Jazmin Grace Grimaldi Current Events 3 : June 2006 - Jan.2007

[lashinka2002]

Wow, in this picture she has a resemblance to princess grace IMO.

 

[libra65]

Wow, in this picture she has a resemblance to princess grace IMO.

Sorry, I don't see Princess Grace here. I think she looks like her mother. Last night on The Insider, they of course forced the whole Princess Grace angle on us. They barely mentioned Albert (go figure). They had 2 pictures of JGG. One was of when TR confronted PA in Wyoming. The profile shot of JGG looks very mush like a profile shot of PA when he was a baby. (The picture is on this site somewhere-PG is holding him facing her and they are both smiling).It was remarkable. However the other shot, she is a little girl all dressed up with her hair done up and they say she looks like PG. Sorry, I just don't see it at all.

 

[Tosca]

I agree: she looks like her Mom. However IMO she has the same "allure" as Caroline.

 

[sassie]

I have to wonder, what was the psychological role of Prince Rainier in Albert's history? Prince Rainier venerated the institution of marriage, and set enormously high standards (a wife who became one of the most admired in the world, and never a breath of scandal in his whole married life), he may have been something of a control freak about Albert's part in Monaco's future; i.e. someone who was impossible for Albert to please with regard to finding a wife. Rainier was also publicly quoted more than once as saying that he would hand the reigns over to Albert as soon as Albert was ready. As we all know he never did. What kind of message does that send to the world? Anyone under that kind of pressure might take some risks in other parts of his life. Not an excuse, just humanly understandable. And, in my opinion, ultimately forgivable.

Well, this is true-but Rainier was no stranger to "sowing wild oats" as he lived quite openly with actress Gisele Pascal for several years before his marriage to Grace. So, while he may have had impossibly high standards, I'm sure he was more tolerant of Albert than is popularly known.

I also think that Rainier's refusal to hand over the reigns to Albert had less to do with Albert's readiness and more with the fact that Rainier just wasn't ready to step aside. His entire life revolved around being Sovereign Prince, it kept him busy and, likely, his duties helped distract him from the loneliness of life without Grace.

 

[Beate]

Jazmin Grace looks lovely on the third pic where she wearing a purple skirt. She has great smile..other than that it's hard to judge whether she resembles Grace or not. We'd have to see a real close-up.. Maybe one day...

 

[Heidi P.]

It will be interesting to see what the rest of her life will be like.
Will she socialize with members of Europeon Royal Families or not?

 

[Elspeth]

Illegitimate children of other monarchs don't, so I'd say it'd be very unlikely.

 

[mapie]

Well, this is true-but Rainier was no stranger to "sowing wild oats" as he lived quite openly with actress Gisele Pascal for several years before his marriage to Grace. So, while he may have had impossibly high standards, I'm sure he was more tolerant of Albert than is popularly known.

I also think that Rainier's refusal to hand over the reigns to Albert had less to do with Albert's readiness and more with the fact that Rainier just wasn't ready to step aside. His entire life revolved around being Sovereign Prince, it kept him busy and, likely, his duties helped distract him from the loneliness of life without Grace.

I don't see a single man's one long-term monogamous relationship with an unmarried woman as sowing wild oats, just a potential life-partner that didn't work out.

I agree with you about the reasons that Rainier stayed in power until the end of his life. Stil, from the outside, the fact of his saying he would relinquish to Albert and then not doing it sends the Albert-can't-cut-it-yet message just the same. I don't mean to overstate this, I just think it's an element in the life Albert has led as an adult.

 

[wittykitty]

I don't see why the other Royal House whould have any reason to invite/socialise with Jazmin, she has no royal godparents and the Grimaldi's are not related to any other familes and I can't recall any vaction/play-dates between the Albert, Caroline and Steph with of the Dutch, Spanish,Greek,Danish, Brit kids. Pss Grace did give interviews mentioning her kids were half-American and would go to camp and vacation with her family in the states.

 

[sassie]

I don't see a single man's one long-term monogamous relationship with an unmarried woman as sowing wild oats, just a potential life-partner that didn't work out.

But, Rainier defied the conventions of the Catholic church to live with Pascal, which, given his later adherence to the strictures of the Church, was, so to speak, his "unconventional" period. He said himself that marriage with Pascal was something they both elected not to do, so it was not that they were living together with the idea that it would progress into marriage. So, I meant, and said badly, that Rainier perhaps understood Albert's tendency to be "unconventional" (i.e. having relationships in defiance of Catholic law) better than was popularly suspected.

 

[sashajones]

I just hope this child is receiving therapy! She really needs it.
Does anyone else agree?

 

[teense]

http://cbs13.com/topstories/local_story_153164314.html
I found this article to be fascinating. It really shows how much in common Jazmin has with her father, PA.----- might be in the genes:

Her winning science fair project---"Pure water or Pure hype"
She finished second in an essay contest ---"If I could use recycled materials ,I would..." (Both of these reflect PA's interest the environment)
She sang in a choir with Barry Manilow(PA was in the college glee club choir)

 

[starnightsky]

Jazmin Grace Grimaldi Part III

Albert should escort his daughter, Jazmin Grace, to next year's Rose Ball. Then he could also escort her to the Grand Prix and dinner. It's a win-win situation as long as Albert really is taking a real interest in his daughter! The publicity would also be wonderful. It's also called, "doing the right thing".

 

[teense]

Albert should escort his daughter, Jazmin Grace, to next year's Rose Ball. Then he could also escort her to the Grand Prix and dinner. It's a win-win situation as long as Albert really is taking a real interest in his daughter! The publicity would also be wonderful. It's also called, "doing the right thing".

Absolutely. His daughter could be the true love of his life.
Lovers come and go--but this accomplished young lady is a part of him that he needs to get to know. Her graduation from 8th grade is next week. She needs her Dad--I think he needs her ,too.
He should already be so proud of her. I hope he accepts this unexpected life gift that could prove to save his spirit--if he allows it.
It's not too late PA-

 

[starnightsky]

Jazmin Grace Grimaldi Part III

Absolutely. His daughter could be the true love of his life.
Lovers come and go--but this accomplished young lady is a part of him that he needs to get to know. Her graduation from 8th grade is next week. She needs her Dad--I think he needs her ,too.
He should already be so proud of her. I hope he accepts this unexpected life gift that could prove to save his spirit--if he allows it.

It's not too late PA-

You are so right!!! Jazmin could be the best gift he's ever had. I hope he realizes this. She sounds like a dream daughter to me!!! Plus legitimate/illegitimate, she came into being the same way we all did. Her genetic makeup is no different than if he had been married to Tamara or not.

I don't know if anyone remembers but Princess Grace and Prince Rainier and their 3 kids, celebrated Grace and Rainier's 25th anniversary in the Palm Desert area!

 

[WindsorIII]

originally posted by Starnightsky You are so right!!! Jazmin could be the best gift he's ever had. I hope he realizes this. She sounds like a dream daughter to me!!! Plus legitimate/illegitimate, she came into being the same way we all did. Her genetic makeup is no different than if he had been married to Tamara or not.

I hope he realizes how lucky he is to have such a hard working, educated and talented daughter. Having Jazmine at his side would really make him look good. Maybe its not to late to turn an unfortunate situation into a great one!

 

[jabilo]

I hope he realizes how lucky he is to have such a hard working, educated and talented daughter. Having Jazmine at his side would really make him look good. Maybe its not to late to turn an unfortunate situation into a great one!

Totally agree I also hopes he does get to attend some of those school activities. And invite her to some of those events in monaco by his side or her grimaldi cousins

 

[monica17]

If you look closely at the palace website under family, you will only find PA, Caro and Steph. Other royals handle it similarly. In Norway only the King &Queen, Haakon, Mette Marit and their kids are considered as members of the royal family.

You're right, paca. Thanks. I just remember reading that one palace staff was asked how the others are referred to and the answer was "a member of the Princely Family." And that stuck in my mind.

 

[Toledo]

Albert should escort his daughter, Jazmin Grace, to next year's Rose Ball. Then he could also escort her to the Grand Prix and dinner. It's a win-win situation as long as Albert really is taking a real interest in his daughter! The publicity would also be wonderful. It's also called, "doing the right thing".

If Albert wants to be more participant on his daugther's life his biggest problem in the future will be making Tamara Rotolo stay away from the cameras. Seems she is the one who wants to be the focus of attention in those pictures and her daugther is but an escort. Do I detect in the near future Tamara posing more for the camera than her own daugther evading them? Absolutely. Just check out her counterpart Nicole and how is she enjoying her 'spotlight'.

I also don't see anything of Princess Grace in her. Princess Grace was a one of a kind creature from a Hollywood era that used to scout the most uniquely beautiful people on the face of the earth and make them stars. She looks like any typical teen her age, like a young Britney Spears when she was in the Mickey Mouse Club at the Disney Channel. The girl has posibilities, she is pretty but not glamorous pretty.

I don't know, but there is also a sadness I detect on those close ups, this girl needs her father and now that is so close she looks like awaiting something. Like people at a train station waiting for the train to arrive and take them someplace nicer. I don't know why I'm saying that, maybe I'm reading too much on those pictures but they give me a feeling of sadness in her eyes.

 

[LadyMacAlpine]

I don't see why the other Royal House whould have any reason to invite/socialise with Jazmin, she has no royal godparents and the Grimaldi's are not related to any other familes and I can't recall any vaction/play-dates between the Albert, Caroline and Steph with of the Dutch, Spanish,Greek,Danish, Brit kids. Pss Grace did give interviews mentioning her kids were half-American and would go to camp and vacation with her family in the states.

You are incorrect on not being related. The Grimaldis are related to the Kings of Norway, Sweden, Belgians, Spain, Hellenes, Albanians, Queen of Netherlands, Denmark, Great Britain, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Duke of Bavaria, Archduke of Austria via Johann Georg II Prince of Anhalt-Dessau to name a few. Prince Louis' mothers family were heirs to the Throne of Scotland which became united with England under James I becoming known as Great Britain and that lineage connects him to the Hanover's. Albert's Godmother was the late Queen Victoria-Eugénia of Spain.

 

[anag]

It would be nice to see Albert escort Jazmin to some events in Monaco, but I don't know about The Rose Ball. I think it's likely she will be at the Grand Prix, well at least I hope she will. It would be nice for her to start having a relationship with her aunts and cousins (as well as her father). I mean if Caroline and Stephanie were my aunts (especially Caroline! I heart her!) I'd REALLY want to meet and have some kind of bond with them. I don't know, maybe I'm dreaming a sappy dream, but it would be nice for them to welcome Jazmin and be a big happy family....

Ani

You are incorrect on not being related. The Grimaldis are related to the Kings of Norway, Sweden, Belgians, Spain, Hellenes, Albanians, Queen of Netherlands, Denmark, Great Britain, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Duke of Bavaria, Archduke of Austria via Johann Georg II Prince of Anhalt-Dessau to name a few. Prince Louis' mothers family were heirs to the Throne of Scotland which became united with England under James I becoming known as Great Britain and that lineage connects him to the Hanover's. Albert's Godmother was the late Queen Victoria-Eugénia of Spain.

Thanks for the info, I didn't know they were related to all those royals.

Love
Ani

 

[LadyMacAlpine]

Posted by Purple Platinum from Hola. I edited the photo to get a close up. As soon as I can I will post a close up of her mother I have had for years. I have always said she looks more like her mother. I think what people are seeing is she has blonde hair like Grace and she has the softer features and prettier than her mother. This should be good she won't show her age as much as she grows older.

Thanks for the info, I didn't know they were related to all those royals.

Love
Ani

You're welcome thats only a piece of the pie.

 

[soCal girl]

I feel really bad for Jazmin right now. She's a 13-year old girl who already is dealing with the effects of puberty and now she has to deal with the press about her faraway father. She should be gossiping about boys with her friends instead of dealing with photographers and bodyguards. She is such a young girl to be dealing with this right now and I hope Albert does right by her and gets to know her. Jazmin seems very bright and talented and I think Albert should be proud to call her his own.

 

[Toledo]

I think the romanticism of some popular movies is affecting reality. We all wish for Albert to be closer to the kids he is leaving around but these children, innocent as they are, have no say in the rule of Monaco. Their mothers can day dream all they want but, as a reminder this is the...

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By the way, if you scroll down you will see a great picture of Caroline worth making into an avatar. She looks spectacular.

 

[soCal girl]

I think the romanticism of some popular movies are affecting reality. We all wish for Albert to be closer to the kids he is leaving around but these children, innocent as they are, have no say in the rule of Monaco. Their mothers can day dream all they want but, as a reminder this is the...

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I know that Jazmin and Alexandre have no say in the rule of Monaco. But that doesn't mean that Jazmin can't meet with Albert and maybe get some questions answered and just get to know each other. I think that Tamara and Albert should find a way to work together to make sure that Jazmin is as comfortable as possible through these times. It was not her choice to be born into this position. The teenage years are fun but that's usually when you're most influenced by your surroundings. I just feel bad for her that's all.

 

[LadyMacAlpine]

I feel really bad for Jazmin right now. She's a 13-year old girl who already is dealing with the effects of puberty and now she has to deal with the press about her faraway father. She should be gossiping about boys with her friends instead of dealing with photographers and bodyguards. She is such a young girl to be dealing with this right now and I hope Albert does right by her and gets to know her. Jazmin seems very bright and talented and I think Albert should be proud to call her his own.

You are right it is and the demand from the public not considering the child's welfare meaning safety once she was acknowledged and forcing her to live with body guards instead of freedom to go as she chose has stolen the peace from the rest of her life. Now she faces the problems Albert's sisters had and Stephanie has does a man want me for who I am or what they can get? Same applies to her girlfriends from now on.

I regret not being able to convince people that Albert wasn't her father in the hope enough would believe it and drop the issue and then the child would have been given until she was 18. The welfare of the child should always come first and it wasn't anyone's business if he was the father or not but the parents and the child. She has the next 4 years in high school, beginning to date, dances, proms its going to be harder on her now then it would have been as a normal regular teenager. Let me add she will be teased and used by kids and that's the cruel reality of not only teenagers but even adults will.

 

[Toledo]

You are both right. And I'll add that we will see the press targeting more on every step Jazmin Grace makes than on the advetures of Nicole and Alexander. In terms of press interest, the Costes seem to be yesterday's news in more ways than one now that the press hounds (or hyenas) are ready to circle on Jazmin Grace and Tamara Rotolo.

As I said, best thing for her is to pack and go where she can be close to her father and get the security needed. Tamara can visit.

It would be nice to see Albert escort Jazmin to some events in Monaco, but I don't know about The Rose Ball. I think it's likely she will be at the Grand Prix, well at least I hope she will. It would be nice for her to start having a relationship with her aunts and cousins (as well as her father). I mean if Caroline and Stephanie were my aunts (especially Caroline! I heart her!) I'd REALLY want to meet and have some kind of bond with them. I don't know, maybe I'm dreaming a sappy dream, but it would be nice for them to welcome Jazmin and be a big happy family....

Ani

I have the impression Caroline has her hands full with the kids, and that includes her husband. Stephanie is Stephanie and I doubt she will ever change. So she would be the fun crazy aunt to hang around with. But the focus should be on Albert, Jazmin Grace spent 14 years without him, he needs to catch up.

 

[soCal girl]

You are both right. And I'll add that we will see the press targeting more on every step Jazmin Grace makes than on the advetures of Nicole and Alexander. In terms of press interest, the Costes seem to be yesterdays news in more ways than one now that the press hounds (or hyenas) are ready to circle on Jazmin Grace and Tamara Rotolo.

As I said, best thing for her is to pack and go where she can be close to her father and get the security needed. Tamara can visit.

I think the press is more interested in Jazmin because she's older, a girl, and "fresh meat." Alexandre is too young for the press to have any real fun with. Jazmin is the perfect age for the tabloids to be speculating about her personal life. It must be depressing for her to realize that everytime a girl is nice to her or a boy wants to ask her to a dance she has to second guess their motives.

 

[future princess]

is there a possibility Albert will adopt one of them (alexandre or jazmin)? i mean it happened before with Prince Louis to daughter Princess Charlotte right? or he will just let andrea rule in the future?

sorry i'm just new...

 

[soCal girl]

is there a possibility Albert will adopt one of them (alexandre or jazmin)? i mean it happened before with Prince Louis to daughter Princess Charlotte right? or he will just let andrea rule in the future?

sorry i'm just new...

Never say never . I sincerely doubt it though. It would be unfair to adopt one and not the other but if he adopted both, then Albert would have to deal with both mothers even more and I don't think he wants that. I think the best solution for Albert is to financially support his children and to become more involved in their lives if possible. Maybe in the future he'll invite Jazmin to the Rose Ball or something to publicly show off his daughter.

Welcome to the forums future princess!!!