Prince Albert of Monaco has reflected on his 20 years as monarch, revealing that his marriage and children are what he treasures most from his time on the throne.
In a rare personal interview alongside Princess Charlene, 47, the 67-year-old prince opened up about his proudest achievements since ascending to power two decades ago.
The royal couple share two children, 10-year-old twins Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella.
"What I'm most proud of is my marriage and my children, above all," Prince Albert began.
Prince Albert revealed he is proud of his 10-year-old twins.
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The candid remarks offer a glimpse into the private life of Monaco's ruling couple, who typically maintain a more reserved approach when discussing their family dynamics.
Princess Charlene shared insights about parenting their ten-year-old twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella.
She joked about the energetic nature of their children, saying: "The children also help me stay young. It's hard to keep them under control."
The royal couple rarely discuss their family life in such detail, making these comments particularly noteworthy for royal watchers.
Princess Charlene admitted their children can be 'hard to keep under control.'
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The event marked a significant milestone in their young lives and an important ceremony within the Catholic faith practised by the Monaco royal family.
"On this day of First Communion, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Hereditary Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella who received this sacrament with faith and reverence," read the official statement.
The royal twins wore matching white, floor-length tunics for the occasion, complemented by wooden crucifixes.
Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella recently celebrated their First Communion.
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Princess Gabriella accessorised her outfit with an elegant white headband, whilst both children smiled proudly for the cameras.
Jacques and Gabriella, who were born in December 2014, are the first pair of twins in the history of Monaco's royal house.
Despite Gabriella being born a few minutes before her brother, Jacques will succeed his father to the throne.
This is because the Salic law is still in force in the Principality, placing Jacques in the line of succession.
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The twins, who turned 10 last December, have been increasingly appearing alongside their parents at official events.
They recently visited Brittany with Prince Albert and Princess Charlene in an official capacity.
Princess Charlene previously opened up about her children's distinct personalities in an interview with Gala magazine in November 2024.
"Gabriella is very curious," Charlene explained. "She is very intrigued by the world and life in general. She asks lots of questions and demands a lot of attention."
Speaking of her son, she noted, "As for Jacques, he is curious and observant. (He is) more reserved, he is naturally very calm."
Prince Albert similarly described Gabriella as having a "little mischievous twinkle in her eye" in a 2020 interview with People.
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