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I mean, I think Albert has been derelict by 1) having illegitimate children, period; 2) muddying up the succession; 3) not providing for or participating in the lives of those children [as far as I know, prior to the death of his father].
I'm not sure about not marrying (it could have been a Charles/Diana situation) as being derelict. But what is he doing to prepare his heir now, assuming he's not getting married and having legitimate offspring in the future?
After Albert, what? Caroline might outlive him by a few years and then, Casiraghi princes? Outside of jetsetting what have these kids done?
But I will give Albert kudos for being supportive of his sister.
I agree with all of your posts Iowabelle. The only thing that strikes me as good about Albert is his obvious affection for his sister, who clearly needs it. That affection does not appear to be extended to his children, which strikes me as a character flaw, and a serious one.
I also agree with the poster that said that Monaco was missing a unified family. The family is fragmented, the prince has no wife, he does have children, but he doesn't treat them as his children, the succession is a big question mark, the sisters have their own marital issues. I've always believed that a successful (and enduring) monarchy offers an ideal royal family that because of it's strength and stability can set an example and act in a supportive role within the country. That does not exist in Monaco.