Against all odds, Rainier survived almost a full month after he was admitted to the hospital.
Meanwhile, his family would spend a full three months mourning their more personal losses.
In practice, this period of bereavement might mean that life in Monaco will come to a standstill.
However, there will probably also be some differences in terms of procedures.
This coincidence meant that there was no heavy-hearted lowering of the flag following Rainier’s passing.
Female guests will be required to wear black hats or even veils that cover their hair.
Meanwhile, male guests will mostly wear black suits.
Back in 2005, Rainier opted for an open casket event.
Albert’s funeral might very well include this unique display of public grief, as well.
Naturally, though, whenever so many important people gather in one place, security needs to be ultra-high.
In the past, this has meant hiring a startling number of personnel to keep the guests safe.
Indeed,NBCreported that 1,300 police were responsible for keeping the peace at Rainier’s funeral.
Other precautions employed at the time included clearing the streets of any potential threats, such as parked cars.
Funeral paraphernalia like flower arrangements and wreaths were all searched for bombs before they could enter the Cathedral.
Later,Voiciclaimed that the pair only sees each other by appointment.
Even if these rumors were true, though, we could expect Albert and Charlene to be buried together.
One 2005 article in the Mirror alleged that Princess Grace had several affairs throughout her marriage to Rainier.
Ultimately, though, the royal husband and wife were placed beside each other for eternity.
Such was the case of Queen Elizabeth II, whose 2022 death seemed to catalyze an outpour of drama.
Of course, the principality of Monaco is hardly free from these sorts of dynamics.
When Prince Rainier died in 2005, it did not take long for scandal to rock Le Rocher.
Because of this history, we can only wonder what secrets will emerge upon Albert’s eventual death.
However, in Monaco, there exists a legal precedent for love children taking the throne.
Perhaps Alexandre could use this piece of history to secure his place in the line of succession.
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Whether he will use this argument to contest the throne remains to be seen.
Because of this, past attempts to steal the throne have centered on issues of fertility.
Of course, the princess also let her own fertility speak for itself.
At the time, Antoinette already had given birth to a healthy son.
In the end, though, Antoinette’s scheming did not have the effect that she was hoping for.
Prince Albert’s situation is far less complex, as he and Princess Charlene already have a legitimate son.
After the religious ceremony, fireworks erupted over the principality, and locals enjoyed a celebratory picnic.
When Albert passes away, the next crown prince will likely enjoy a similar compilation of events and ceremonies.
