Princess Charlotte of Monaco Facts

1 She Was Born on Aug. 3, 1986

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In a hospital named after her American grandmother, Grace Kelly.

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2 But She's Named After Her Great-Grandmother

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Her grandfather Prince Rainier III's mother was born out of wedlock, and she was not established to be the heir to the throne until she turned 21 years old.

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3 Charlotte's Dad Was Italian

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Her mom, Princess Caroline of Monaco, married Italian industrialist Stefano Casiraghi in 1983. He died when Charlotte was 4 years old in a boating accident.

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4 Charlotte Doesn't Have a Royal Title

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Even though Charlotte is the eighth in line for the throne, she doesn't have a title, but she still attends public appearances with her uncle Prince Albert and is the patroness of the Public Safety Division, Maritime and Airport Police of Monaco.

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5 She's an Avid Equestrian

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Charlotte has been competing since she was a tween and has an official partnership with Gucci as the brand's equestrian ambassador.

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6 She's a Journalist

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She founded a free fashion magazine called Ever Manifesto.

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7 She's Dating a Comedian

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Charlotte's boyfriend, Gad Elmaleh, is a French comedic actor. Their son, Raphael, was born in 2013.

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8 She's Often in the Front Row During Fashion Week

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She was part of Vanity Fair's International Best Dressed List at 20.

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9 Brands Love to Have Her as Their Ambassador

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She's also the global spokesperson for Montblanc.

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10 She's a Badass

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And not afraid to rock a crop top — this was postpregnancy, by the way.

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