According to theEmbassy of Monaco, the United Kingdom and Monaco work closely together.
But just what is Prince Albert of Monaco’s personal relationship with the British royal family like?
Here’s a look.
Prince Albert and Queen Elizabeth were actually distant cousins
The British royal family has far-reaching familial connections.
Lady Mary quickly became disillusioned in Monaco, leaving Albert I.
In a shocking twist for the time period, the union was annulled in 1880.
Albert has engaged in some rather personal scandals, including having children out of wedlock.
Deciding to miss the event was an interesting choice for the queen, given the guest list.
Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, her longest-serving consort, was a foundational member of the British royal family.
As it turns out, Philip had a lifelong connection to the country of Monaco.
His father, Prince Andrew of Denmark and Greece, died in Monaco back in 1944.
Shedding light on his mental state was none other than Prince Albert of Monaco.
“You pretty much know what’s going to happen and you learn to prepare for it.
But, of course, it is a very emotional moment.
That wasn’t the only insight Albert gave.
When speaking toPeopleahead of Charles' coronation, he revealed what he expected of the event.
“I’m certain His Majesty will add his own ‘personal touches’ to the ceremonies.”
The Britsh king and the Monegasque prince bonded over their shared singlehood back in the day.
So we were often put side by side.”
It became kind of a ‘Here we go again!’
situation, which happened to us so often that we’d laugh about it."
Albert confessed that he found entire ordeal funny.
Charles, unfortunately, tested positive shortly thereafter, and the two royals were inevitably linked by the illness.
However, Clarence House made it clear that fingers were not being pointed specifically at Albert.
As Albert toldPeople, the two attended the “Our Ocean” conference together in Malta back in 2017.
“The king has been very much in the forefront.
He really began in the 1980s and in many pioneering ways.
In sustainability and really in every aspect of it.
“I admire his fight for several great battles.
For the improvement of architecture.
For energy sustainability, against deforestation and on a number of environmental issues.
These are concerns on which we’ve frequently exchanged views.”
