldi, 22, attend tennis tournament separately

Prince Albert and rarely-seen son Alexandre Grimaldi, 22, attend tennis tournament separately

Published by Daniella Wilson

On 11 April, at the prestigious Monte Carlo tennis tournament, an unprecedented and, to say the least, somewhat strange situation unfolded. It wasn’t unusual to see Prince Albert at the Country Club enjoying one of the matches played on clay, but it was truly surprising that his son, Alexandre Grimaldi, was also there. They weren’t seen together at any point, so it’s understood that they arrived separately, and it’s also unknown whether they had any contact while at the venue. Prince Albert attends Monte Carlo tennis tournament © Getty ImagesMelanie-Antoinette de Massy and Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the semifinal of Valentin Vacherot of Monaco against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain on day 7 of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters 2026 The only thing known for certain is that the Monegasque sovereign, 68, watched the semifinals of this Masters 1000 from the VIP box, accompanied as usual by his cousin Mélanie-Antoinette de Massy, 41, who is also president of the Principality’s tennis federation and the head of the organization of an event that brings together the …

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert welcome the Pope to Monaco in historic visit

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert welcome the Pope to Monaco in historic visit

Published by Daniella Wilson

The Monaco royal family has shared a glimpse into a historic moment after welcoming Pope Leo XIV to the Principality for an apostolic visit.  Posting the arrival on social media on Saturday morning, the Palais Princier de Monaco shared a photograph and video of the moment Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco greeted the Pope upon his arrival at the Monaco Heliport. “His Holiness Pope Leo XIV in Monaco,” the caption read, alongside one image marking the start of what was described as a “historic apostolic visit to the Principality”.  A brief handshake took place between the royal couple and the Pope as the visit got underway.  Charlene, 48, wowed in an all-white ensemble consisting of a white midi dress, a belted coat and coordinating heels.  Shortly after arriving, a welcome ceremony took place at the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, where the Pope was introduced to Princess Gabriella of Monaco and Prince Jacques of Monaco. © Getty A special welcome Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco welcome …

Monaco’s Rose Ball 2026: See All The Looks

Monaco’s Rose Ball 2026: See All The Looks

Published by Sam Flores

Monaco’s house of Grimaldi commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Rose Ball Saturday, with an event that looked to the future. Under the creative direction of Christian Louboutin, the royal family of Monaco and their hundreds of guests celebrated the gala’s historic landmark with a meal in a lavish spaceship, where the sparkle of silver dresses and laser projections lived up to the venue name, the Sporting Club de Monte Carlo’s Hall of Stars. As is tradition, Princess Caroline presided over the evening surrounded by her children: in this case, Pierre Casiraghi and Beatrice Borromeo, and Alexandra of Hanover and longtime companion Ben-Sylvester Strautmann. Princess Charlène was also in attendance at the Rose Ball, by the side of Prince Albert. Also among the guests were Princess Akiko of Mikasa, a cousin of Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and member of the imperial family of Japan, and Kitty Spencer, Princess Diana’s niece. Source link

Princess Charlene highlights ‘athletic’ frame in shoulder-baring gown at Monaco Rose Ball

Princess Charlene highlights ‘athletic’ frame in shoulder-baring gown at Monaco Rose Ball

Published by Daniella Wilson

Princess Charlene was a vision in sparkles on Saturday evening as she formed the ultimate power couple with her husband, Prince Albert, at the annual Monaco Rose Ball.  The ball, themed ‘Galaxy Rose Ball’ by Albert’s sister, Princess Caroline of Hanover, invited guests to travel through space. The Sporting Monte-Carlo was transformed into a silver space shuttle, while the Salle des Etoiles was adorned with portholes that changed colour according to the planets explored throughout the evening.  Princess Charlene’s galactic look © Getty ImagesPrince Albert, Princess Charlene of Monaco, Princess Akiko of Mikasa and Princess Caroline of Hanover all attended the Rose Ball 2026 Princess Charlene certainly got the memo, arriving in a gorgeous silver Elie Saab gown, as identified by the Royal Fashion Police on Instagram. The new bespoke gown featured a one-shouldered cape design with cascading sequins. The sparkles also adorned the bodice, which was connected to a billowing skirt and featured ruching on one hip. © Getty ImagesPrincess Charlene was handed flowers by one of the evening’s performers The pale grey dress …

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert joined by their twins for sentimental outing at Winter Olympics – best photos

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert joined by their twins for sentimental outing at Winter Olympics – best photos

Published by Daniella Wilson

Princess Charlene, Prince Albert and their twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella made a rare family appearance at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan over the weekend.  The Monaco royal family wrapped up warm on Sunday to watch the skeleton mixed team competition, donning beanie hats and ski jackets to observe the action at the Cortina Sliding Centre.  Eleven-year-old twins Jacques and Gabriella were clearly making the most of their school holidays, grinning from ear to ear as they cheered on the athletes, having earlier attended the women’s curling tournament.   The outing also made for a special occasion for their parents, who famously went public with their relationship during the opening ceremony of the Turin Games in 2006. It made for a romantic full-circle moment for Charlene and Albert, returning to the Winter Games 20 years later with their children on Valentine’s weekend.   © Alamy Stock Photo Princess Charlene, Prince Albert and twins Jacques and Gabriella made sure to layer up for the freezing temperatures at the Cortina Sliding Centre. © Alamy Stock …

All The Royals Expected To Attend the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

All The Royals Expected To Attend the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

Published by Sam Flores

From Holland came King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, accompanied by Crown Princess Catharina Amalia. They will stay in Italy until Feb. 10 to watch the competitions; and on Saturday, Feb. 7, the royal couple and their eldest daughter will visit the Olympic Village to see the home of Team NL. “The king has been invited as an honorary member of the International Olympic Committee,” the Royal Palace wrote in a note. The British royal family is represented at these Winter Olympic Games by Princess Anne and her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence. She was one of the first royals to land in Milan earlier this week. The princess has been a member of the IOC since 1988, and is also president of the British Olympic Association, participating in both the Winter and Summer Games in an official capacity and supporting Team Great Britain, known more informally as “Team GB.” “I am looking forward to visiting the Olympic venues,” the princess had told reporters. Anne has a very close relationship with the Games for years, as she …

The biggest royal moments of the week: a star-studded premiere, outdoor excursions and national celebrations

The biggest royal moments of the week: a star-studded premiere, outdoor excursions and national celebrations

Published by Daniella Wilson

It’s been another busy week for the European royals, rounding off what has been a jam-packed start to the year. King Charles and Queen Camilla have been rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in Hollywood at special film-related events, which showcase causes close to the royal pair’s hearts.  Meanwhile, the Prince and Princess of Wales took on their own engagements, with Princess Kate getting out and about in Yorkshire and Prince William taking time for a much-loved hobby.  So, without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the best royal moments of the week… © Getty Images Hollywood meets royalty at Windsor Castle King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a star-studded premiere at Windsor Castle for his new Amazon Prime documentary, Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision, welcoming A-list talent including Kate Winslet, Stanley Tucci and Dame Judi Dench. The Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were also in attendance, showing their support for the King’s latest venture. Click here to read what the stars had to say about …

What the Royal Families of Europe Eat During Christmas

What the Royal Families of Europe Eat During Christmas

Published by Sam Flores

During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, English royal holiday banquets were stacked with countless dishes, with a heavy emphasis on expensive meats. According to Louise Cooling’s A Royal Christmas, 30 oxen, 100 sheep, five boars, nine dozen fowls, salted venison, salmon, lampreys (an eel-like fish) and 19 large wine casks were procured for King Henry III of England’s Christmas at Woodstock Palace in 1264. Mincemeat pies, crane, swan, brawn (terrine made with a pig’s head and served with mustard), goose and lamprey pie, and even porpoise (served dressed with vinegar and breadcrumbs) were all popular holiday fare. A boar’s head, presented on a platter, was often the first dish of the feast. “After a flourish of trumpets it was carried into the banqueting hall, by the server, on a gold or silver dish,” the Nottinghamshire Guardian reported in 1900. “A procession followed, consisting of nobles, knights, and ladies singing a joyous carol.” Peacocks were also considered a delicacy in medieval feasts; their colorful feathers proudly displayed. “The bird was first skinned, and the feathered …