On Friday, it was announced that Their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles-Philippe and Princess Naomi d’Orléans, Duke and Duchess of Anjou, are expecting their first child, due in the spring of 2026.

According to the official press release:
“Awaiting this blessed day, Their Royal Highnesses thank all those who will share in their joy and pray that this joyous time will be filled with peace and love. No further statements will be made at this time.”

The couple married on September 9, 2023, and divide their time between the Principality of Monaco and the South of France.

Prince Charles-Philippe d’Orléans, Duke of Anjou, is a member of the House of Orléans, a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty. He is a direct descendant of King Louis-Philippe I, who reigned from 1830 to 1848 and was the last king of the French.

According to his official biography, Prince Charles-Philippe served for twelve years in the Infanterie de Marine, undertaking operational missions abroad and contributing to strategic planning and civil–military coordination. His military service laid the groundwork for subsequent responsibilities in institutional leadership and international development.

He holds a Master’s degree in Communication Institutionnelle from l’Université Paris-Sorbonne, as well as a second Master’s degree in Intelligence Économique from EISTI. His professional pursuits include founding a consultancy in economic intelligence and directing renewable-energy development projects in sub-Saharan Africa. He also serves as special advisor to the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation in relation to international development missions.

Culturally, Prince Charles-Philippe is the author of three historical novels and serves as President of the Prix littéraire Hugues Capet, an institution dedicated to the preservation and study of Capetian heritage. He previously served as Grand Maître of the Ordre Militaire et Hospitalier de Saint-Lazare de Jérusalem (2004–2010) and now holds the honorary dignity of Grand Maître émérite. He also serves as Grand Prieur de France within the Order.

Prince Charles-Philippe was previously married to Diana Álvares Pereira de Melo, the 11th Duchess of Cadaval. Together, they have one child, Her Royal Highness Princess Isabelle d’Orléans, born on February 22, 2012, in Portugal. The Princess’s godparents are His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain and Princess Dora Loewenstein.

Princess Naomi d’Orléans, Duchess of Anjou, was born Naomi-Valeska Salz in 1981 to Wolfgang and Karola Salz. The Princess holds a Master’s degree in Economics, as noted in her official biography, and has pursued a professional career in economic strategy and consultancy. Prior to her marriage to Prince Charles-Philippe, she was married to the German fashion designer Otto Kern, who died in 2017.

Since her marriage to Prince Charles-Philippe, Princess Naomi has undertaken public duties alongside the Prince, contributing to cultural, charitable, and representational activities associated with the Orléans branch of the historic Capetian dynasty.