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The Hereditary Prince(ss) of Monaco is the title given to the heir apparent or heir presumptive of the Monegasque throne, since its official creation on 15 May 1882. Traditionally, a male Hereditary Prince is also given the title Marquis of Baux. Like the Reigning Sovereign Prince and all other members of the Princely Family, the Hereditary Prince or Hereditary Princess is styled His or Her Serene Highness.
| Name | Tenure | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Albert (I) | 15 May 1882 – 10 September 1889 | 7 years, 118 days |
| Louis (II) | 10 September 1889 – 26 June 1922 | 32 years, 289 days |
| Charlotte | 26 June 1922 – 30 May 1944 | 21 years, 338 days |
| Rainier (III) | 30 May 1944 – 9 May 1949 | 4 years, 344 days |
| Caroline | 23 January 1957– 14 March 1958 | 1 year, 50 days |
| Albert (II) | 14 March 1958 – 6 April 2005 | 47 years, 23 days |
| Caroline | 6 April 2005 – 10 December 2014 | 9 years, 248 days |
| Jacques | 10 December 2014 – present | 8 years, 85 days |
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