Prince Albert with twins Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques.Photo: David Niviere/PLS Pool/Getty Images
As their motherPrincess Charlenecontinues herhealth recovery, Monaco’s royal twinsPrincess GabriellaandPrince Jacquestook center stage during the annual Sainte-Dévote celebration on Wednesday night.
Seven-year-old Gabriella, who istaking after her fashion icon grandmother, the late Princess Grace, was adorably chic in a blue faux fur Emporio Armani coat and matching béret. Meanwhile, her brother Jacques was dashing in a jacket and tie.
Prince Albert, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques.David Niviere/PLS Pool/Getty Images
In the 11th century, Florentine raiders were said to have stolen the saint’s relics, but they were captured and their boat burned before they could escape. Each January, the burning of the ship is reenacted.
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Once the branches and leaves caught fire, the young twins hugged their father and then each other (Jacques even lifted his twin sister’s feet off the ground!).
Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques.David Niviere/ SC Pool - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
On Thursday, Monaco’s palace released an update on Princess Charlene’s health as she remained absent from this week’s festivities.
The “convalescence of H.S.H. Princess Charlene is currently continuing in a satisfying and very encouraging way,” a translation of the palace’s statement in French read.
Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques.David Niviere/PLS Pool/Getty Images
Charlene’s recovery and dental treatment “will still take several weeks,” the statement continues. And as a result, she “unfortunately will not be able to attend the festivities of the Sainte Dévote this year.”
“With her husband H.S.H. Prince Albert II, she shares her heart with all Monegasques and residents on the occasion of these celebrations. As soon as her health will allow, it will be with joy that the Princess once again share moments of conviviality with them.”
“During this period, the Royal Couple requests that their private life and that of their children continue to be respected,” the statement concludes.
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
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Princess Charlene, whocelebrated her 44th birthday on Wednesday, is currently receiving treatment outside of Monaco after suffering profound physical and emotional exhaustion.
source: people.com
