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.
The sister of Prince Albert of Monaco reunited with her ex-husband Daniel Ducruet, whom she divorced in 1996, to mark their daughter s Pauline s 29th birthday last week.