Monaco, a tiny city-state on the French Riviera, is one of the richest in the world. And this magnificent country has been ruled for many years by the Grimaldi royal family, headed by Prince Albert II, the son of Prince Rainier III and actress Grace Kelly. And then you will learn a few facts about the life of the monarch family of Monaco.
The richest king of a rich country
It is estimated that Prince Albert’s fortune is estimated at $ 1 billion, and he owns a quarter of the kingdom’s land, making him one of the richest monarchs in the world. For comparison: Queen Elizabeth of England costs about $ 500 million.
No less attention deserve the subjects of Prince Albert. After all, 32% of the total population of the state are millionaires.
Monarch family
In 2011, Albert married Charlene Wheatstock, a former swimmer and teacher from South Africa, the couple have two children. The prince also has two other children who were born out of wedlock.
The wedding of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene in 2011 was one of the most luxurious and expensive royal weddings in history. The three-day ceremony cost about $ 70 million, it was attended by such distinguished guests as Karl Lagerfeld, Naomi Campbell and Giorgio Armani. The couple also hired Eagles, an American rock band, to perform before the ceremony.
Royal Palace
The official residence of the royal family is the princely palace of Monaco. It was built in 1162 and still remains a fortress, because it is now guarded by 98 highly qualified French military.
State apartments are open to the public for part of the year. And to look at monarchy life from the inside, you need to pay 9 euros.
Royal weekdays
The days of the royal family are filled with visits to various events. The prince and his wife always attend star gala concerts such as the Gala Monte Carlo. This gala event is held every September during the Monaco Yacht Show. Among its participants were Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, Lee Bingbing, Leonardo DiCaprio, Hugh Grant, Robert F. Kennedy, Eva Longoria and Madonna.
The royal couple also takes part in the annual amfAR gala concert in Antibes, France, which takes place during the Cannes Film Festival. This concert benefits the AIDS Research Foundation.
Monarchs also chat with Hollywood celebrities at a television festival created by Prince Rainier III (Albert's father) in 1961.
And of course, members of the Monaco royal family get the best seats at some of the country's most high-profile events, such as the Monaco Grand Prix, where helicopter cruises and million-dollar yacht parties are held.
Future monarchs
According to the press, four-year-old twins Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques from Monaco are already “style icons”. Although the royal family’s vacation in Monaco is not so long, Princess Charlene recently took her children to New York. On Instagram, she shared a photograph of the kids near the World Trade Center and the 9/11 Memorial in Manhattan.
The princess also posted pictures and videos of her children on a ski trip in Gstaad, Switzerland.
