Jacques, Hereditary Prince of Monaco
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Jacques, Hereditary Prince of Monaco, Marquis of Baux (Jacques Honoré Rainier Grimaldi; born 10 December 2014), is the heir apparent to the Monegasque throne. He is the twin son of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene.
Birth
On 30 May 2014, it was announced that Princess Charlene was pregnant. After much speculation it was confirmed, on 9 October 2014, that the couple was expecting twins by the end of the year.[1] On November 21, 2014, the palace announced that each twin would have the right to a salvo of 21 cannon shots at birth. In addition, the day would be declared a holiday.[2] On 10 December 2014, Jacques was born at Monaco's Princess Grace Hospital,[3] two minutes after his sister Gabriella.[3]
The Prince's Palace of Monaco released a statement describing how the birth was to be celebrated in the principality. Forty-two cannon shots (twenty-one for each child) were to be fired from the Fort Antoine and church bells were to ring for fifteen minutes, followed by boat horns. The twins were presented on 7 January 2015 which was declared a public holiday in Monaco.[4]
Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella have an older half-sister, Jazmin Grace Grimaldi, and an older half-brother, Alexandre Grimaldi-Coste, from their father's previous relationships.[5]
Christening
Princess Charlene revealed that she chose the name Jacques, a name that is common in her homeland. The names Honoré and Rainier are common among previous rulers of Monaco.[6] He received the title Marquis of Baux from his father.[3]
The twins were baptised at the Cathedral of Monaco on 10 May 2015.[7] At this occasion, he was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Grimaldi (Ordonnance Souveraine #5306 of 10th May 2015)
Titles and styles
The prince's full title and style is: His Serene Highness Prince Jacques Honoré Rainier Grimaldi, Hereditary Prince of Monaco, Marquis of Baux.
References
- ↑ "Monaco's Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene expecting baby". BBC News Europe. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ↑ "Jour férié et coups de canons pour les jumeaux de Charlène de Monaco". L'Express. Nov 21, 2014. Retrieved Mar 15, 2017.
- 1 2 3 Marciano, Catherine (11 December 2014). "Joy in Monaco over arrival of royal twins". Agence France-Presse. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ↑ "Press release". Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- ↑ "Monaco royal wedding: No bridesmaid or page boy role for Albert's children". HELLO!. Oct 29, 2011. Retrieved Dec 19, 2014.
- ↑ "Gala Interview". Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ↑ "Princess Charlene and Prince Albert baptise their twins Gabriella and Jacques in Monaco". HELLO!. May 10, 2015. Retrieved Oct 20, 2015.
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Hereditary Prince of Monaco 10 December 2014–present |
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| Preceded by Prince Albert II |
Marquis of Baux 10 December 2014–present | |
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