The late Princess Antoinette and the De Massy Family

mybags · #1 09-12-2003, 07:03 PM

Princess Antoinette (the sister of Prince Rainier) at the August 8, 2003, Red Cross Ball in Monaco (far right with her daughter Elisabeth de Massy).

Again at the 2003 Red Cross Ball (far right with her daughter).

with Prince Rainier and Elisabeth de Massy at the Society for the Protection of Animals gala, 7/12/2002

(in white)

here's the pic I forgot to add. (sorry)

Princess Antoinette is standing behind Princess Grace.

This picture was taken in 1957 during the Princely Couple's visit to Denmark. They were waiting to catch a flight to Stockholm.

Princess Antoinette with Prince Rainier at a tennis tournament in Monte Carlo. 4/21/2002.

Princess Antoinette at the 1996 Red Cross Ball with her brother's family.

(standing next to Daniel Ducruet)

at the 2002 Rose Ball with her daughter, Elisabeth de Massy.

2002

standing between Rainier and Albert

mybags · #2 09-12-2003, 07:22 PM

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with Prince Albert

holding on to Princess Stephanie

2002

with her head bowed

with Rainier and Albert at the Expo Canine Internationale, Monte Carlo

4/15/2001.

monos26 · #3 11-14-2003, 11:41 PM

I am very curious to see what the DeMassey family is up to now, especially Christian. I haven't been able to find ANY info on them.

kittencrews · #4 11-15-2003, 12:54 AM

I haven't heard anything about them either, are you talking about the book Palace? If so, I thought it was pretty good, did you?

michelle · #5 11-15-2003, 05:28 AM

What is he writing about? Could you give some examples?

I do have some pics of him and his kids.
The boys Brice and Antoine.

Christian, his wife and the boys

Brice and Antoine

Little Antoine

monos26 · #6 11-15-2003, 11:41 AM

Yes, the book is called "Palace." It's basically his life story, and what it was like growing up in the Royal Family. It ended in 1986, and he was banished from Monaco, and he had just divorced his second wife Michelle (who died from drugs years later). I just wondered where he lives now, if he's allowed back in Monaco, and when and to whom he got married. Also, I have read that his sister, Christine De Massey died of leukemia. When did this happen?

One of the sisters was also married to a cousin of Grace Kelly. I think they're divorced now, but I haven't been able to find any more info on that either.

sky · #7 11-15-2003, 10:13 PM

Who is Christian Demassey?

kittencrews · #8 11-15-2003, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sky@Nov 15th, 2003 - 10:13 pm
Who is Christian Demassey?

He is Prince Ranier's nephew

kittencrews · #9 11-15-2003, 10:30 PM

On Grace and Ranier's wedding day... Christian is the boy at the top of the picture with the top of his head cut off... He was also in Caroline's baptism but I couldn't find the picture...

monos26 · #10 11-20-2003, 05:33 PM

Does anyone know where he lives now? When did he get married again, and who is his wife? Is he on speaking terms again with the royal family?

kittencrews · #11 11-26-2003, 11:12 PM

Elizabeth Ann De Massy, Ernst, and Caroline August 5, 2000

monos26 · #12 12-15-2003, 05:49 PM

Does anyone know where they live, what they do? Especially Christian. Is he still banished from Monaco?

Jean · #13 01-06-2004, 05:25 PM

Why was he banished from Monaco?

kittencrews · #14 01-06-2004, 05:34 PM

Because he mother Princess Antionette was always suspected of trying to take over as ruler of Monaco... so evintually Grace and Rainier banished the whole family. They are now welcome obviously because Antionette and Elizabeth Ann are often at functions with Caroline and Rainier

kittencrews · #15 01-06-2004, 05:41 PM

I believe that's right, I read Palace too long ago to remember everything...

Jean · #16 01-06-2004, 05:44 PM

Ah ok, thanks for the info. :)

moby · #17 01-07-2004, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by kittencrews@Jan 6th, 2004 - 5:34 pm
Because he mother Princess Antionette was always suspected of trying to take over as ruler of Monaco... so evintually Grace and Rainier banished the whole family. They are now welcome obviously because Antionette and Elizabeth Ann are often at functions with Caroline and Rainier

that's very interesting... somebody give me more info on these people please... thanks. :o

monaco70s · #18 01-07-2004, 04:17 PM

From what I've heard his book was a very controversial thing because it contained lots of rumors and stuff that he saw. I remeber also reading that he was friends with Phillipe Junot on Paris in the 70s. The book was released in the late 80s I believe.

monos26 · #19 01-19-2004, 12:45 AM

Well, I guess there were a lot of problems with the entire DeMassey family since Rainier's sister tried to take the throne by way of her son. However, according to "Palace" Christian was banned for writing the book (and for other personal problems with the family). I've always wondered where he moved to, if he's still banished, and when/how he met his current wife. Any other info would be greatly appreciated!

phidelorme · #20 02-01-2004, 05:06 AM

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=7][COLOR=green][B] Christian de Massy, not DeMassey.

Philippe Delorme