All across Europe, from Queen Letizia of Spain s niece to Grace Kelly s granddaughter, glamorous minor royals are reaping the benefits of impeccable connections.
Monaco s royal family has suffered tragic deaths, sudden divorces and headline-grabbing paternity claims all because of the curse of the Grimaldis - or so the rumours claim.
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According to French publication Voici, Charlotte Casiraghi, who is the niece of Prince Albert of Monaco is expected to give birth to her third child later this year.