Background
He is the son of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene. Jacques was born at Monaco"s Princess Grace Hospital, two minutes after his sister Gabriella.
He is the son of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene. Jacques was born at Monaco"s Princess Grace Hospital, two minutes after his sister Gabriella.
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.
Princess Charlene, a former Olympic swimmer for South Africa, revealed that she chose the name Jacques, a name of French origin that is common in her homeland.
The names Honoré and Rainier are common among previous rulers of Monaco. He received the title Marquis of Baux from his father.
Prince Jacques and Princess Gabrielle have an older half-sister, Jazmin Grace Grimaldi, and an older half-brother, Alexandre Coste, from their father"s previous relationships. The twins were baptised at the Cathedral of Monaco on 10 May 2015.
His mother stated that they enjoy being in the water and are talented at swimming.