Pierre Casiraghi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pierre Casiraghi
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Casiraghi in 2017
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Pierre Rainier Stefano Casiraghi
5 September 1987 Princess Grace Hospital Centre, La Colle, Monaco
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| Occupation | Businessman Majority shareholder, Engeco S.A. & Monacair |
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Beatrice Borromeo
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| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Stefano Casiraghi Princess Caroline of Monaco |
| Relatives | Andrea Casiraghi (brother) Charlotte Casiraghi (sister) Princess Alexandra of Hanover (half-sister) |
Pierre Rainier Stefano Casiraghi was born on September 5, 1987. He is the younger son of Caroline, Princess of Hanover, and her husband, Stefano Casiraghi. His grandparents were Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, and the famous American actress Grace Kelly. Pierre is currently eighth in line to become the ruler of Monaco.
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Early Life and Education
Pierre Casiraghi was born in Monaco on September 5, 1987. He was named after his great-grandfather, Prince Pierre, and his grandfather, Prince Rainier III. His father's name was also Stefano. His uncle, Prince Albert II, is one of his godparents.
When Pierre was three years old, his father passed away in a boating accident. After this, he lived with his mother on a farm in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. He went to a local school there.
Later, his mother remarried Ernst August, Prince of Hanover. The family then moved to Fontainebleau, which is closer to Paris. Pierre finished high school around 2005. A year later, he moved to Milan, Italy. He studied international economics and management at Bocconi University. Pierre speaks French, Italian, and English very well. He also knows some German and plays the saxophone.
Helping Others and Business Work
From January to February 2007, Pierre traveled to Africa with his mother. They visited countries like Niger and South Africa. They were there to help people through a charity called AMADE Mondiale. His mother is the president of this organization.
In 2009, Pierre became the main owner of Engeco. This is a construction company in Monaco that his father started in 1984. His uncle, Marco, is still the president of Engeco. Pierre also owns a large part of Monacair, an airline company.
Pierre is part of the team that manages the Yacht Club de Monaco. He helped with a charity sailing race called "Sail for a Cause." This race raised money for two charities. One helps children around the world get surgeries. The other helps migrants in Chad.
In 2011, Pierre became an honorary member of a group called the Jeune Chambre Economique de Monaco.
Sailboat Racing Adventures
Pierre Casiraghi loves to sail and race sailboats. In January 2014, he was part of the Masarati team. They raced from Cape Town, South Africa, to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His team set a new record for the journey!
Pierre was also a crew member for the Monaco Racing Fleet. This team won the Palermo-Monte Carlo Regatta in 2013. They won the same race again in 2014. His boat, the Esimit Europa 2, also won the Giraglia Rolex Cup in June 2014.
Pierre is the captain of Team Malizia. This team sails a special type of boat called a hydrofoil sailboat. The team's name, Malizia, comes from his ancestor, François Grimaldi. In 2019, Pierre and his teammate Boris Herrmann sailed Greta Thunberg and her father across the Atlantic Ocean. This trip helped Greta attend a climate change meeting.
In August 2017, Pierre and Boris Herrmann raced in the Fastnet Race. They started in Cowes, sailed to Ireland, and then back to Devonshire. They finished the race in third place.
Auto Racing Fun
Pierre Casiraghi often takes part in the Monte-Carlo Historic Rally. This is a race for old cars that happens every January. In May 2014, he raced professionally for the first time. He drove car #26 in the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup. He finished 22nd in the first race and 20th in the second. A family friend, Jacky Ickx, who was a racing driver, encouraged him to try it.
Personal Life
Pierre Casiraghi has been with journalist Beatrice Borromeo since 2008. They got married in a small ceremony on July 25, 2015, in Monaco. A bigger religious ceremony took place on August 1, 2015, in Italy. Many famous guests attended their wedding.
Pierre and Beatrice have two children. Their first son, Stefano Ercole Carlo, was born on February 28, 2017. Their second son, Francesco Carlo Albert, was born on May 21, 2018.
See also
In Spanish: Pierre Casiraghi para niños
