The head of Monaco’s royal house, Prince Albert II, is officially engaged to Olympian Charlene Wittstock. Both Charlene and Prince Albert have competed in the Olympics. The wedding date has not yet been set, though this famously wealthy country is sure to be preparing a huge celebration.
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Charlene Wittstock and Prince Albert of Monaco
Son of Princess Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III, Prince Albert has reigned as Monaco's ruler since 2005. Charlene Wittstock met Prince Albert of Monaco when she was competing as a swimmer. Monaco has been the home of Wittstock, a teacher and Olympian, since 2006. Tradition requires that there is at least six months to plan the wedding.
A royal wedding for Monaco
The wedding of Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock can be the first royal wedding in Monaco given that 1956. If Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock have kids, they will become the heirs to the throne. Prince Albert does have two children – though both are illegitimate. Illegitimate children are not eligible to become royalty, no matter who their parents may be.
Monaco’s big party
Monaco is an independent city-state in Europe. The country is bordered on 3 sides by France, which is financially and socially responsible for the defense of the country. The entire country has only 30,000 residents. A large casino combined with the fact individuals pay no income tax make Monaco a very popular place for wealthy individuals. The GDP of the country is about $ 6.5 billion. In short, that means the royal wedding of Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock is certain to be an expensive, elaborate affair. History and current events – like the planned wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton and Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling – have proven that royal weddings are expensive, elaborate, and a true public spectacle.
