his 8-year-old son Jacques inherited one of the most beautiful villages in France
Jacques and Gabriella, the twins of albert and charlene of monaco, make their parents happy. Now eight years old, the two darlings have not ceased to surprise the members of the main family. Indeed, the jolly fellows enjoy doing a few mischief within the palace grounds. And yet, their heritage will soon impose a certain decorum on them. Witness this exceptional title reserved for the grandson of Grace Kelly.
Jacques of Monaco, the Crown Prince of the Rock, is the first in the order of succession to the Monegasque throne. If his sister was born two minutes before him, it is however the male primogeniture who is subject. A role that comes with some responsibilities. And that’s not all since the little boy inherited another prestigious title at birth. In fact, he was named Marquis of Les Baux de Provencea town located in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône.
Jacques of Monaco, marquis of one of the most famous French villages
The boy from Charlene of Monaco did not receive this title of marquis by chance. Indeed, it is traditionally worn by the hereditary prince, as recalled by the site Hello Monaco. The story behind this role? The status was granted to Hercules, son of the prince Honoré II of Monacoby King Louis XIII at the time, in 1641. A way for France to thank the principality for its action and help during the Thirty Years’ War, which took place from 1918 to 1948.
Prince Jacques thus became a marquis at birth, due to his father’s role at the head of the principality. Today this provencal village is part of the Grimaldi Historical Sites Association of Monaco. One of the squares has been named Place Prince Rainier III. The steep streets of Les Baux-de-Provence attract no less than 1.5 million visitors.
A town that welcomes millions of visitors every year
The commune of Les Baux-de-Provence has been made famous in particular thanks to an exceptional place: its Enlightenment Careers. An enchanting sound and light show has been projected onto the walls of this underground space for many years. A hundred video projectors transcribe images onto more than 7,000 m² area. These careers notably served as a framework for Jean Cocteau to ” The Testament of Orpheus and endowed public figures such as Queen Elizabeth II and Barack Obama.
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Gabrielle of Monaco is also no slouch in terms of titles. It is over a more distant commune that the little girl reigns. She is none other than Countess of Carlades, traditional country of France, located in the center-west of the Massif Central. She also owns the Carlat Rockan immense fortress, reputed to be the most formidable citadel in all of southern France “. A position held by his mother Charlène until his birth.
The South African has several titles to her credit, in addition to that of the Princess of the Rock. She is Countess of Longjumeau and Clèdes, but also Lady of Matignon, Baroness de Massy, or Marquise de Guiscard. Finally, it bears the title of Duchess of Mayenne. So many responsibilities that have prompted the forties to participate in many public events in recent decades to represent the main Monegasque family.