Caroline of Monaco had already been married twice and widowed once when she met and fell in love with Prince Ernst August of Hanover (who had also already been married at that time). And it was supposed to be a serious relationship: on January 23, 1999, the dream couple said yes, and six months later their daughter Princess Alexandra of Hanover was born in June.
A noble double pack in a class of its own
Prince Ernst August and Princess Caroline of Hanover seemed happy, took their daughter with them to the national holiday just four months after its birth and also let the public take part in their family life from time to time – despite strict rules that were supposed to protect their privacy. Regardless of whether it was official receptions, royal weddings or charity events, Caroline and Ernst August usually appeared in a double pack.
Princess Caroline and Prince Ernst August of Hanover have not been seen together for 15 years
But everything was to change in 2009: Princess Caroline and Prince Ernst August of Hanover attended the Monte Carlo International Equestrian Show in Port Hercule with Prince Albert and Charlotte Casiraghi on June 27th. At the time, no one suspected that this date would mark their last official appearance together. The couple has not been seen together in public since. To date, neither Princess Caroline nor Prince Ernst August of Hanover have officially commented on the reasons, and the couple has also remained silent about rumors of a crisis.