A Devoted Athlete
Young Albert II was practically ripped from the pages of a fairy tale—handsome, multi-lingual, and wicked smart. Living in a palace as heir to Monaco’s fortune, he had all of life’s cheat codes. So it’s hardly surprising that he was also a sports dynamo.
From javelin-throwing to judo, the Prince could do it all. He was a regular Olympian-in-training, spending his days skiing down slopes and sailing through waters. But even fairy-tale princes get the itch for rebellion.
NEXT: Albert’s “happily ever after” comes with a dash of royal mischief.
