Baptism prince in Monaco this Sunday – The Point

After the Royal Baby 2 in London, it was the turn of Monaco attracting photographers worldwide, as While the popularity of the Rock is inversely proportional to the size of the principality. The Grimaldi, known on every continent since the advent of Grace Kelly, are preparing to open a new page in their glamourisée legend by baptizing this weekend princely twins, Jacques and Gabriella, aged five months.

The celebration presided by Monsignor Barsi, will take place this Sunday from 10: 30 pm in the Cathedral of Monaco in the presence of Albert II and Charlene, and their friends and family, including sisters and some nephews and nieces of the sovereign prince. This ceremony marks a milestone in the lives of heirs, since Catholicism remains the state religion in the heart of the principality.

Charlene’s brother, godfather Gabriella

names of godparents have been many rumors in recent days. The tabloids believed that Charlotte Casiraghi, herself mother of a little Raphaël – she had with Gad Elmaleh – could be chosen by the royal couple. Finally, Albert and Charlene chose more discreet personalities, relatives or friends as Christopher LeVine Junior and Diane de Polignac Nigra respectively cousin and cousin of the ruler and now godparents of little Jacques, the Crown Prince of the Rock. For its part, Charlene chose his brother Gareth as sponsor of the Princess Gabriella: very close to his sister, this Protestant had created a stir by converting to Catholicism during the last Easter celebrations in early April. In granting him this charge, Albert II also intends to honor the South African family of his wife.

The palace has seen the big picture as it is offered the last page of Monaco Morning to announce the event to Monegasques, in addition to a communication on social networks. Thousands of residents therefore should hurry before the cathedral Sunday to try to see the little faces of the newly baptized: few of them have the chance to attend the event, accessible by invitation only. But they can follow it on a giant screen placed on Palace Square, nearby, as well as the Monaco Info chain.

auspicious Year of the Rock

To meet the greetings of the crowd, the parents decided to put on the steps of the building, with their children in their arms. Then they will walk on the palace square to the sound of Provencal music before joining their guests during a private reception. Children princely baptisms inaugurate in any case a good year for the Rock. The sovereign prince is about to celebrate ten years of his reign from 11 to 12 July, including a cocktail for residents and a concert of Robbie Williams for a very pop rock celebration. In return, the Monegasques will offer the same weekend birth gift for newborns. A big show is also being prepared in collaboration with the Cirque Éloize, a Quebec company specialized in dance and acrobatics. Entitled Monaco or the lovers of the Rock and funded in part by the palace, this artistic fable will be set to music by singer Garou, first scheduled for October 1 at the Zenith in Paris. Dream, stars, entertainment: all the ingredients that have always been the legend of the Rock …