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But new claims are differentand less amusingbecause Albert is 63 and no longer a bachelor. The stunning bride was escorted down the red carpet at the religious ceremony by her father, Michael Kenneth Wittstock. Despite the grandiose setting of the cathedral, the wedding party consisted primarily of close family and friends, in keeping in line with the couples wishes. Princess Caroline topped a vibrant blue Chanel dress with a wide-brimmed hat (likely made by Maison Michel) of very loosely woven straw. Wittstock, who was born in Zimbabwe but moved to neighboring South Africa as a child, and Albert have participated in the Olympics her as a swimmer, him as a bobsledder. His 2011 wedding to Wittstock (now Princess Charlene of Monaco), who is 20 years his junior . Some outlets even suggested Charlene's passport was confiscated and her room guarded to prevent another escape attempt. A two-day public holiday for the celebrations was declared. READ:21 of the most iconic and expensive royal wedding dresses in history, The couple was legally married in a civil ceremony on July 1, 2011 held inside the palace's Throne Room. Charlottes and Tatianas head wear didnt ring any bells for me. The first royal wedding at Monaco's Cathedral since Princess Grace and Prince Rainier saw 200 guests assembled to watch a joyous exchange of vows. From seemingly constant rumours of secret love children, to two actual love children and an alleged wedding day escape attempt, their marriage has been a rollercoaster. Wedding adds 'dynamism' to MonacoMonaco, the sunny stomping ground of the rich, known as much for its Grand Prix car race as for its lack of income tax, is abuzz with the nuptials. British King and Queen Present New Colours. Charlene was spotted later with a dramatic new hairstyle, a punkish under-cut. ", MORE:Best photos from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding. I often tell him, 'No matter what, I'm a thousand percent behind you. Those rumours were never confirmed, but just two days before their wedding, Charlene was said to have tried to escape one last time. "Finally it's a happy event for Monaco," said Greek hotel worker Ari Nicolaidis, a long-time Monaco resident, of the upcoming wedding. I have also loved this hat with the yellow mimosa as a reminder of the youth of the Grimaldi children. June 15, 2020 5:47 pm . Hers was one of my most favorite wedding dresses, and some of the guests had very memorable and beautiful outfits. I like the color and material for Carolines dress, but what I dont understand is that the waist seems to sitting on her hips. The couple was married on Friday in a civil ceremony performed by Monaco mayor George Marsan followed by an informal garden reception in the Prince's Palace. Today, we're looking back at the incredible jewels worn to their religious wedding ceremony. that for both the guests and the newlyweds the ambience of the wedding was incredible. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'u66NzNBSTjFT9ZqEiM8dbw',sig:'Lq-s_TO2mc7zDEXGYO48Ut5p0J40CgUcgtOpNy8wLyw=',w:'550px',h:'376px',items:'117966205,117968879,117962733,117958048,117958343',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Charlotte Casiraghi topped her pink and black Chanel frock with a bandeau headpiece, likely also from Maison Michel. 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. The quiet, unassuming couple are very animated in private, says one friend, calling them almost conspiratorial in their shared sense of humor. Party time! Caroline, while elegant, looked like she belonged more at a formal beach wedding in her relaxed portrait hat (which I like) and sandals. Things didn't improve when they returned from their honeymoon either, as the love child scandal was waiting for the newlyweds back in Monaco. Because Jazmin and Alexandre were born out of wedlock, and as Article 10 of the Constitution of Monaco dictates, they cannot be royal nor inherit the throne. One Monegasque who preferred to remain anonymous put into succinct context the realities for citizens of a modern monarchy whose economic stability and political security partly rest on efforts to burnish a fairy tale image. The three-day proceedings began on 30 June with a concert by The Eagles. Royal Guests and Relatives joined the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg to celebrate the Religious Wedding of Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg and Nicolas Bagory at the Saint Trophyme Church in Bormes-les-Mimosas, following a Civil Ceremony at the Htel de Ville de Luxembourg last week. Prince Albert had already fathered two older children by the time he wed Charlene in 2011, so news of a third wasn't unbelievable. The three-day proceedings began on 30 June with a concert by The Eagles. 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. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. "Now there will be a princess," sighed Martine Ruelle, who has worked at a Formula One store for 20 years. At some point he will be with me during the wedding ceremony at the cathedral. to explore his royal palace and discover its hidden treasures, Fans react as Prince Albert and Princess Charlene deny split reports. Thank you for the blessing of our children.". "Once Charlene gave birth to the twins, the official royal heirs, she wanted them to grow up knowing their brother and sister," the royal source said. Its a simple design that packs a lot of drama! The two no doubt bonded over their shared experience of the Olympics Prince Albert had taken part at the winter iteration with Monacos bob-sled team multiple times. Ruled since 1297 by the Grimaldi family, the building of the Monaco myth in the modern age began with Kelly, the glamorous film star who gave up her career to marry Rainier, jumpstarting the glory days of this playground for the rich. (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. But I knew it was going to come someday," Jazmin explained at the time. Meet the royal kids here, Charlene is welcoming and affectionate with the pair. 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. The Flashbacks have been a lot of fun. She revealed in an interview that she hoped to return home in October at the earliest, when her doctors advised she would be well enough to do so. The child's identity was kept private, but there were widespread claims that Albert and the mother conceived the child while he was committed to Charlene. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'KlsjyiIrSLZANVjVzu2IsA',sig:'5wIyXBcrEHlAcVARmeF3ojMTb1uxTW3Jvs6VMQJAk9w=',w:'550px',h:'386px',items:'117865224,117867506,117867868,117867505,117867321',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); The hats here werent exactly memorable, were they? Although Louis does not bear the formal title of prince, the eldest son of Princess Stephanie (and first of her three children to wed) is currently 15th in the principalitys line of succession. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'Jys06OumRUVbYCwhIvREJQ',sig:'_DukKzQcQOjaLIyewbJgmVJgXrvNmef606Y4gyumYE8=',w:'550px',h:'349px',items:'117968879',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Charlenes mother, Lynette Wittstock wore an ecru straw disc percher hat. The pair shared the moment with close family and friends in addition to thousands of well-wishers via giant screens outside.Photo: Palais Princier via Getty Images. "Her Majesty The. Charlene and Albert were showered with rose petals as they made their way up the aisle as husband and wife. Let them eat cake! It was a ceremony with several dramatic moments and a guest list which reflected the couple's strong desire to honor the groom's grandfather Prince Rainier. 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. Your email address will not be published. Your email address will not be published. She's up with the kids at six and takes them through the morning. The weekend celebration follows the recent wedding of Louis cousin, Charlotte Casiraghi, who wed her longtime love Dimitri Rassam in two ceremonies last month. One wedding fascinator and two (very pretty) sunhats didnt add up to much, did it? Caroline looks nice. Just a year after confirming that he was the father of one illegitimate child, Albert finally admitted that he was the father of Tamara Rotolos daughter, the American woman who had filed a paternity suit against him in 1992. Rumor had it that members of the royal houses of Spain and Sweden would come, but their names were not on Thursday's list. During his early days of dating Charlene, he was forced to concede fathering a child with another woman, an Air France stewardess, a son called Alexandre Grimaldi-Coste. The royal couple's long separation ignited rumours about their marriage once again, especially given their 10 year wedding anniversary came and went while the pair were apart. The royal couple, who share eight-year-old twins Jacques and Gabriella, issued a statement dismissing the malicious rumours.
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