Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene are expecting their first child.
The couple, who were married in July 2011, released a short statement which said that the news has filled them with “immense joy” and that the bub is due towards the end of the year.
Prince Albert (the son of Prince Rainier III of Monaco and American film star Grace Kelly) met Charlene when she was a professional swimmer, representing her native South Africa at the 2001 Mare Nostrum in Monte Carlo. The pair first made their relationship public in 2006, and announced their engagement in June 2010.
Prince Albert already has two children from previous relationships, 22-year-old daughter Jazmin and 10-year-old son Alexandre.
The new baby will become heir to the throne, taking over from Prince Albert’s older sister, Princess Caroline.
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Princess Charlene...is it just me or does it make others think of Kylie on Neighbours back in the day?
Did you know there's a Princess Angela of Liechtenstein? She was born in Panama.
South Africans are far more emotional than Australians and I completely related to her emotions on the day. I can't even watch a wedding on TV without tearing up. I think she is doing her role proud and have seen some images of them looking very happy together. It could be said that at times Will looks rather awkward around Kate too. Huge congrats to them.