Many royal children are kept out of the limelight, but like any doting mother Princess Charlene is eager to share snaps of her children on social media.
And the royal, 39, has been posting candid glimpses into her children’s lives more regularly on Instagram of late, showing how her adorable twins Jacques and Gabriella, three, are growing up fast.
Over the weekend Charlene and the blonde twosome spent some time at the playground, where Gabriella fearlessly went down the slide head first after swinging from the bars at the top.
The youngster looked every inch the little Princess in a pink coat and fur trimmed boots in a matching shade, while her brother was more casual in a navy puffer jacket and jeans.
Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques of Monaco, three, enjoyed a trip to the playground where they were entertained by colourful windmills
She was dressed like a little Princess in a smart pink coat and fur-trimmed boots, but it didn’t stop Gabriella having fun on the slide
Prince Jacques looked delighted to get behind the wheel of a convertible at the Bugatti showroom
Jacques was also seen eagerly racing down the slide when it came to his turn, after getting a cuddle from another child.
The youngsters entertained themselves with colourful windmills before heading off to the luxury Bugatti dealership where little Jacques posed proudly beside one of the supercars. and even pretended to take a spin in a convertible.
The twins, celebrated their third birthday in early December 2017 with a wintry-themed party thrown by their parents Princess Charlene and Prince Albert.
Although no pictures of the celebrations have emerged Albert, 59, opened up to People magazine about the party held at the Oceanographic Museum with friends they’ve made at kids club and nursery.
Curious Princess Gabriella tries out going down the slide facing forwards
Her lively brother Jacques was equally eager to go whizzing down the slide
Getting that taste for luxury early! The young prince already looked completely at home in the Bugatti showroom
‘It’s kind of a Polar Arctic setting. There’s stuff like mechanized polar bears that move their hands and arms – it was really fun,’ he said.
‘Then we had a little celebration up at Roc Agel with Charlene’s family, and that was nice.’
He also revealed that Prince Jacques had received a Hot Wheels launcher and truck for his birthday, while Princess Gabriella Barbie doll and the Barbie Dream Horse.
The youngster wore an adorable jumper emblazoned with his initial
The lively pair made a friend at the playground who made sure to keep a watchful eye on the twins
Prince Jacques posed up a storm for photos taken by his proud mother, Princess Charlene, who has been sharing more regular glimpses of her children’s lives of late
Peek-a-boo! Prince Jacques peered over the side of the climbing frame as his mother took a snap
There’s also an exciting year ahead for the young pair who will take a ‘halfway-around-the-world’ trip with their parents.
In another interview with People magazine, Prince Albert revealed the family is planning a trip to Polynesia in summer 2018.
‘We did a cruise with them this summer and that was fine. We’ll have to break up so it’s not so long for them.’
He added that while he’s eager for the twins to see the world, he is not planning any official visits with them until they’re a little older.
Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, three, pose for the Monaco royal family’s traditional Christmas photo shoot
Princess Charlene, 39, and Prince Albert, 59, treated their children to a birthday party at the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco
The young princess tucks in during morning tea with Monsignor Barsi, the Archbishop of Monaco
When asked if a future state visit might involve getting together with their young royal counterparts, he replied: ‘Are you asking me about a royal play date with Will and Kate’s kids?’
‘Maybe, but a state visit with the twins to any country, not just the UK, is a few years off.’
The twins are the first children born to Prince Albert and his wife Princess Charlene who married in 2011.
Jacques with longer curls at the Sainte-Devote festivities in Monaco in January this year
Princess Charlenes with Jacuqes and Gabriella before they had their curls cut shorter
Gabriella was born first at 5.04pm, and Jacques at 5.06pm, but it is Jacques who will be the future Prince of Monaco, because of the Mediterranean principality’s male inheritance laws.
The Prince was by Charlene’s side as the children were delivered at the Princess Grace Hospital, which is named after Albert’s mother, the late Hollywood star, Grace Kelly.
Soon after 7.30pm, 42 cannon shots rung around Monaco, confirming that the babies had been born.