A Royal Return: Jazmin Grace Grimaldi Joins Prince Albert at Monte-Carlo Television Festival in a Rare European Appearance

In a moment that beautifully blended legacy and modern grace, Jazmin Grace Grimaldi, daughter of Prince Albert II of Monaco, made a rare and radiant public appearance alongside her father at the 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival’s opening ceremony.

Held at the Grimaldi Forum, the star-studded affair marked a cornerstone in Monaco’s cultural calendar. While Prince Albert, who has long served as Honorary President of the festival, performed his official duties with customary elegance, it was Jazmin’s presence—poised, polished, and proudly standing by his side—that drew the most attention.

This occasion marked one of Jazmin’s few official appearances in Europe, making it all the more meaningful. Though based in California, where she has built a career as an actress and singer, Jazmin’s attendance signalled a deepening connection with her Monegasque heritage—and a poignant nod to her iconic lineage.

The 32-year-old actress, who has appeared in acclaimed projects such as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, has long been noted for her uncanny resemblance to her grandmother, the legendary Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco. Though she holds no place in the line of succession—due to the principality’s dynastic laws surrounding children born out of wedlock—Jazmin has steadily stepped into a more public-facing role in recent years, especially in cultural and philanthropic spaces that echo her grandmother’s enduring legacy.

Her return to Monaco comes just months after she made headlines in New York, attending the Princess Grace Awards Gala alongside Prince Albert—a celebration dedicated to honoring her grandmother’s artistic impact. At the Monte-Carlo event, her appearance symbolized a graceful continuation of that legacy on home soil.

Also present were several other members of the Grimaldi family, including Louis Ducruet and Marie Chevallier, as well as Camille Gottlieb, daughter of Princess Stéphanie. Their presence underscored the family's growing support for Monaco’s arts and cultural institutions.

Jazmin’s European outing follows a recent public reunion in May with her younger half-brother, Alexandre Grimaldi, during the Monaco Grand Prix. The two were photographed aboard the family’s private yacht, showcasing the growing bond between Prince Albert’s older children—both born prior to his marriage to Princess Charlene. In a candid interview with Tatler, Alexandre spoke warmly of their relationship, sharing, “We talk about [our grandmother] a lot… especially Jazmin, as she’s sort of following in her footsteps in Hollywood.”

Together, Jazmin and Alexandre represent a new, unburdened kind of royal presence—public, poised, and purposeful—yet unconstrained by the weight of dynastic expectations. As heirs Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella remain in the public eye as the future of Monaco’s throne, Jazmin and Alexandre stand as cultural ambassadors of the principality’s broader legacy.

Jazmin, born in 1992 to Prince Albert and American Tamara Rotolo, was publicly acknowledged by her father in 2006 at the age of 14. Despite the complicated beginnings of her royal recognition, she now shares a strong and affectionate bond with the Grimaldi family, often joining her father at select, meaningful moments.

As the Monte-Carlo Television Festival—first founded by Prince Rainier III in 1961—builds towards its crescendo at the Golden Nymph Awards on June 17 (where Princess Charlene is expected to appear), it is clear that Jazmin’s presence brought a renewed sense of grace to this year’s proceedings. Whether performing on stage in New York or sharing the spotlight in Monaco, Jazmin Grace Grimaldi is proving that the Grace Kelly legacy lives on—with talent, heart, and unmistakable charm.