This Friday, January 27th, a pontifical Mass attended by Albert II and Charlène of Monaco was celebrated in the Cathedral of Monaco by Archbishop Bernard Barsi. Then the sovereign and his wife appeared on the balcony with their children, while the solemn procession of relics from the city arrived in front of the princely palace.

It is a beautiful surprise that Their Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlène offered this Friday January 27th 2017 to the Monegasques. On this day when the Principality celebrates the Saint-Dévote, their patron saint, the princely couple appeared on the balcony of the Palace with their two year old twin children. Too cute in their gray coats - at the collar and sleeves lined with fur for the little girl - the twins took part for the first time in this religious festival which occupies a major place in the Monegasque calendar.

The hereditary prince Jacques was carried by mom Princess Charlene in an Akris coat, and elder twin princess Gabriella by papa prince Albert II. The two children also watched the ceremony that unfolded before their eyes through the balcony balusters.
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