There had already been speculation about the 20-year age gap between Charlene and Prince Albert, then rumours of a love child hit the press. Mrs Wittstock has hit the nail on the head, sartorially speaking, although I imagine its fairly rare for the mother of the bride to wear an outfit so close to white. Required fields are marked *. Monaco's Louis Marries Marie Chevalier in Royal Wedding - People Without the jacket, the pleated pants and lace top feel much more harmonious with an effortless boho couture vibe that seemed to suit Charlene well. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'7V0b6ZDMRRpD6nCgVBNxEg',sig:'XF61G0TXzb3kjzUwTIDn70VRXqM6Bn8cQw8uqWbJq1I=',w:'550px',h:'373px',items:'117965787,118140420,117958049,117962431',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Princess Alexandra of Hanover was just 11 years old at the time and the white silk flowers studded around her half chignon created a pretty and celebratory look for the young princess. I prefer that answer than the other rumors flying. Prince Albert had already fathered two older children by the time he wed Charlene in 2011, so news of a third wasn't unbelievable. As well as the ubiquitous cruise ship tourists, a new wave of moneyed visitors from emerging markets like Ukraine, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan now come seeking the European high life, and the safety Monaco prides itself on. Of course I knew of Princess Grace, and always marveled at her elegance and grace. Thank you Wies, for correcting me- Ive been out in the sun and heat too much! But this royal couple was separated by thousands of miles, as Charlene. First Day of Issue Monacan Stamps for sale | eBay Charlene was spotted later with a dramatic new hairstyle, a punkish under-cut. Andrea Casiraghi, son of Caroline, Princess of Hanover and her second husband, Stefano Casiraghi, married wealthy . The best royal bridal looks - MSN to explore his royal palace and discover its hidden treasures, Fans react as Prince Albert and Princess Charlene deny split reports. South African Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock was 22 when she met Albert at a Monaco swim meet in 2000. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Monaco cathedral is located in Monaco-Ville, Monaco. Friday's civil ceremony and Saturday's religious ceremony will be held in the palace, a Renaissance palazzo that's been home to Monaco's ruling Grimaldi dynasty for centuries. Devenir membre pour voir le profil The Citco Group Limited . I always feel for non-royal family members dressing for these high-profile events but Lynette looked fantastic. Charlottes and Tatianas head wear didnt ring any bells for me. While the cloche shape fit Tatianas boho aesthetic well, it seemed like an odd pairing with her magenta dress. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironn, A carabinier of Prince Albert II of Monaco walks past a van with a poster reading \"Albert-Charlene, long live the newly-weds\" in front of Monaco palace as preparations continue for the upcoming wedding, June 27, 2011. Glamorous Royal Jewels of Monaco's National Day 2022 The most scandalous royal romances of all time, One is most shocked! The quiet, unassuming couple are very animated in private, says one friend, calling them almost conspiratorial in their shared sense of humor. Prince Albert Announces His Nephew's Baby News in Unexpected Way! Andreas Rentz/Getty Images. Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex were dressed to the nines for the Monaco royal's religious wedding ceremony. Prince Albert has admitted fathering a child with a flight attendant from Togo and another with a woman from California, while his sisters Stephanie and Caroline have weathered a storm of media attention over their own rocky love lives. Not being a fan of ginormous brimmed hats (ala Maxima sometimes,) I expect that the mother-of-the-groom drew a tremendous amount of attention, unflattering dress and all! It's still the biggest thing to hit Monaco since Grace walked down the aisle in an elegant antique lace gown, ushering in a new era of high-wattage glamour into this tiny Riviera principality known for its high-flying casinos and lax tax laws. Paris hat shopping trip came from Charlenes father, Michael Wittstock. However, it is far from the first time Princess Charlene, 45, and Prince Albert, 65, have faced questions about the state of their marriage (most notably, eyebrows were raised when the princess spent most of 2021 in her native South Africa). She won gold in the 200m backstroke. Michel Bouquier, head of the tourism board, said Monaco wants to become "the unique place for exceptional and prestigious weddings.". Runaway royal bride The smiling couple beams in an official photograph displayed everywhere, from the upscale jewellers, designer boutiques and florists surrounding Monte Carlo's luxury hotels to a humble hardware store on the rue Grimaldi along the port. Caroline, while elegant, looked like she belonged more at a formal beach wedding in her relaxed portrait hat (which I like) and sandals.