“My father recognized me voluntarily, not because the judge forced him.” Alexander Grimaldi admitted for the first time about his relationship with Albert of Monaco.

The tabloids have long called him the “illegitimate son” of Albert II. At the age of 20, Alexander Grimaldi now dominates the stage. The young man is even going to become a public figure in Monegasque life. “I aspire to work hand in hand with my father, to become, say, a global ambassador for Monaco and bring business opportunities back to this city, which I have talked about with him,” said the director, who is interested in him. the first one-on-one interview given to the magazine Tatler whose cover of the December issue will be him.

“He voluntarily recognized me”

Born on August 24, 2003, from a secret relationship between the prince and flight attendant Nicole Coste, Alexandre Grimaldi was recognized by Albert II in July 2005, two years after their relationship ended. Two decades later, the young man does not feel dissatisfied in this matter. “Neither my mother nor my father were married at that time and neither committed adultery…” he explained. “My father recognized me voluntarily when I was a child, not because a judge or the press forced him.” With his mother being Franco-African and his father being Monegasque, Alexandre Grimaldi also welcomes the fact that he “grew up in two cultures” and emphasizes that it was “part of his identity”.

He also claimed that he had a very good relationship with Albert II. “Everything is going well with my father, we are starting to see each other more,” she continued. During the holiday season, we spend a lot of time together. We have a very good relationship.” A man who has lived in the shadow of the spotlight for a long time is now preparing to take on a new challenge. working hand in hand with his father’s family to promote the Principality internationally.

“I will live up to my name”

“It used to be easy because I wasn’t in the public eye that much,” she said. It didn’t affect me much. Now it will definitely be interesting to be more visible, to show my face more often, to be connected with my family.” A mission that, however, goes hand in hand with a certain apprehension. “Because I’m a part of it establishmentNaturally, this implies a form of pressure, he admitted. But additional pressure. I don’t really feel it.”

Before adding: “I think I just have to do my job and respect my heritage and my family. But I consider myself a very respected and kind person. So I think I’ll live up to my name.” The 20-year-old is also full of praise when he mentions his godmother, Stéphanie from Monaco. “He is very funny. very funny, very down to earth,” she said. I am very close to him. For the past few years we have had dinner and lunch together to celebrate my birthday with my cousins. She was like my godmother and aunt to me.”

Alexander Grimaldi will not be living on the Rock this year. He intends to settle in New York with his girlfriend. His plans. “Finish my studies, work with charities, try to influence those who are less privileged than me,” he enumerated. Besides working with Monaco, with my father. I have great plans, so I’m very happy about it.”

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