Prince and Princess of Monaco host Formula One Grand Prix

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco hosted the annual marquee Formula One race. Together with the couple were the prince’s nephew, Pierre and Andrea Casiraghi and the Countess of Wessex, who was Princess Charlene’s close friend. 

Princess Charlene of Monaco reportedly depressed for failing to conceive an heir

Reports have surfaced that Princess Charlene of Monaco has fallen under depression after failing to conceive an heir a year after she married Prince Albert, the principality’s ruling prince.

Princess Charlene (right),  with Prince Albert (center) and Princess Stephanie (left),
is reportedly depressed over her difficulties of conceiving an heir. 

“She might have a smile on her face at official functions, but inside she is stressed and frustrated. This subject is weighing more and more heavily on her shoulders,” reports Voicimagazine over the mounting pressure of mothering an heir to the throne. 

Although Prince Albert has three children already, they cannot inherit the throne because they were born out of wedlock.

It was reported that two days before their wedding, the princess tried to run away after learning that Prince Albert had fathered a third love child.

The princess has eventually aired her loneliness, saying “I only have two people I consider friends here.”

Christmas With the Royals

A gallery of royal photos from Europe's royal houses at their holiday best.

Christmas is truly in the air and as everyone is busy shopping and preparing for the holidays, royal figures from all over the world are busy spreading cheers and merriment to their loyal subjects. Here's a gallery of photos with royals from all over Europe in their most festive spirit. 

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The Belgian Crown Princely family released their official Christmas portrait Dec. 15, although the photos were captured in October during Princess Elisabeth’s 10th birthday.

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On Dec. 14, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene welcomed dozens of Monegasque children to the royal palace for the annual gift giving event, which filled the royal residence with cheer and interaction. Earlier, the ruling prince did the same to a senior citizens' home. 

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Dec. 16, The three children of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain have released their official Christmas photographs, together with their families. Infanta Elena, Infanta Cristina and Prince Felipe displayed their love for their grown up children as well as the happy family that they are. 

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On Dec. 18, Princess Stephanie, Prince Albert's sister did her share to elderly at the Hector Otto Foundation, a nursing home.   

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Dec. 19, The Norwegian royal family released their Christmas photos. The theme was simple and Queen Sonja read How The Snow Got Color by Dan Lindholm to her two grandchildren, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus. The Princess was listening intently to her grandmother while her year old brother's attention was caught by the large Christmas tree behind them. Showcased were the traditional Norwegian outfit worn by The Queen and Crown Princess Mette-Marit. For Christmas, King Harald V and Sonja will be with Crown Prince Haakon and Mette-Marit at at Skaugum Palace, outside Norway.

Prince Albert attends annual Red Cross Ball

July 31 - Prince Albert II of Monaco, his fiancée Charlene Wittstock, and her younger sister Prince Stephanie attended the 62nd Red Cross Ball last July 30 (see left).

The annual Red Cross Ball is considered as the biggest social event in Monaco. It is held every year to raise money for the Monagasque Red Cross Foundation. It is renowned for its star-studded guests that includes international celebrities, high-profile philanthropists, jet-setters, and, of course, Monaco’s princely family. 

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Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock to tie the knot in July

Prince Albert II of Monaco and his fiancee, Miss Charlene Wittstock will tie the knot in July. A civil ceremony will take place on July 8 to be followed by a church wedding on the following day.

Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre Grimaldi was born in 1958 to Prince Rainier III and Hollywood superstar Grace Kelly. He succeeded as Monaco's reigning prince upon his father's death in 2005.

Meanwhile, Wittstock, who hails from South Africa, is a backstroke swimmer who participated during the 2000 Olympics.