21-07-2025
Monaco royals celebrate 20th anniversary of Prince Albert's reign
PascalMonaco's Prince Albert and Princess Charlene celebrated the 20th anniversary of the prince's accession to the throne on Saturday.
The royal couple was accompanied by their children, Crown Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, and members of the Princière family, at the Palace Square, to commemorate the milestone.
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The prince gave a speech to express his gratitude to the people of Monaco. Red and white macarons and cake were also served at the event.
'The Princière family then went to meet the Monégasques, who came in numbers to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sovereign's accession to the throne,' read a caption from the royal's Instagram.
'A moment at the same time solemn and moving, marked by the unity and fervour of the entire Principality.'
The prince was born at the Palace of Monaco in 1958 and was the second child of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. He has been reigning since 2005.
PascalHe formally became the ruler of Monaco on 12 July 2005, three months after his father died.
Prince Albert married Princess Charlene in 2011, having met her in 2000 at the Mare Nostrum swimming meet in Monaco. They had their honeymoon in SA and Mozambique.
The couple had twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, on 10 December 2014.
