The long-awaited kickoff of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games sounded this Friday, July 26, marking the start of an extraordinary celebration. In the stands, among the heads of state, Prince Albert of Monaco stood out by sharing a touching moment with his son, Jacques Honoré Rainier. Although he is the Prince of Monaco, Albert II proves above all a devoted father. During this memorable ceremony, he was surrounded not only by his 10-year-old son, but also by his wife, Princess Charlene of Monaco, and his daughter, Gabriella. Together, they embodied the family spirit at the heart of this prestigious event, wonderfully illustrating that, behind titles and functions, the bonds of the heart remain the most beautiful of riches. In the official stands, Prince Albert of Monaco stands out with his red suit jacket and white blouse, captivating his son's attention with animated explanations. To protect Jacques from the uncertain weather, he gave him a transparent hooded cape, creating a bonding moment between father and son. The day before this long-awaited opening ceremony, the princely couple attended a prestigious dinner organized in the majestic Louvre Pyramid by the International Olympic Committee. For the princely family, this historic sporting event has a very special meaning. Indeed, Princess Charlene is no stranger to the world of the Olympic Games: she participated in the Sydney Olympics in 2000, where she shone in swimming, winning several medals before becoming the prince's wife. A passion for sport which further unites this already emblematic family. Prince Albert of Monaco, brother of Stéphanie and Caroline, had the honor of representing the Principality at the 1988 Winter Olympics as an athlete specializing in bobsleigh, a thrilling discipline similar to luge. This event takes place on an ice track, aboard a streamlined machine that slides at full speed. But his commitment does not stop there: Albert also participated in the 1992, 1994, 1998 and 2002 Olympic Games, demonstrating his unwavering passion for winter sports. A true enthusiast of the discipline, Charlene's husband founded the Monegasque Bobsleigh, Luge and Skeleton Federation, of which he is proudly president. His investment in the development of these sports in Monaco testifies to his love for competition and his desire to promote sporting excellence within the Principality.