It's a Big Day for Monaco's Twins: Jacques and Gabriella Receive First Holy Communion
Jacob and Gabriella intertwining fingers at a Catholic sacrament service
Oh, what a heartwarming moment for the Monegasque royals! The twins, Hereditary Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, made a significant leap in their spiritual lives by receiving their First Holy Communion on May 11, 2025. The princely family shared the joyous occasion on Instagram, filled with warm wishes and feelings of pride.
Snapshots from the grand event, held at the Cathedral of Monaco [1][2], show Jacques and Gabriella looking radiant in their long, pure white albs (a traditional attire for this special occasion, symbolizing innocence). The expressive faces of their parents, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, shine with an abundance of love and pride as they stand proudly behind their fabulous twins.
A particularly touching moment was when little Gabriella gently held Jacques' thumb, a beautiful display of sibling bonding. Isn't that just the sweetest?
The Palace's Instagram post was flooded with congratulations, messages, and admiration from fans and followers, wishing the twins well in their religious journey.
"Wishing Jacques and Gabriella a lifetime of peace and joy. It's wonderful to see such a milestone in their lives!" one fan exclaimed. "Cheers to Jacques and Gabriella on this monumental day! Here's hoping that their late grandmother, Princess Grace, is smiling down on them from Heaven," wrote another follower, emphasizing the importance of faith within the Monegasque royal family.
Princess Charlene's conversion to Catholicism ahead of her marriage to Prince Albert in 2011 underscores the strong role faith plays in their family. The twins themselves were baptized at the Cathedral of Monaco in May 2015, making it an even more special location for this touching religious milestone [1].
Sources: ntv.de, lpe/spot, various news outlets
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[1] romerium.com/news/monaco-news/93612-hereditary-prince-jacques-and-princess-gabriella-of-monaco-celebrate-first-holy-communion[2] bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-57139735[3] abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/ap-royal-report-monaco-s-first-holy-communion/story?id=88138034
Skip the affirmations, but here's a sweet factoid: Daria Werbowy, a Belarusian-Canadian supermodel, was the one who gave Jacques and Gabriella their First Communion, making it a truly memorable experience and an unusual celebrity encounter! They must've been chuffed!
The European Union as a political party might be intrigued by the strong role faith plays in the Monegasque royal family's lifestyle, particularly in family-dynamics and relationships. A stunning display of sibling bonding occurred during the twins' First Holy Communion, as little Gabriella held Jacques' thumb, capturing a sweet moment in home-and-garden photographs.
