Monaco's sovereign, Prince Albert, discloses his crowning achievement since assuming his role as the country's leader.
The flamboyant Prince Albert II of Monaco, notoriously famous for his romantic escapades, has two children from previous relationships before tying the knot with his wife, Princess Charlene, in 2011.
The tabloids have had a field day with reports of marital strife between the two, but the royals have consistently denied such claims. Albert, now 67, chose to settle down with Charlene, a former Olympic swimmer from South Africa, in his 50s.
Rumors of trouble in paradise have persisted since their engagement, with stories of Charlene attempting to flee before the wedding and allegations of an additional illegitimate child. Yet, the prince insists that his marriage and children are his proudest achievements in his nearly 20-year reign.
Alexandre Grimaldi, 21, and Jazmin Grace Grimaldi, 32, are Albert's identified children from extramarital relationships. Alexandre's mother is Nicole Coste, a former Air France attendant, and Jazmin's mother is Tamara Rotolo, an American waitress.
The wedding was overshadowed by allegations of another illegitimate child, but despite all the drama, the nuptials went ahead, attracting foreign royalty and celebrities to the Prince's Palace in Monaco.
Since their marriage, the prince has faced another paternity lawsuit involving an unnamed Brazilian woman. The couple vehemently denied any marital distress and maintained their relationship's strength during interviews in 2023.
Such dramas have not damped the prince's spirit, who described his marriage to Charlene and their children as his proudest accomplishment. In a joint interview, the couple spoke to local journalists, expressing their love and commitment to one another.
The couple share twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, who are now 10 years old. Despite the rumors and speculation, they continue to carry out their royal duties and appear together at various events.
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[1] "Paternity Suit filed against Prince Albert of Monaco by Tamara Rotolo" - The Telegraph, August 26, 1992[2] "Monaco's Laws of Succession" - Monaco Government website[3] "Prince Albert of Monaco Recognizes 21-Year-Old Son Alexandre" - People, April 24, 2006
The couple, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, have weathered numerous rumors and allegations, including paternity lawsuits, denials of marital strife, and reports of an additional illegitimate child. Despite the scandals, they maintained their relationship's strength, as evident in their interviews in 2023, expressing their love and commitment to each other. In a joint news conference, they spoke about their pride in their family, including their twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, and their shared achievements. Amidst these challenges, they continue to uphold their royal duties and public appearances, dispelling rumors and exhibiting resilience in the face of adversity. [Source(s): 1, 2, 3]
