When it comes to princesses, Caroline is the real deal.

By birth, she belongs to theHouse of Grimaldi.

As such, a strong work ethic was instilled in the young princess from the time she was little.

Princess Caroline wearing a hat

“I was raised with a sense of duty, obedience, and guilt.

They are sympathetic to the problems and concerns in the world today” (viaHello Monaco).

“For my brother and I, Maureen was the key figure in our life,” she said.

Prince Albert, Grace Kelly, Prince Rainier III, Princess Caroline

“When we were little, we were probably closer to our nanny than to our parents.”

“We were sad for days.

During her childhood, Princess Caroline spent time in the U.S. “It was fun.

Princess Caroline and family in 1971

I enjoyed it very much,” Caroline described.

In 1982, her mother,spoke about Caroline and her sisterto People.

Both can cook and sew and play the piano and ride a horse.”

Princesses Caroline with family in 1973

But would you expect anything less of a princess?

Sadly, however, the fairy tale romance wasn’t meant to last.

After only two years, the young couple split up.

Grace Kelly, Princess Caroline in 1980

“Everything happened too quickly,” she said.

“Since I had been little, everybody wanted me to get married,” the magazine noted.

According toHello Monaco, the marriage was eventually annulled by the Catholic Church.

Princess Caroline smiling

Grace had offered to drive the car instead of her chauffeur.

While Stephanie survived the accident, Grace did not.

Additionally, Caroline stated that only she had learned from Stephanie the entire heartbreaking story.

Caroline at her mother’s funeral

Her father, Prince Rainier III, was delighted with the way his daughter handled the transition.

A year after Grace Kelly’s death (viaHello!

), he reportedly said that “a miracle happened.

Princess Caroline looking glam

Princess Caroline stepped into her mother’s shoes.

She has the same spirit as her mother.

Casiraghi’s boat hit a wave and flipped over.

Princess Caroline at husband’s 1990 funeral

However, the driver of the boat, Patrice Innocenti, survived his injuries.

The outlet reported that weather conditions that day were normal.

In an interview withThe Royal Observer, Innocenti said he was shocked the accident occurred.

Princess Caroline, daughters in 1997

“I don’t know what caused the boat to turn over,” he said.

This led the princess' father, Prince Rainier, to request a police investigation.

To this day, however, the rumors are still just that with no supporting evidence to prove otherwise.

Caroline at a fashion show

The relationship allegedly led to controversy, asErnst-August was reportedly married and a dad of two.

This marked the marriage official in Britain, as stated by the Royal Marriages Act of 1772.

The former couple, who share a daughter, have yet to officially divorce.

Princess Caroline and ex-husband

One such cause she holds near and dear to her heart is performing arts.

Four years later, the Artistic Board of the International Contemporary Art Prize named her as president.

That’s quite the track record.

Princess Caroline at charity event

Albert is in awe of his older sister’s efforts.

“She’s often the first person on board.”

She is a devoted mother and grandmother

Princess Caroline has always seemed wise beyond her years.

Princess Caroline speaking at 2011 awards

Motherhood was not only something the princess had wanted, however.

It was also something in which she excelled.

The royal’s younger brother, Prince Albert, is quite fond of her parenting skills, too.

Princess Caroline in sunglasses

“She really raised her kids well …

In addition to being a mom, the princess is a grandmother of seven (viaTown & Country).