Monaco’s former playboy bachelor is finally settling down.  Prince Albert of Monaco is engaged to marry his long term girlfriend former South African swimmer Charlene Wittstock.

The 52-year-old son of screen legend Grace Kelly has been with the 32 year old former school teacher since 2006.  Prince Albert has had many high profile relationships including Brooke Shields and Claudia Schiffer.

Neither has been married before.  Prince Albert has 2 children from previous relationships. In the past he has said of his constantly scrutinized love life:

“I feel that the public should let me decide at my own pace.”

“My companion won’t have to play the traditional representational role usually attributed to royal spouses, but she will be closely associated with the affairs of the principality if she so wishes.

“It is true that it would be easier to share (everything) with another, not only the work but (your) emotions.”

Prince Albert has always vowed to only marry for love and it looks like he finally found it.  Congratulations to the Prince and Charlene.

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