Monaco shows off its twins

Prince Albert II and his wife Princess Charlene of Monaco arrive with their twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, to take part in the traditional "Pique Nique Monegasque" (Monaco's picnic) in Monaco August 28, 2015. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

Prince Albert II and his wife Princess Charlene of Monaco arrive with their twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, to take part in the traditional "Pique Nique Monegasque" (Monaco's picnic) in Monaco August 28, 2015. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

Published Aug 30, 2015

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Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco showed off their baby twins in public this week for the first time since their sun-blessed christening in May.

The royal couple held daughter Princess Gabriella and son Prince Jacques as they happily posed for photographs and mingled with children dressed in traditional Monegasque wear. The family were arriving at the annual Pique Nique Monegasque – Monaco’s picnic – in the heart of the principality.

Princess Charlene looked resplendent in a lace cream blouse, which she paired with white trousers and brown strapped heels with an orange covering.

Her husband, Prince Albert, was wearing white loose-fitting trousers, a blue suit jacket, white shirt and red tie for the informal day out.

Both of the twins – who were born on December 10 – joined the picnic’s younger guests. They were dressed in red, white and black.

The couple looked to be in high-spirits as they met their subjects during the principality’s popular celebratory event.

Prince Albert, who is one of the world’s wealthiest royals with a fortune of more than $1 billion (R13.3bn), was as cheerful as could be as he held Prince Jacques in his arms.

His South African-born wife watched over Princess Gabriella, retaining a composed and friendly ambience throughout.

Albert also apologised for his country’s role in deporting Jews to Nazi death camps during World War II.

Many had sought shelter in the principality which had been neutral before being occupied by Italian, then German forces.

More than 90 Jews including 66 rounded up by police on one night, were handed over to the Nazis. Only nine survived.

Prince Albert unveiled a monument with the names of victims on Friday, saying Monaco had committed the “irreparable” and asking forgiveness of Jewish leaders in attendance.

Daily Mail

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