The head of Monaco’s royal house, Prince Albert II, is officially engaged to Olympian Charlene Wittstock. Both Charlene and Prince Albert have competed within the Olympics. The wedding date has not yet been set, though this famously wealthy country is sure to be preparing a huge celebration.
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. The wedding date hasn’t been announced yet, but it is probably six months away or more.
The spectacle of a royal wedding
The wedding of Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock will be the first royal wedding in Monaco since 1956. If Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock have children, they will become the heirs to the throne. Prince Albert has admitted paternity of two children, though both are illegitimate. Illegitimate kids are not eligible to become royalty, no matter who their parents may be.
Monaco’s big party
Monaco is one of the smallest countries in Europe and is considered an independent city-state. France is responsible for the defense of the small country. The small country has just about 33,000 residents, and acts as a “European Las Vegas”. No income tax, combined with a large casino, makes Monaco a destination place for wealthy people. The country’s GDP is about $ 6.5 billion. In short, that means the royal wedding of Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock is certain to be an costly, elaborate affair. Much like the recent royal wedding of Sweden’s Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling and the expected marriage of England’s Prince William and Kate Middleton, this wedding will certainly live up to the public’s expectations of spectacle.
