PRINCE Albert of Monaco is not only one of the richest royals in the world, but the son of an American movie star Grace Kelly.
Prince Albert, 64, is the husband of former Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock who now bears the title of Charlene, Princess of Monaco.
Recently, the current Prince Reigning of Monaco appeared in the new BBC Two documentary series Inside Monaco: Playground Of The Rich.
Who is Prince Albert of Monaco?
Prince Albert II is currently the head of the princely house of Grimaldi and the reigning prince of Monaco, home of the super-rich.
The 64-year-old is one of the richest royals in the world.
Albert is the only son and middle child of the late Rainier III and American movie star Grace Kelly.
Prince Albert married former South African Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock in July 2011.
The couple share two children, twins Gabriella Thérèse Marie and Jacques Honoré Rainier.
The prince also has two other children – born out of wedlock – Jazmin Grace Grimaldi and Alexandre Grimaldi-Coste.
He has a degree in political science and studies at Amherst College.
Albert is an avid athlete having competed in bobsleigh at five consecutive Winter Olympics for Monaco.
In 2020, the prince recovered from coronavirus following an encounter with the current King Charles.
He tested positive just nine days after sitting opposite the late Queen’s eldest son at a WaterAid event in London.
What is the net worth of Prince Albert of Monaco?
His Serene Highness Prince Albert is one of the richest royals in the world and is said to have personal assets valued at over $1 billion.
Assets include land in France and Monaco and significant shares in Société des bacs de mer de Monaco, which operates Monaco’s casinos.
What does Prince Albert of Monaco do?
As the reigning prince of Monaco, Albert decides which of the rich and famous are privileged to become citizens of his country.
Monaco is a small tax haven on the Côte d’Azur where 32% of the population is made up of millionaires.
The prince leads a lavish life with his wife, Princess Charlene, often attending star-studded charity galas such as the Monte Carlo Gala for the World Ocean.
The gala takes place each September during the Monaco Yacht Show and guests have included Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, Leonardo DiCaprio and Madonna.
They also enjoy the best seats in the house at the Monaco Grand Prix and are known to take regular ski holidays in Switzerland.