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Monaco Marks National Day With Grimaldi Pageantry as Twins Take Center Stage

The twins’ growing public role defined the spectacle, with their parents stressing its personal meaning in comments to Monaco‑Matin.

Overview

  • The November 19 program followed tradition with morning mass at Notre‑Dame‑Immaculée, a parade with awards around 11:00, a weapons display at about 11:30, and a palace balcony appearance.
  • Videos circulating on X show Prince Jacques, 10, singing the Monegasque anthem in his Carabinieri uniform, while Princess Gabriella wore bright red and Princess Charlène appeared in white.
  • Princess Charlène said the day holds a special place in her heart and spoke of her children’s pride and curiosity, as Prince Albert called it a rare moment for the whole family to gather.
  • Extended Grimaldi relatives, including the Casiraghi branch, attended, and their children created candid, widely shared moments during the ceremonies.
  • An evening event at the Grimaldi Forum formed part of the celebrations, with the program honoring Josephine Baker on the 50th anniversary of her death.