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Prince Albert II of Monaco stands on the Palace balcony during the celebrations marking Monaco's National Day in Monaco, November 19, 2023.
‘TRUE NATURE’

Prince Albert Accused of Keeping Payments to Exes Secret

Prince Albert of Monaco said the allegations by Claude Palermo, a former key aide, showed the “little respect” Palermo has “for the family and the principality.”

Tom Sykes

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IN WITH THE OLD

Prince Andrew Prepares to Face New Epstein Allegations

Plus: What 2024 looks like for the royals, and the massive inherited wealth of King Charles’ godson, Hugh Grosvenor, whose wedding promises to be the society event of 2024.

Tom Sykes

Princess Charlene of Monaco is pictured at the Monte Carlo Masters on April 16, 2023.
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Princess Charlene of Monaco’s Instagram Account Disappears

The account vanished amid mounting speculation about her marriage.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Prince Albert of Monaco.
ON THE ROCHERS

Secret Data Dumps and Sleaze Allegations Rock Monaco Royals

Just as the rumors about his marriage are dying down, Prince Albert faces a new crisis in Monaco fueled by money and power.

Tom Sykes

Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene attend a mass ceremony at the Monaco cathedral as part of ceremonies marking National Day, in Monaco, Nov. 19, 2022.
HOT HEIR

Monaco Royals Savage ‘Malicious Rumors’ About Marriage

Gossip has been spreading online suggesting a breakup is on the way.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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ON THE MEND

Princess Charlene: I Am ‘Fragile’ After ‘Very Painful Path’

Charlene of Monaco denies “malicious” gossip in her first full-length newspaper interview after a year of health struggles.

Tom Sykes

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MONEY TALKS

Prince Albert Allegedly Paying Charlene to Stay by His Side

French gossip magazine says troubled princess has negotiated a $12m annual fee.

Tom Sykes

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‘ENCOURAGING RECOVERY’

Princess Charlene Returns to Monaco After Medical Odyssey

“She still needs peace and calm,” the palace said in a statement.

Tracy Connor

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‘SHEER NERVE’

Harry and Meghan Offer to Visit the Queen. Will She Accept?

Plus, revelations over plans to mark the queen’s death lead to a mole hunt, the scandal around Charles’ donors intensifies, and what is happening in Princess Charlene’s marriage?

Tom Sykes

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TROUBLE IN THE TAX HAVEN

Monaco Royals Face Marriage Gossip After Months Apart

Pursued by claims of another illegitimate child, and separated for months on end, commentators in neighboring France have opened fire on the royals of Monaco.

Tom Sykes

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‘UGLY THING’

Did William’s Staff ‘Plant’ Harry Mental Health Stories?

Plus, Harry may return to the U.K. in September, and Meghan may come with him; Prince Charles and Barbra Streisand: the way they were; and remembering the queen’s bedroom intruder.

Tom Sykes

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