I agree w/comments above that Princess Caroline has grown into the type of woman who can lead the principality, should she need to step back into that role. However, as far as Prince Albert finding the right woman to lead w/him....he needs, also, to grow up and stop viewing women as "arm candy" or play things, not to be taken seriously. Until he changes his demeanor from play boy (and, he's getting a little old for that title) to gentleman on a journey for a lady, he's going to keep ending up w/less than preferable choices (at least, as far as the public is concerned). However, there are other royal houses with commoners as princesses, so it's not the end of the world for someone to be of a different race, or not have a professional career or education - as long as she's not hanging off a pole, scantilly clad, or using him to further their "career" - or for money, I believe that person is out there for Albert - he's just not interested in that, right now. I'm sure he must have met very nice women with a head on their shoulders, able to carry on a conversation, and devoted to family and a clean life - however, because they weren't celebrities, maybe they weren't seen as good choices....I'm sure great opportunities have been missed as a result.....
I agree, I also think he's wrong to think his attraction was so much his playboy status, rather it was because (in the past) he was a bit of a mystery and seemed to show some discretion in keeping his private life private, which many admired and made him appear to be a true gentleman. Some of us thought perhaps he was discriminating
and waiting for the the right woman, one that was mature enough and smart enough to know what she was getting herself into and not so enamored with Albert's position or money.
I would have thought growing up in his postion he would not only quickly recognize woman who are attracted to him for the wrong reasons, but that it would have been a turn off?
I think as you say he really needs to grow up, it was disappointing to find out that he isn't more discriminating and he's into armcandy (screams insecurity),
the problem of not taking women seriously, is his problem in not attracting serious women? Didn't or doesn't Caroline have any friends that would be right for Albert? I would imagine since she is intelligent, cultered and poised she would probably have some friends with the same qualities?
I agree his wife doesn't have to be a real overachiever regarding a career or education, just someone that is mature enough, and hopefully nice and genuine, with half a brain in her head. Hopefully he will find someone that has some
real feelings for him and not just attracted to the lifestyle he was born into! I would think above all, he would be looking for that - It can't be easy, to be in his position and not be able to have a partner in life that you can trust or depend on, as well as really enjoy their company.
Albert always semed like a smart guy with some wit, a trait his sister Caroline seems to share. You would think growing up living around the women he has (his mother and sisters) he would have better taste in women? He's a different kind of mystery than I thought he was?
The need to date a celebrity as you suggest furthers the idea he is very insecure and looking for public validation (the wrong kind) - If he's still this immature, no wonder he seems to date the juvenile women that he does (however detrimental it is to him personally and for Monaco?). If his current relationship was an effort to distract from his past relationships, it only served to confirm the image. (IMO) The illigitimate children
in his past, is not nearly as bad as
continuing to date the same type of women currently that led to this result in the first place?
He needs to put some distance between his current relationship or he will never attract a worthy woman - I hope he's not counting on finding another (or a different kind of women), while he is still involved in a (this) relationship (it's a real turn off).
I'm still rooting for him and Monaco, but I think you nailed it, he's a guy that really needs to grow up before any real women will take him seriously? It's a little sad, I hope he gets a clue soon!