I try to think what nice things will come when my meetings are over… having a nice glass of wine.Albert followed in his father’s footsteps of marrying a foreign beauty, after meeting his now-wife Princess Charlene at the Mare Nostrum swimming competition in Monte Carlo, Monaco in 2000.The Zimbabwean-South African former Olympic swimmer was first seen out with the prince in 2006, and married him in 2011.The couple have five-year-old twins, Princess Gabriella and Hereditary Prince Jacques, who are five years old.Albert’s older sister Princess Caroline has previously opened up about her relationship with their parents in her book ‘Albert II of Monaco, The Man and The Prince’.She admitted that she and her siblings had a closer relationship with their nanny Maureen Wood than either of their parents when they were young.She wrote: “Until we were 14, we wouldn’t eat with our parents.“For my brother and I, Maureen was the key figure in our life.“When we were little, we were probably closer to our nanny than to our parents.”During a 2017 interview with Graham Bensinger, Albert reflected on his mother’s death and how his father was “deeply affected” by it.She said: “He wasn’t quite the same man as he was before the accident.”He admitted that, even for him, it took a while for him to feel “normal again” after the loss of Princess Grace.He said: “It always takes a while and you recover thanks to your other family members and to your friends and to people that are dear to you to provide comfort.“It also takes a few years to really fully come to terms with that.” See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, Ahead of Sunday’s Oscars, Prince Albert II of Monaco gave CBS News a rare tour inside the country’s royal palace. newspaper archive.Prince Albert of Monaco opened up about his mother Grace Kelly Charles marriage to Diana could have worked 'if one thing changed'Royal shock: Lady Louise Windsor’s ‘nasty accident’ exposedPrince Albert of Monaco and his mother in 1981 Grace Kelly Meghan Markle’s heartbreaking ‘hope for Archie’s future’ exposedPrincess Anne’s terrifying safety concerns exposed: ‘It would be easy!

Please see our Yet, disaster struck: Grace had a stroke, losing control of the car.Stéphanie’s attempts at regaining control of the Rover failed.The car tumbled 100ft down a ravine, turning over several times before halting in a garden.It was initially reported that, despite broken ribs, a leg, and collarbone, Grace was in a stable condition.Her condition was worse than first considered, however, and the next day Grace sadly passed away.It was a shocking moment for the film industry, for royal watchers, and more acutely, for the Monaco royal family.Albert was 24 years old at the time, and was still expected to take up the future throne.The documentary follows not only Monaco’s stylish and grandiose lifestyle and history, but also gains never before seen access into the life of the royals.During one scene, the BBC crew are given a tour of the Prince’s Palace.They are taken into a room by Christine Sprile, Albert's private secretary, and told how the room was once Grace’s office.“And this office was the office of his mother, Princess Grace.Earlier this year, Albert tested positive for COVID-19.The prince, dedicated to his work and upkeep over the principality of Monaco, assured he would continue his work from his office - the same office aforementioned.It appeared, however, that he escaped the worst of the virus.At the time, a palace statement said: "Prince Albert II of Monaco, who was tested earlier this week, has been positive for "His health condition is not worrying. News.

Latest news, pictures and video for Monaco Jump directly to the content News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. PGSB Steering Committee Meeting – Postdoc Stipends within the PGSB PGSB Alumni Returners Program Returners Program . She tragically died of a cerebral haemorrhage in 1982 after being in a car accident with her youngest daughter, Princess Stephanie.Prince Albert said: “It’s just incredible that so many years after her passing, she still very much has a vivid presence in a lot of people’s minds and hearts.”In the BBC series, which was filmed last summer, Albert described how he would talk to his father about his role as the ruler of the Principality.He said: “When my father talked to me about the job he said, 'You will be alone in that room and you have to be ready for it psychologically and emotionally.’”Albert succeeded his father in 2005, following Rainer’s passing and now works in his late mother’s office in Monaco.He admitted that not every day is “wonderful bliss and enjoyment”, adding: “It’s not easy for anybody in a position of responsibility.“There are some very unpleasant meetings. "Prince Albert continues to work in his private residence. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper,