Prince Jérôme

Duke of Royan from 2015 to 2021

Biography

Prince Jérôme Jean Louis Rainier Marie Charles was born on January 02, 1972 in Monaco (Principality of Monaco). He is the first child of Their Highnesses Prince Jean and Princess Anne.

He spent his childhood in Saint-Germain-en-Laye and studied at the Lycée international. After short studies in international relations, the Prince chose a military career.

In 1995, he married Princess Eugenie, with whom he had two children : Prince Georges and Prince Jean.

Following the death of his father in 2015, he becomes the new holder of the title of Duke of Royan. The Prince during his tenure has acted on numerous occasions in favor of improving the conditions of education in France and to fight against the many forms of discrimination in society.

In October 2021, the Prince suffered two heart attacks. The 10th Duke of Royan died at the age of 49 from a third heart attack early the following month.