The princely little poppets of Monaco were baptized in a Catholic ceremony today, and I think this is the first time I’ve seen Princess Charlene so friggin’ happy.
Gabriella Thérése Marie and her younger brother (by two minutes) Jacques Honoré Rainier Grimaldi were born on December 10th, 2014. Because of male primogeniture, Jacques is heir to the Monegasque throne.
The christening was live-streamed, according to People, showing off two five-month-olds with growing personality. Jacques was described as “wide awake and playful” as he was carried into the Cathedral of Monaco by his mother, while Gabriella snoozed in her dad, Prince Albert’s arms. [Read more…]