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Prince Jacques<\/a> and Princess Gabriella<\/a> of Monaco are ringing in their birthday with new portraits.\n<\/p>\n The twin children of Prince Albert<\/a> and Princess Charlene<\/a> turned 11 on Dec. 10, and the Prince’s Palace of Monaco released three new pictures of the kids to celebrate the occasion.\n<\/p>\n “A very happy birthday to Hereditary Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, who celebrate their 11th birthday today. \ud83c\udf82\ud83c\udf88,” courtiers wrote below the Instagram<\/a> photos in French and English. The pictures were credited to Vanessa von Zitzewitz and tagged at the Prince’s Palace, where the royal family lives.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n The carousel opened with a snap of Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella twinning in white outfits, with Jacques’ arm around his sister.\n<\/p>\n Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco in a portrait released for their 11th birthday on Dec. 10, 2025.<\/p>\n Vanessa von Zitzewitz \/ Palais Princier de Monaco<\/p>\n It rolled to a solo photo of Prince Jacques, who is the heir to the throne, striking a pose with his hand on his chin while sporting a white sweater.\n<\/p>\n The montage closed with a solo shot of Princess Gabriella, who also struck a pose with her hand below her chin as she sparkled in a shimmering white dress.\n<\/p>\n Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella are sharing the unique experience of growing up in the royal spotlight, but Prince Albert previously told PEOPLE about their distinct personalities<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Prince Jacques in a portrait released for his 11th birthday on Dec. 10, 2025.<\/p>\n Vanessa von Zitzewitz \/ Palais Princier de Monaco<\/p>\n “In very broad terms, Jacques is a little more shy and a little quieter, but he can also come up with some very funny things,” Prince Albert exclusively told PEOPLE in 2021, when the twins were 6. “He’s a great observer and loves to size up the situation. Then he’ll go for it.”\n<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Princess Gabriella is “a little more outgoing, and she definitely has the gift of gab.”\n<\/p>\n “She’s just a character who loves to dance and to sing. She has no qualms about being in front of people,” he said.\n<\/p>\n Princess Gabriella in a portrait released for her 11th birthday on Dec. 10, 2025.<\/p>\n Vanessa von Zitzewitz \/ Palais Princier de Monaco<\/p>\n Jacques and Gabriella often join their parents, Prince Albert, 67, and Princess Charlene, 47, for official royal events like Monaco’s National Day and recently posed for another close-up in their family’s Christmas card<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n On Dec. 7, the Princely Palace released a new portrait of Prince Albert, Princess Charlene and their twins to commemorate Christmas. The royal family gathered together before a festive fireplace and tree, where they were joined by an unexpected guest: their dog, Harley!\n<\/p>\n Princess Charlene, Prince Albert, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella in their 2025 Christmas card.<\/p>\n Palais Princier de Monaco\/Instagram<\/p>\n