Princess Charlene and Prince Albert share new family portrait after royal visit
The royals, accompanied by their children, Crown Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, were invited by the local elected officials in the Carladès region.
This was Prince Albert's first visit to the region in 11 years. As the Countess of Carladès, Princess Gabriella was also highlighted during the occasion.
'The County of Carladès, annexed to Monaco since 1643 by a decision of King Louis XIII, was assigned to Prince Honoré II,' read an Instagram caption of the photos from the visit.
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'Since then, the title has traditionally been worn by the second in the order of succession to the throne. This is how Princess Gabriella, from birth, received this symbolic title, while her twin brother, Prince Jacques , became the Marquis of Baux.'
The princess was also photographed giving a speech during the visit.
The family were hosted for the inauguration of a square in the Princess' name, where she received a symbolic key to the city of Cantal. A media library and botanical garden were also opened, named after the princess.
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'The Princière family would like to thank the people of Cantal and Aveyron for their warm and friendly reception,' the royals wrote in the caption of a family portrait.
'This princely visit illustrated the continuity of a living link between memory, history and attachment that unites Monaco and the Carladès.'
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