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The constitution of Monaco was
modified to ensure that Charlotte
could accede to the throne.
She married the Count Pierre de
Polignac in a civil ceremony. Their
church wedding was celebrated on
20 March. They had two children,
Antoinette de Monaco and the fu-
ture Prince Rainier III, father of the
current prince, Albert II.
Unfortunately, the couple sepa-
rated after 10 years of marriage.
The divorce was made official in
1933.
On 30 May 1944, the Princess abdi-
cated in favour of her son Rainier III.
She then left Monaco for Paris
and lived in uncommon lifestyle
for the period. She was passio-
nate about reforming former pri-
soners, which she worked to re-
habilitate. She obtained the title of
Commandeur de l’Ordre du Mérite
Social for her work. She died in
1977 in the French capital.

On the left page
Old souvenir postcard published for the wed-
ding of the Duchess of Valentinois.
Old postcard of the wedding of Princess
Charlotte.
On this page
Monaco 1949, Rainier III and Princess
Charlotte Red Cross sheet.
Monaco 1981, first-day envelope with the
Princess Charlotte stamp.

Delcampe Magazine 49