Interviewed by Monaco Morning in November 2024, Albert of Monaco spoke about his wife Charlene – who turns 47 on January 25, 2025 – and their children Jacques and Gabriella born in December 2014. The 66-year-old prince spoke of the various commitments of his wife, who opened a new SPA refuge in Peille and who recently chaired the Monegasque Rugby Federation. “Do you discuss together the commitments to which she carries her image?“, the journalists asked him.
He replies: “These are his choices and I support him as much as possible in his commitments. She had to feel ready to take on her different functions. I couldn’t force her to take this or that thing. She was the one who expressed the desire to be more involved in these causes as it will certainly be in other areas. She is also getting more and more involved with the Red Cross. Concerning her passion for rugby, which I understand, she grew up in a family very close to different clubs and this sport is very present in South African culture.“
Albert and Charlene protect Jacques and Gabriella from the screens
Their twins celebrated their 10th birthday last December. On a daily basis, Jacques and Gabriella are raised with the objective of later having responsibilities and commitments for the Principality of Monaco.
-Prince Albert confides: “They are growing beautifully. They are curious about everything. They ask more and more questions and their personality asserts itself. It’s great to be able to experience this up close. They play sports. Gabriella is a little more gifted at drawing and painting than Jacques, who is more into screens“.
Parents concerned about the well-being of their children, Albert and Charlène also ensure that they are not too exposed to screens and especially to social networks.
“We limit that. [rires] They are like young people their age and are becoming more and more open to life and their environment. They are becoming even more aware now of their role and their future responsibilities, but I do not want to weigh too much on their development. This comes little by little, you have to do this in small steps and above all protect them“, he concluded kindly.
