Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene frequently share public moments with their 11-year-old twins, Jacques and Gabriella. However, the 67-year-old monarch also fathers two older children from previous relationships.
Jazmin Grace Grimaldi’s Life in the United States
Jazmin Grace Grimaldi, born on March 4, 1992, to Tamara Rotolo, grew up in the United States. She first met her father at age 11 in 2004. Jazmin occasionally visits Monaco and continues to reside in the U.S.
Alexandre Grimaldi-Coste’s Move to New York
Alexandre Grimaldi-Coste, born in 2003 to former air stewardess Nicole Coste, spent much of his youth in London’s Knightsbridge with his mother. Albert dated Nicole for about five years before marrying Charlene. Alexandre later relocated to New York to pursue modeling. Reports indicate he stayed at the Four Seasons hotel while searching for an apartment.
Since Jazmin and Alexandre were born out of wedlock, they hold no claim to the Monegasque throne. Jacques, Albert’s son with Charlene, serves as the current heir apparent.
Prince Albert on Fatherhood and Family Life
In a discussion with U.S. broadcaster Graham Bensinger, Prince Albert described a heightened sense of responsibility in raising his children. To foster a normal upbringing for the twins, the family uses a second property in the mountains, offering space to play and explore nature away from the palace.
Reflecting on his own childhood with father Prince Rainier III and mother Grace Kelly, Albert noted his father was demanding yet not harsh, leading him to seek comfort more from his mother.
The Prince’s Palace: Family Home and Iconic Landmark
The family resides primarily at the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, or Palais Princier. Albert and Charlene wed there amid lavish decorations, including a red carpet, velvet chairs, and abundant flowers. Wedding images showcase a grand double staircase and arched walkway on the second floor. An outdoor pool enhances the estate’s resort-like appeal, a feature suited to Charlene’s background as an Olympic swimmer.
The royals often appear on the palace balcony, drawing crowds of tourists much like similar traditions elsewhere.
