Princess Antoinette, Baroness of Massy facts for kids
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Antoinette in 1962
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| Born | 28 December 1920 Paris, France |
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| Died | 18 March 2011 (aged 90) Princess Grace Hospital Centre, Monaco |
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| Burial | Chapel of Peace, Monaco | ||||
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Alexandre-Athenase Noghès
(m. 1951; div. 1954)Dr. Jean-Charles Rey
(m. 1961; div. 1974)John Brian Gilpin
(m. 1983; died 1983) |
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| House | Grimaldi | ||||
| Father | Count Pierre de Polignac | ||||
| Mother | Princess Charlotte, Duchess of Valentinois | ||||
Princess Antoinette, Baroness of Massy (born Antoinette Louise Alberte Suzanne Grimaldi; 1920–2011) was an important member of the princely family of Monaco. She was the older sister of Prince Rainier III. Her parents were Count Pierre de Polignac and Princess Charlotte, Duchess of Valentinois. Princess Antoinette was born in Paris, France. She had both French and Monegasque family roots.
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Princess Antoinette's Children
Princess Antoinette had three children with Alexandre-Athenase Noghès. He was a lawyer and a tennis champion from Monaco. Their children were born before their parents were married. They were:
- Elizabeth Ann de Massy (1947–2020)
- Christian Louis de Massy (born 1949)
- Christine Alix de Massy (1951–1989)
After their parents married, the children were officially recognized as legitimate. This meant they were included in the line of succession to the Monegasque Throne. However, when her brother, Prince Rainier III, passed away in 2005, Princess Antoinette and her children were no longer in the line of succession. This is because the rules changed to include only the current ruler's direct family.
Princess Antoinette's Marriages
Princess Antoinette was married three times during her life.
First Marriage
Her first marriage was to Alexandre-Athenase Noghès. They married in Genoa, Italy, on December 4, 1951. This was his second marriage. They later divorced in 1954. On November 15, 1951, Princess Antoinette was given the title Baroness of Massy. Her children's last names were changed to "de Massy."
Second Marriage
Her second husband was Dr. Jean-Charles Rey. He was the president of the Conseil National, which is like Monaco's parliament. They married in The Hague on December 2, 1961. Their marriage ended in divorce in 1974.
Third Marriage
Her third and final husband was John Brian Gilpin. He was a British ballet dancer. They married in Monaco on July 28, 1983. Sadly, he passed away suddenly just six weeks later.
Princess Antoinette's Life
Princess Antoinette was known for her love of animals. She lived near Monaco in a place called Èze. There, she cared for many dogs and cats. She was the president of Monaco's Society for the Protection of Animals and Refuge. She also supported the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in the United Kingdom.
The Princess Antoinette Park in Monaco's La Condamine area was named in her honor. This park is a popular place for families and has many fun activities.
Death of Princess Antoinette
Princess Antoinette passed away on March 18, 2011, at the age of 90. She died at The Princess Grace Hospital Centre in Monaco. Her funeral was held on March 24, 2011. She is buried in the Chapel of Peace in Monaco. Her parents, her daughters Elizabeth-Ann and Christine-Alix, her last husband John Brian Gilpin, and her nephew by marriage, Stefano Casiraghi, are also buried there.
Princess Antoinette's Patronages
Princess Antoinette held many important roles and supported various organizations:
- President of the Society for the Protection of Animals and Refuge of Monaco.
- President of the Canine Society of Monaco.
- President of the “Monaco Interviews on Energy Medicines,” which later became the “Monaco International Interviews.”
- President of the Monegasque Tennis Federation.
- President of the Monte Carlo Country Club.
- Vice-President of the Monegasque Red Cross.
- Patron of The Puppy and Kitten Clinic.
Titles and Honours
Titles
- December 28, 1920 – November 15, 1951: Her Serene Highness Princess Antoinette of Monaco
- November 15, 1951 – March 18, 2011: Her Serene Highness Princess Antoinette of Monaco, Baroness of Massy
Honours
Monaco: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint-Charles (December 28, 1938)- Monaco: Medal for Physical Education and Sports, First Class
- Monaco: Medal of Recognition of the Monegasque Red Cross
See also
In Spanish: Antonieta de Mónaco para niños
