It's a boy and a girl: Prince Jacques & Princess Gabriella, December 10, 2014

[KittyAtlanta]

Less than a month isn't too long to wait. The kiddos need a bit of time to plump up and lose all their birth wrinkles, etc. I can wait.

[Duc_et_Pair]

Gabriel of course is the Archangel, who can be a better patron saint for the little Princess....

The name appears here and there in the genealogy of the House Grimaldi. The first mention is already in the 14th C:

Charles I Grimaldi, Seigneur de Monaco (*1325)
x
Donna Lucchina Spinola di Dertonne (*1330)
=
Gabriel Grimaldi, Seigneur de Monaco

[fandesacs2003]

If I'm not wrong, when Pcs Caroline was born, Pcs Rainier took pics of mum with the new born, without the balcony presentation, but I do not know if these pics have been immediately released, or afterwards.

[QUEENECE29]

congratulations

Prince Jacques Honoré Rainier | Selda Göktaş

Princess Gabriella Thérèse Marie | Selda Göktaş

[Marty91charmed]

It didn't take long for Charlene's dad to speak

Princess Charlene's Benoni family celebrates the arrival of the royal twins | Benoni City Times

[Empress Merel]

Did she give birth in the Princess Grace hospital in Monaco? Bacause that is one tiny building? I'm a bit in awe at how small it is tbh.

[Duc_et_Pair]

Originally Posted by Empress Merel

Did she give birth in the Princess Grace hospital in Monaco? Bacause that is one tiny building? I'm a bit in awe at how small it is tbh.

Small? You were fooled by the entrance of the maternity ward, which is still a separate building. The hospital is a big building (under construction), see: http://www.ingerop.fr/_IMAGES/REAL/m...esse-grace.jpg

Key Activity Figures (2012)

• Total number of patient days: 184.848
• Total number of admissions: 30.839
• births: 992
• outpatient consultations: 167.337
• number of visits to the Accident and Emergency Department: 38.641
• number of times MRI used: 3.668
• number of times scanner used: 15.873
• number of PET scans: 2.313
• Employees:

> non-medical staff: employees : 2.258
> medical staff: employees : 273

[Empress Merel]

Haha yeah I was fooled by the entrance.

[carlota]

yes, presenting the babies outside the hospital is not done by all the families, but most of them, if i recall well. but they are free to choose how to do it obviously. i seem to remember letizia also had c sections and went out to show her daughters to the press some days after the birth. shame they don't do the same in monaco....

Originally Posted by fandesacs2003

I thing CPcs Mett Marit was really the only one from the actual generation who did not pose leaving the maternity, and Norwegians were very angry, especially because press were advised to wait in the front door and MM left from behind!

I'm sure that Pcs Charlene, when wil be able to properly walk (C section is a real operation), she will leave the maternity and well present her babies, for the moment shw has to rest and recover.

i didn't know that happened when MM gave birth... yes, that's inacceptable for the press, specially being the crown princess and her daughter the heir to the heir.

Originally Posted by Valerie Rose

I hope they will do what they are personally comfortable with rather than permitting media intrusion. A little delay might remind the media of their manners.
I'll never forget the expression that I thought I saw flit over Kate's face as she emerged to be confronted with that huge throng of photographers; I thought no new mother should have to endure that.

what do you mean valerie? i didn't spot anything in kate's face that day, although thought that it must be slightly overwhelming to present your tiny, newborn son to such an excited crowd... but i don't recall kate looking afraid on that day.

[Curryong]

I didn't know that Mette Marit did that either. If Kate and William had done such a thing they would never have heard the end of it from the British Media.

I love the name Gabriella, not so keen on Jacques, but no doubt it will grow on everyone. Princess Charlene often seemed tired and unwell during her pregnancy so I hope she is getting as much rest as she can, and we see the two babies soon.

[Valerie Rose]

Carlota - I only noticed at the time on the live coverage, just a brief, almost hunted look, instantly suppressed. My perception on the day, anyway

[GracieGiraffe]

Originally Posted by angela

One of each is perfect and I love their names especially Gabriella. I thought straight away of Lady Gabriella Windsor, Prince Michael of Kent's daughter. I'm a bit disappointed that the presentation isn't next week but I totally understand. I had a c-section myself and you are banned from doing practically anything for the first 6 weeks afterwards. I remember the day after the birth I couldn't walk without being supported and I thought my stomach was going to split open as soon as I got out of bed so I can imagine how PC will be feeling today. The good thing is that the healing kicks in quite quickly and by the third day I felt much better but had to rest constantly and could only move around VERY slowly.

I remember well those first steps after the c-section. I wonder if a larger incision is made for twins.

Any idea how long she will be in?

[Mirabel]

Originally Posted by fandesacs2003

I thing CPcs Mett Marit was really the only one from the actual generation who did not pose leaving the maternity, and Norwegians were very angry, especially because press were advised to wait in the front door and MM left from behind!

Foolish of her...that sort of thing creates huge resentment, and the press is expert when it comes to payback!

[Moonmaiden23]

Originally Posted by Beate28

I thought so too. He seemed very emotional at the end of his English speech! I am very happy for them and cannot wait to see the babies. I wonder how long we will have to wait!. I am not quite sure how long it took for pics to be released when Caroline and Stephanie had their children.

Within a day or so of the birth of Andrea, a photograph of the infant lying in Caroline's arms in her hospital bed was released. She was gazing into her baby's face as he slept. It was simply beautiful.

The same thing happened when Charlotte was born. There were photographs of the newborn in her mother's arms while still in the hospital.

I remember seeing Pierre for the first time when Caroline was leaving the hospital with him.

The Palace also released photos of Princess Grace within hours of the births of Caroline, Albert and Stephanie.

Not sure if we will see photos of Princess Charlene like that.

[Frelinghighness]

I remember Caroline leaving the hospital with Andrea after a few days. I even remember the color of her dress and her father was with her.

[Lady Nimue]

Originally Posted by Lee-Z

Noooo, not "Jacko"... i hope they won't nickname him that, that always makes me cringe (especially when added Wacko to it).

I like the name Jack, so I just played there. In English I think it would be more 'Jock'.

Originally Posted by melina premiere

The presentation of the babies will be on January 7th 2015

I hope all is well with mother and the babies. Will be nice to see them presented.

[Tarlita]

I believe Mary and Fred have a good routine for the media when leaving the hospital. The media have plenty of room to spread out and the new parents have lots of space to keep their distance if they so choose. The media get what they want and everyone is happy.

[melina premiere]

Article in Monaco Matin about the offficialisation of the births of the prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella

DIAPO. La naissance des jumeaux princiers officialisée ce jeudi à Monaco | Monaco | Monaco-Matin

The ceremony of the officiallisation of the births of the two babies


Les proclamations de naissance affichées à Monaco / Videos / Monaco Info : Les Reportages / Chaines - MC Channel - Chaînes vidéos de Monaco

photos of the mass to thank God for the births of the babies in the palatine chapelle published by the palace, there are Princess Stéphanie, her two daughters Pauline and Camille, the cousin of Albert baroness of Massy and her daughter. But wher are Caroline and her children?


https://www.facebook.com/palaismonac...ation=timeline

[Duc_et_Pair]

Originally Posted by Lady Nimue

I like the name Jack, so I just played there. In English I think it would be more 'Jock'.




I hope all is well with mother and the babies. Will be nice to see them presented.

No, Jacques in French sounds remarkably close to Jack in English. Only the first syllable is really audible: "Jacq". Think about Président Jacques Chirac.

[lazuli]

And Stephanie already knows her nephew and niece...
How about Caroline???

Gabriella y Jacques serán presentados el 7 de enero - Diez Minutos

Estefanía ya conoce a sus sobrinos, que serán presentados el 7 de enero