Princess Charlene Encouraged Prince Albert to Embrace His Kids from Previous Relationships & Pull Family Together

• Princess Charlene has been instrumental in keeping her family together.

• Despite her husband having kids from previous relationships, involving court sessions and an unending rift between their mothers, she encouraged him to embrace family.

• Now, the Prince of Monaco is enjoying a smooth sail with his eldest kids, proving that blood is thicker than water.

• His older kids, Jazmin and Alexandre, reciprocate the love and are bonding with their younger half-siblings.

Recently, Prince Albert was photographed with his two eldest kids, who he shares with former lovers, a retired Togolese air hostess, and a US waitress. The photo making the rounds showed the royal sitting close to his daughter and son.

The Prince's eldest child, Jazmin Grimaldi, 30, from his romance with Tamara Rotolo, extended her arms towards him and her younger half-brother, Alexandre Grimaldi-Coste, whom he shares with Nicole Coste.

For the family hangout, they dressed differently but adorably. The Prince donned a two-piece suit with a white undershirt. The buttons on his jacket were undone to give a more casual look.

His daughter, Jazmin, looked gorgeous in an all-black dress, and matching shoes, while her blonde tresses draped past her ears. Similarly, Alexandre opted for a collared shirt with rolled sleeves, which looked casual on his chinos pants.

This never-before-seen snap, taken in New York, showed the family smiling from ear to ear as they sat behind a table filled with food and drinks. Nicole later shared it.

Prince Albert's Legal Battles and Paternity Troubles

It took a long time for Albert to establish a relationship with his love kids, but of late, he has welcomed the idea of being a constant figure in their lives.

Although the rumor mills have churned out words regarding Charlene not being supportive of her husband's relationship with his love kids, an insider explained that it is false.

Alexandre and his mother are also enjoying every moment of their life. First, the duo was spotted on a getaway in Rome, and later, they attended the prestigious Rose Ball in Monaco.

The first time Nicole met the Prince was at the 2000 Mare Nostrum swimming competition in Monte Carlo in the 1990s. This also coincided with when he met his wife, Charlene.

At the time, Nicole worked as a flight attendant and became involved with the royal. Their relationship lasted for five years until 2003 when their son was born.

However, it was only after the media grasped hold of the news. It took two years before Alexandre's existence became known. This happened when Nicole granted a bombshell interview with Paris Match, a French magazine. According to Nicole:

"Albert made a commitment from the start to be present, and to gradually bring his son into his family."

Although Albert did not deny paternity, he was enraged that his ex-lover shared the details without telling him. Still, he confirmed the news two months before ascending the throne as the crown Prince of Monaco. Albert admitted:

"She had just informed me that she was going to release something, I thought it would be just a birthday photo. It was inappropriate, I was furious to find that out."

Shortly after his admission, the Prince acknowledged another child (his teenage daughter living in California), as he risked a legal battle with the girl's mom, Rotolo.

The duo was romantically involved in 1991 when the waitress vacationed on The French Riviera. Although their affair was brief, it led to the birth of their child. Thierry Lacoste, his lawyer, explained that Albert had intended to keep his parentage away from the media until Jazmin reached adulthood.

However, her father's identity came into question after The Desert Sun, a US newspaper, hinted that her birth certificate named Albert as her dad. Nevertheless, the Palace maintained its status quo and declined to comment on the matter, calling it a private affair.

But Lacoste shed more light, claiming that Jazmin had become family and could visit Monaco. He added that she would have no claim to the throne and would not take on the Grimaldi last name. This was also the case for Alexandre.

Princess Charlene Was Encouraged by the Family Bond

Despite the age gap between Princess Charlene and her husband, they have managed to make things work, establishing an enviable relationship.

What many believed would have been a controversial issue for the couple seems simple, with the Princess surprisingly acting as the unifying force.

Although the rumor mills have churned out words regarding Charlene not being supportive of her husband's relationship with his love kids, an insider explained that it is false. The source alleged:

"Charlene was really the one that was trying to pull the whole family together." She's really been the champion for these kids in some ways. I'm not going to say she wants to have them around all the time because there is some contention on many fronts."

The Prince also confirmed that his wife's relationship with his older kids has evolved, with her becoming more approving of them as the years rolled by.

While Albert is firmly aware of his role in the lives of Jazmin and Alexandre, he also fulfills his fatherly obligations to his younger offspring: the couple share twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabrielle.

Prince Albert Is a Hands-on Dad to His Love Kids

Thankfully, the Monaco Prince has found a way to blend his family, and despite the history with his exes, everything seems to be working fine.

The older kids are getting familiar with their younger half-siblings while spending memorable time with their father. In a shared photo, Jazmin posted slideshows from 2021 highlights. These throwbacks represented family time with the father and his four children.

One of the snaps featured a big sister with her arms around the others, but Alexandre, Jacques, and Gabrielle. Sources speculated that the photo was taken when Charlene was away in South Africa.

Jazmin, who met her dad at 14, after three years of a legal battle between her parents, confessed that she always longed for her father's presence. It seems refreshing now that she has it, as they enjoy each other's company.

The 30-year-old also shared a connection to her grandmother, Grace Kelly, the actress-turned-royal. She inherited her passion for entertainment and acknowledged her connection to the superstar.

On the other hand, Charlene has been responsible for Alexandre and Albert's connection. She made it seamless for the young adult to know his dad after encouraging the Prince to embrace him as a toddler.

Apart from bonding with their dad, the older siblings have sparked an admirable friendship. When Alexandre turned 18, Jazmin was present to celebrate the milestone, and she shared photos honoring the celebrant.

Albert also marked the event significantly; he was there for the birthday bash! Following the party, the Prince gave the nod to his son, claiming the young man had a "really good upbringing" and adding that he often feels delighted spending time with him.

The Prince has set a good example showing that a strained relationship with a former lover should never limit a parent's involvement with a child. Through the years, he has stayed true to fatherhood sharing his time with his older and younger kids.