In addition to monarchs, the Monegasque royal family tree consists of Hollywood stars, athletes, socialites and more.
Though Monaco is the second-smallest country in the world, its ruler has major power. While some contemporary monarchs are merely figureheads, that isn't the case in Monaco. The minister of state and the Government Council report directly to the Prince of Monaco, who also holds full judiciary power.
The line of succession previously followed the same rules as the British throne : Only direct descendants, including adopted children, of the current leader could inherit the crown. But to ensure his family's lasting reign in Monaco, Prince Rainier changed the constitution in to include siblings and children of siblings, as well as exclude adopted children and children born out of wedlock β though marriage, even after birth, would add the child to the line.
Other family members include movie stars, athletes and socialites. From their Hollywood roots to their current positions both in and out of the monarchy, here's everything to know about the royal family of Monaco. Rainier III, Prince of Monaco ruled the principality for more than half a century β from until he died in Born on May 31, , Rainier was the first Monegasque prince to be born in the country since Rainier earned the nickname "Builder Prince" for creating public works programs and overhauling the country's economy.
Rainier married Hollywood icon Grace Kelly in , bringing even more attention and status to the Monegasque throne. He never remarried after Grace's death in Prince Rainier made his final public appearance in January at the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival, which he founded in He died of a lung infection on April 6, She became a dual citizen of the U.
