Inside Princess Charlene’s Relationship With Her Kids

At the end of the day, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene don’t need to put a lot of pressure on Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella for them to feel the heat. As young members of the Monégasque princely family, the twins are already growing up with all eyes on them. And, while this dynamic is pretty normal in royal circles, it is not necessarily pleasant. Because of this, Charlene tries to do her best to help her kids feel normal, despite their unusual situation.

In a conversation with Monaco Matin, Charlene touched on this topic, explaining, “But above all, my husband and I think it’s important that in school and in their daily activities, they live like any other child their age.” From what we can tell, the princess hopes that this sense of routine will counteract the negative effects of being famous. “They are only children, but subject to public scrutiny,” she said.

Ultimately, though, Jacques and Gabriella are members of Monaco’s most famous family. As such, they are expected to perform some royal duties — like appearing on the palace balcony or even handing out gifts to other children for Christmas. Recognizing this, Charlene told Monaco Matin, “They are still very young, but they are already aware of their role in Monaco. The most important thing is to communicate, answer their questions, and help them take their first steps.”