Are the Grimaldis and Windsors related?

Their marriage was annulled in 1880, nine years before Albert became Monaco’s Sovereign Prince. Two very distant links but enough to allow the current rulers of the House of Windsor and the House of Grimaldi to call each other cousins.

Where is Princess Charlene of Monaco from?

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Charlene, Princess of Monaco/Place of birth

Where did the Grimaldi family come from?

The Grimaldi dynasty is a princely house originating in Genoa, founded by the Genoese leader of the Guelphs, Francesco Grimaldi, who in 1297 took the lordship of Monaco along with his soldiers dressed as Franciscans.

Did Prince Rainier of Monaco ever remarry?

His family has ruled Monaco more than seven centuries. The prince, long one of the world’s most dashing men, never remarried after the death of his wife in 1982.

Who is the current royal family of Monaco?

The Grimaldi family, which has ruled Monaco for eight centuries, is Europe’s longest-ruling royal family. The presently reigning prince is Albert II, who ascended in April 2005.

Why is Princess Charlene of Monaco not in Monaco?

According to the Mail Online, Charlene’s absence from Monaco over the last number of months has caused speculation around the stability of her marriage to Prince Albert. In recent weeks, lifestyle magazines across Europe have speculated feverishly that the royal couple could be headed for divorce.

Who is the son of Princess Grace of Monaco?

Princess Grace’s only son, Prince Albert II ascended to the Monaco throne after the death of his father, Prince Rainier III, on 6th April 2005. He is one of the wealthiest royals in the world, worth an estimated $1 billion.

Who is the Prince of Monaco without a tie?

The current prince of Monaco, Albert II, never appears in the public areas of the palace without a tie. All palace correspondence features capitalized pronouns when referring to the prince.