Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco have welcomed a little Prince AND a little Princess!
The 36-year-old former Olympic swimmer gave birth via Caesarean with her husband of three years, Prince Albert by her side at the Princess Grace hospital, on Wednesday December 10.
The pair has already named their little bundles of joy, naming their princess, who was born first, Gabriella Thérèse Marie and their prince Jacques Honoré Rainier.
“It is with immense joy that TT.SS.HH the Prince and Princess of Monaco have the great pleasure to announce the birth of their children named: Gabriella, Thérèse, Marie (born at 17h04) Jacques, Honoré, Rainier (born at 17h06),” a statement released by the palace read.
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“The births took place on 10th December 2014 at the Maternity of the Princess Grace Hospital Monaco. The Princess and the Children are doing well.”
Prince Albert had recently stated that royal succession will go to his son, who will take over his father’s place as sovereign and continue his family’s leadership of Monaco.
Prince Albert had recently stated that royal succession will go to his son, who will take over his father’s place as sovereign and continue his family’s leadership of Monaco.
Prince Albert had recently stated that royal succession will go to his son, who will take over his father’s place as sovereign and continue his family’s leadership of Monaco.
“The Prince Jacques, Honoré, Rainier is the Crown Prince,” the statement continued.
“In accordance with the historic custom established by the treaty of Péronne (1641), He shall receive the title of Marquis of Baux (in Provence).
“The Princess Gabriella, Thérèse, Marie, second child in the line of succession, shall receive the title of Countess of Carladès (in Auvergne).”
The people of the city of Moncao, who have long awaited a royal birth, have celebrated by ringing church bells for 15 minutes followed by the sounding of boat horns.
In the days to come, the royal pair will share their newborn babies with the country by presenting them outside the palace.