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Princess Caroline of Monaco
Also known as Carolina de Mónaco, Caroline de Monaco, Caroline Louise Marguerite Grimaldi, Princess Caroline Louise Marguerite of Monaco, Princess of Hanover
Career
Active 1957 – present
Biography
About Princess Caroline of Monaco
Caroline Louise Marguerite was born on 23 January 1957 in the Prince's Palace, Monaco, the eldest child of Rainier III and former American actress Grace Kelly. She was heiress presumptive from her birth until her brother Albert was born in 1958, and again from Albert's accession in 2005 until the birth of his twins in 2014. As a member of the House of Grimaldi, she is also a legitimate patrilineal descendant of the Dukes of Polignac, linking her to French nobility. Through her mother, she has Irish and German ancestry.
Caroline spent childhood summers at her maternal grandparents' home in Philadelphia and attended Camp Oneka in the Poconos at age 14, where she was discreetly protected by the U.S. Secret Service. Her mother described her and sister Stéphanie as "warm, bright, amusing" and capable girls, good at skiing, swimming, and riding. Educated at St Mary's School Ascot, she earned a French baccalauréat with honours in 1974, studied at Sciences Po, and later received a diploma in philosophy from the Sorbonne, with minors in psychology and biology. She speaks French, English, Spanish, German, and Italian.
Caroline's philanthropic work began in 1979 as president of the Monégasque Committee for the International Year of the Child. In 1981, she founded Jeune J'écoute, a youth hotline providing telephone support for young people. Over the years, she has been involved with AMADE Mondiale, the Princess Grace Foundation, the Prince Pierre Foundation, and UNICEF, which honored her with a Children's Champion Award in 2006. She also serves as patron of the Peter Le Marchant Trust and the International School of Paris, and founded Les Ballets de Monte Carlo.
Following her mother's death in 1982, Caroline acted as de facto first lady of Monaco until her brother's marriage in 2011. She was named a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in 2003. Her personal interests include horseback riding, swimming, and skiing, and she has been recognized as an international fashion icon. A 2011 exhibition at the National Museum of Monaco honored her life and work.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1957-present (69 years active)
- Birthplace
- Montecarlo, Monaco, Monaco
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 144 lbs (or 65 kg)
- Bra/Cup Size
- B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
How many times did Princess Caroline serve as heiress presumptive?
Twice: first from her birth in 1957 until her brother Albert's birth in 1958, and again from Albert's accession in 2005 until the birth of his twins in 2014.
What languages does she speak?
She is fluent in French, English, Spanish, German, and Italian.
What is the Jean J'écoute association she founded?
It's a youth hotline where young people can talk about their problems on the telephone with trained professionals, founded in 1981.
What honors has she received from international organizations?
She was named a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in 2003, received a Children's Champion Award from UNICEF in 2006, and was honored by the World Association of Children's Friends in 2011.
Did you know
- As a child, she spent a summer at Camp Oneka in the Poconos, where she was secretly protected by the U.S. Secret Service without her parents' knowledge.
- Her mother Grace Kelly described Caroline and her sister as "warm, bright, amusing" and capable of skiing, swimming, riding, cooking, and sewing.
- She founded Les Ballets de Monte Carlo and serves as its patron.
- A 2011 exhibition at the National Museum of Monaco was dedicated to her.
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