The eight-year-old twins of Albert II, the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, and Princess Charlene stole the show during the burning of a fishing boat event on the eve of January 26.
It was part of the Saint Devote festivities, the first major public event in Monaco of the year. Saint Devote is the Patron Saint of the Principality of Monaco and the festivities are usually attended by the Princely family.
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| Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco ©EPA |
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| Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco ©EPA |
This year, however, only Princess Charlene and her twins attended the festivities, as Prince Albert was isolating after catching COVID-19 for the third time. They were accompanied by Melanie de Massy, Prince Albert's cousin.
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| Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco ©EPA |
Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella melted royal enthusiasts' hearts as they shared a warm hug during the burning of the fishing boat.
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| Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco with mom Charlene ©EPA |
Prince Jacques was also comforting his twin sister as Princess Gabriella felt agitated as the boat go up in flames.
The burning of the boat during Saint Devote festivities in Monaco had something to do with the history of how Devota, a young Christian woman from Corsica, was brought to Monaco.
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| Burning of Boat at Pier Albert I, Monaco © Eric Mathon/The Prince's Palace of Monaco |
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| ©Eric Mathon/the Prince's Palace of Monaco |
Legend has it that during the third century AD, Devota was martyred by anti-Christians. After she died, a group of believers took her body and placed in a boat and brought to Monaco to be buried in a chapel. Â
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| Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco with mom Charlene ©Eric Mathon |
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| Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco with mom Charlene and Melanie de Massy ©EPA |
Saint Devote became Monaco's Patron Saint in the 17th century during the reign of Prince Honore II.Â
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| Princess Charlene and Melanie de Massy attended mass for St. Devote feast day ©Eric Mathon |
On the following day, Princess Charlene and Melanie-Antoinette de Massy attended mass for the festivities.
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| Princess Charlene |
Prince Albert II, who is isolating at the palace, did manage to appear at the palace's balcony, joining his wife and twins, to greet the crowd.
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| Prince Albert II appeared with his family at the palace's balcony to greet the crowd ©Eric Mathon |
Princess Charlene also celebrated her 45th birthday on January 25, 2023. Belated happy birthday Princess Charlene! 🎉🎂
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