Prince Albert's son, Alexandre Grimaldi, and his mother, Nicole Coste, have made a rare appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix over the weekend.
The 21-year-old looked dapper in a pair of maroon trousers, a button-up, and a sleek tie. Meanwhile, his fashion designer mother appeared in a chic all-white ensemble and accessorised with a brimmed hat.
"Happy Mother's Day, Monaco Grand Prix," she wrote alongside the picture on Instagram.
© InstagramJazmin Grace Grimaldi, who is Prince Albert's eldest daughter with American real estate agent Tamara Rotolo, also made an appearance for the Grand Prix. She took to Instagram with a shot of the track and captioned it "race day".
© Dave BenettNeither Alexandre nor his half-sister, Jazmin, are in the line of succession to the Monegasque throne, but despite this, they have remained close to their father over the years.
In November 2022, Alexandre's mother, Nicole, shared a shot of Albert with Alexandre and Jazmin in New York, with the cheeky caption: 'Paternally king'.
© Instagram / @jazmingrimaldiPrince Albert's relationship with his son
Alexandre has also previously commented on his relationship with his half-siblings and his father, saying: "We are all very close…We actually have a text message group. We're having arguments about who's better: Erling Haaland or Mbappé. My sister's more Team Mbappé, but it's more Haaland on the boys' side. I like both."
The 21-year-old has also previously hit back at being labelled as 'illegitimate', telling the French magazine, Point de Vue: "When I was born, neither of my parents were in another marriage, and they did not commit adultery. Using that word [illegitimate] is insulting! I hope no one believes the lies conveyed on the internet. One bears the name of one's father when one has been recognised since birth. I had voluntary recognition from my father when I was a baby. Not from a judge or the press, who have forced him to.
© GettyAlexandre also recently told Tatler in an interview that he hopes to work closely alongside his father: "[I aspire to] work in a relationship with my dad and become this – let's say – global ambassador for Monaco, and to bring business opportunities back to Monaco, which is what I've talked about with him."
