Prince Albert reigns at chariot race
The Sovereign punches the air in delight as he speeds around the track. The chariot wasn’t moving at quite the same pace as the Formula One cars that take Monte Carlo by storm each year, but Albert seemed to be relishing the experience nonetheless. When one thinks of racing in Monaco, the image of Formula One cars roaring around the narrow streets of the Riviera hotspot is probably the first thing that comes to mind. The tiny principality’s ruler opted for a rather older fashioned mode of transport when he helped kick off an altogether different grand prix in his homeland this week, though.
Prince Albert, who is well-known for his sporting prowess, was left with mud on his face after speeding around an earthen track on a horse-drawn chariot. But if the broad grin on his face afterwards was anything to go by, the 48-year-old sovereign was only too happy to get dirty if it meant a chance to indulge his penchant for high-speed thrills.