Prince Albert of Monaco is finally leaving bachelorhood behind.
The prince announced Wednesday that he will marry South African ex-swimming champion Charlene Wittstock. Wittstock will fill a role that has been empty since Princess Grace died in a car crash 30 years ago.
The prince is 52 and many wondered when – if ever – he would marry. The 32-year-old Wittstock answers that question and now will get people wondering when an heir to throne will be born.
Albert met Wittstock in 2000 when she traveled to Monaco for a swimming competition.
Wittstock swam for South Africa at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, but did not any medals.
Hollywood actress Grace Kelly married Albert’s father, Prince Rainier III, to massive hoopla in 1956. Princess Grace died in a car accident in 1982.