Albert of Monaco was born on 14 March 1958 in the Principality of Monaco. Son of Rainier II of Monaco and the actress Grace Kelly, he is officially sovereign of Monaco since April 6th 2005.
The second of three siblings, Albert grew up surrounded by his sisters, Caroline and Stephanie of Monaco. He left the palace to study in the United States at Amherst University in Boston, graduating with a degree in political science in 1981. He also completed a year of military training at the French Naval School. He holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the French Navy Reserve Officer Corps.
Albert of Monaco has many sporting and associative commitments. He has a foundation for ecology and sustainable development, the Albert II of Monaco Foundation. A great sportsman, he practises many activities and is a member of the International Olympic Committee after having participated in many games as a Monegasque athlete. His discipline: bobsleigh.
On 1 July 2011, he married Charlène Wittstock, a former South African swimmer. On 2 July, their religious wedding was celebrated in front of the world’s cameras. On 30 May 2014, an official statement from the Palace announced that Prince Albert and Charlène were expecting a happy event by the end of the year. On 10 December 2014, Charlène gave birth to twins Gabriella Thérése Marie and Jacques Honoré Rainier. Jacques, although born after his sister, is the hereditary prince.
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