Hereditary Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella: Monaco twins receive their First Communion

A special day in the lives of the Monegasque royals. According to an Instagram post from the royal family, twins Crown Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella (10) received their First Communion on Sunday. A photo officially released by the palaceshows the two children smiling side by side on their big day .

One detail in the photo is particularly striking: Gabriella is holding her twin brother Jacques' thumb. A second image from the palace's Instagram post shows the proud parents, Prince Albert II of Monaco (67) and his wife Charlène of Monaco (47), proudly standing behind their children. Albert places a hand on his heir's shoulder.

"On this day of First Communion, we warmly congratulate Hereditary Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, who received this sacrament with faith and reverence," reads the accompanying post text.

For the special ceremony, Jacques and Gabriella were dressed in albs—long, white, robe-like garments worn for this occasion. The ankle-length, unisex garment serves as a symbol of purity.

Royal fans and followers are pouring in their congratulations under the sweet Instagram post. "Congratulations! I can't believe the twins are so big already," reads one comment. "Congratulations to Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella! I'm sure their grandmother, Princess Grace, a very religious lady, is very proud of them in heaven," another commented.

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