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Charlotte Casiraghi

Charlotte Casiraghi is a Monégasque writer, philosopher, and fashion figure who is a member of the princely family of Monaco.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Charlotte Casiraghi is a Monégasque writer, philosopher, and fashion figure who is a member of the princely family of Monaco.

Who she is

Born in 1986 in Monaco, Charlotte is the second child of Princess Caroline of Monaco and the late Stefano Casiraghi, and the granddaughter of Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly. She is often described as a royal figure, but she does not hold the title of princess — she has publicly stated, “I’m not a princess.”

Her career

Casiraghi has worked as a writer and philosopher, with experience in journalism and publishing. She has also modelled and served as a brand ambassador, particularly in the fashion world, blending intellectual interests with a high public profile.

Public profile

International media covers her for her fashion, intellectual pursuits, and royal family ties. Despite the attention, she keeps her personal life relatively private. As of 2024, she separated from film producer Dimitri Rassam.

In short

  • Monégasque writer, philosopher, and fashion figure.
  • Member of Monaco's princely family, but says “I’m not a princess.”
  • Career spans journalism, publishing, modelling, and brand ambassadorship.
  • Twelfth in line to the Monaco throne.

Quick questions

Who is Charlotte Casiraghi?
Charlotte Casiraghi is a writer, philosopher, model, and public figure from Monaco's princely family.
Is Charlotte Casiraghi a princess?
No. She is a member of the princely family but has said, “I’m not a princess.” Her mother is the princess.
Who are Charlotte Casiraghi's parents?
Her parents are Princess Caroline of Monaco and the late Stefano Casiraghi.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte_Casiraghi
    Supports: Birth date, parents, nationality, occupations, and line of succession.
  2. Monaco Tribune — https://www.monaco-tribune.com/en/listing/charlotte-casiraghi/
    Supports: Family background and relation to Princess Caroline, Stefano Casiraghi, Prince Rainier III, and Grace Kelly.
  3. South China Morning Post — https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3169266/meet-princess-carolines-daughter-charlotte-casiraghi
    Supports: Public profile, occupations, and statement that she is not a princess.
  4. Vanity Fair — https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/10/charlotte-casiraghi-of-monaco
    Supports: Age in 2021, roles in fashion/media, and statement that she is not a princess.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8474098/
    Supports: Marriage to Dimitri Rassam and parentage.
  6. HOLA! USA — https://www.hola.com/us/royals/20200803fpwhopfanm/monaco-royals-charlotte-casiraghi-birthday-fun-facts/
    Supports: Birth date, parentage, and note that she is not a princess.
  7. HOLA! USA — https://www.hola.com/us/royals/20260618908148/charlotte-casiraghi-opens-up-about-childhood-pressures/
    Supports: Describes her as a philosopher, author, and granddaughter of Grace Kelly.
  8. New My Royals — https://www.newmyroyals.com/2025/08/charlotte-casiraghi-of-monaco.html
    Supports: Birth date, family, and reported 2024 separation from Dimitri Rassam.