Staying at home is clearly not an option for the brother and sister.
Not a weekend goes by in Monaco without a party, gala, ceremony or other event. Unlike many other royal families, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene are big fans of taking their very young twins, nine-year-old Jacques and Gabriella, along on all kinds of outings. This weekend they had to do it again.
Young successors
Look, the Monegasque Jacques and Gabriella have nothing to complain about with a life in the microstate of the mega-rich. There are nannies galore, an army of footmen at your beck and call, and mum and dad have an impressive selection of designer pieces and luxury cars to enjoy.
On the other hand, the twins regularly appear in public next to their parents. From gallery to charity and from sport to ceremony: the future heir to the throne and his older sister are regularly taken along. That sense of duty is clearly instilled in Monte-Carlo!
Sports enthusiasts
This weekend we saw Jacques and Gabriella make an appearance at a rugby match. In the run-up to the Olympic Games, which start next month in the French capital, the final round of qualifications was played last weekend in Monaco’s Stade Louis II.
If we look at the snapshots, it seems that Princess Gabriella was in a sporty mood anyway – the princess has a large medal hanging around her neck and is apparently wearing a gymnastics or cheerleading outfit. Since a place on the throne is not possible for Gabriella, she is of course free to pursue a career as a top athlete. Who knows, maybe the young princess will make a splash as a gymnast at the 2032 Olympic Games?
Bonfire
Last Sunday the traditional Saint Jean celebration was also on the program. Princess Charlene did not show her nose, and only Prince Albert, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella appeared on the palace balcony.
The celebration of Saint Jean is traditionally linked to the summer solstice, and is celebrated, among other things, with a special service in the Chapelle Saint Jean-Baptiste, the chapel in the palace. The day ended festively with a bonfire and a lot of folk dancing.
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Via Instagram, the Palais Princier shares a few atmospheric snapshots of the day, and they update their followers on the local culture. For example, we learn from the caption that the Monegasque word for bonfire is ‘batafoegu’. If you are planning a trip to Monte-Carlo this summer, this is of course indispensable knowledge. Take advantage of it!
Source: Palais Princier de Monaco | Image: NL Image
