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Prince Jacques, Hereditary Prince of Monaco, Marquis of Baux (Jacques Honoré Rainier Grimaldi; born 10 December 2014), is the
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to the Monegasque throne. He is the son of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, and twin brother of Princess Gabriella. He also holds the title of Marquis of Baux, which all the heirs apparent to the crown of Monaco have held since 1643.


Birth and christening

On 30 May 2014, it was announced that Princess Charlene was pregnant. After much speculation, it was confirmed, on 9 October 2014, that the couple was expecting twins by the end of the year. On 21 November 2014, the palace announced that each twin would have the right to a salvo of 21 cannon shots at birth from the Fort Antoine. In addition, church bells were to ring for fifteen minutes, followed by boat horns. The day would be declared a holiday. On 10 December 2014, Jacques was born at Monaco's Princess Grace Hospital Centre, two minutes after his sister Gabriella. Princess Charlene revealed that she chose the name Jacques, a name that is common in her homeland. The names Honoré and Rainier are common among previous rulers of Monaco. He received the title Marquis of Baux from his father. The twins were presented on 7 January 2015 which was declared a
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in Monaco. Jacques and Gabriella were baptised at the
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on 10 May 2015. His godparents are his distant cousins Christopher Le Vine Jr. and Diane de Polignac Nigra. At this occasion, he was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Grimaldi. A certified copy of this legal document is safeguarded in the Monaco cathedral, while another is at Bank of Monaco—
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First communion

Jacques received his First Holy Communion on 11 May 2025, along with his sister Gabriella, at the Church of Saint Charles. The siblings wore white albs.


Education

Jacques and his sister Gabriella have attended François d'Assise-Nicolas Barré School since 2021.


Titles and honours

* : ** Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Grimaldi (10 May 2015). When referring to Jacques in French, the palace has used the term ''Prince Héréditaire'' to refer to the prince. However, when mentioning the prince in English, the palace has referred to Jacques as "
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" instead of "Hereditary Prince."


See also

* List of current heirs apparent


References

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