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Caroline is not heir apparent because she is not male. Were there a younger brother to Albert, he would heir apparent to Albert. Caroline was heir apparent until Albert was born, then became heir presumptive again. She would have been moved down the line (as Charlotte is behind Pierre) had Stephanie been male.
Monaco's constitution gives preference to males. Before it had been males only. Rainier had it changed so Caroline could be heir should Albert not have children. He did not want Monaco to be reabsorbed by France. Now there is no danger of that as Caroline (and Stephanie) have plenty of heirs. Were Caroline to become reigning Princess, Andrea would be heir apparent.
As to Albert now, he had a regency codicil drawn up some time ago which grants Caroline immediate Regency upon his incapacitation. If Albert were to become ill (unable to serve effectively, but still alive), Caroline would be acting Regent (as Albert was during the last week of Rainier's life).
This also allows for Caroline to take immediate control should Albert die although I think she would bypass the regency and just wait the three months before enthronement or possibly ceding her succession right in favor of Andrea.
I personally think that if Albert were to die without legitimate heirs in the next ten years, Caroline would reign for awhile to groom Andrea and then pass. But I've not gotten a response on whether or not she can do that. Caroline may only have the option of passing/ceding BEFORE she would serve, otherwise she would have to reign until death.
Anyway, while Albert is alive and healthy, but out of the country, his Council acts on his behalf, according to his (Albert's) instructions. Even while is in danger.
And I got this information from the Press Office. I wrote quite a lengthy letter before his trip (in March) asking many of the same questions. I even sent it to a Wikipedia editor but nothing has come of it.
Ann
Monaco's constitution gives preference to males. Before it had been males only. Rainier had it changed so Caroline could be heir should Albert not have children. He did not want Monaco to be reabsorbed by France. Now there is no danger of that as Caroline (and Stephanie) have plenty of heirs. Were Caroline to become reigning Princess, Andrea would be heir apparent.
As to Albert now, he had a regency codicil drawn up some time ago which grants Caroline immediate Regency upon his incapacitation. If Albert were to become ill (unable to serve effectively, but still alive), Caroline would be acting Regent (as Albert was during the last week of Rainier's life).
This also allows for Caroline to take immediate control should Albert die although I think she would bypass the regency and just wait the three months before enthronement or possibly ceding her succession right in favor of Andrea.
I personally think that if Albert were to die without legitimate heirs in the next ten years, Caroline would reign for awhile to groom Andrea and then pass. But I've not gotten a response on whether or not she can do that. Caroline may only have the option of passing/ceding BEFORE she would serve, otherwise she would have to reign until death.
Anyway, while Albert is alive and healthy, but out of the country, his Council acts on his behalf, according to his (Albert's) instructions. Even while is in danger.
And I got this information from the Press Office. I wrote quite a lengthy letter before his trip (in March) asking many of the same questions. I even sent it to a Wikipedia editor but nothing has come of it.
Ann