By 1333, the The House of Grimaldi: Charlene, Princess of Monaco 24 September , 2016 498 2 minutes read Born in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), Charlene moved to South Africa with her family at the age of 12. The House of Grimaldi is associated with the history of the Republic of Genoa, Italy and of the Principality of Monaco. From the viewpoint of history, the exile of 1270 appears to be the main starting point for the old feudal branches of the House of Grimaldi, such as Monaco, Boglio, and Antibes, in the 13th and 14th centuries. The House of Grimaldi: HSH Prince Albert II 22 September , 2016 295 4 minutes read Prince Albert II was born on 14 March 1958. He is the son of Rainier III, Prince of Monaco and . The House of Grimaldi, descended from Otto Canella, a Genoese statesman, and taking their name from his son Grimaldo, were an ancient and … The early history of Monaco is primarily concerned with the protective and strategic value of the Rock of Monaco, the area's chief geological landmark, which served first as a shelter for ancient peoples and later as a fortress. [1] He is the son of Rainier III, Prince of Monaco and Grace Kelly. The head of the present family is Prince Albert II of Monaco. [2] The state is also well known for having a Princess in her own right. The head of the present family is Prince Albert II of Monaco. The following is a list of rulers of Monaco.Most belong to the House of Grimaldi; exceptions, which consist primarily of the principality's administrators under periods of foreign occupation, are noted. The House of Grimaldi is associated with the history of the Republic of Genoa, Italy and of the Principality of Monaco.