Philippe Junot dead at 85: Did Princess Caroline of Monaco’s first husband remarry, does he have children?
Princess Caroline of Monaco’s first husband Philippe Junot has died at 85.
Philippe Junot, who was the first husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco, has died at 85. The couple married on the Rocher de Monaco on June 28, 1978, Princess Caroline of Monaco was 21 years old at the time and Philippe Junot was 17 years her senior.
Princess Caroline of Monaco filed for divorce from Philippe Junot in October 1980. She went on to marry Stefano Casiraghi in a civil ceremony in 1983 and they went on to have three children, Andrea, Charlotte and Pierre.
Stefano Casiraghi tragically died in a speedboat crash in 1990. Princess Caroline of Monaco went on to marry for the third time, she wed Prince Ernst August of Hanover in a private civil ceremony in Monaco on January 23, 1999. The couple share a daughter together, Princess Alexandra.
Although Princess Caroline of Monaco and Prince Ernst August of Hanover separated in 1999, the couple never divorced. Princess Caroline of Monaco’s first husband Philippe Junot went on to have three children, Victoria, Isabelle and Alexis with second wife, Nina Wendelboe-Larsen. He also had a daughter Chloé with partner Helén Wendel.
Philippe Junot’s daughter Victoria paid tribute to her father and wrote: “With an emotional heart, sad to announce the passing of my father. He departed this side of the world peacefully surrounded by family on Jan 8, 2026 in Madrid after a long beautiful adventurous life.
“A grandfather of 3 almost 4. To my legendary Papa, oh how we love you ❤️ we will miss you, no adequate words… thank you for all the laughs and the adventures, showing us the *your* world & the inspiration to reach greater heights, thank you for your love which will never leave us ❤️ what a privilege to have lived by your side ❤️
“A true gentleman that he was. A difficult chapter to close but we will continue smiling and living and laughing to the max just as he would want us all to do. Until we meet again ❤️❤️❤️ somehow almost every picture I selected, he’s wearing a suit ✨🤌.”
In response, one fan wrote: “💔 💔 💔 a great person, great father and great friend went to Heaven. Generous, fun, joyful. I've been lucky enough to be part of your closest friends. We won't forget you ❤️❤️ big hug.” Another person wrote: “Sending you our deepest condolences. The kindest and funniest!! He will be with you always in your heart and your souvenirs. May he rest in peace. Sending you much love always but especially at this sad time. ❤️.”
Phillipe’s daughter Chloé wrote: “Mon papa 🕊️❤️. Tu es parti.
“But you're always there. Your big heart, grace, and humor have left an everlasting mark.
“You will be deeply missed. Never forget you, you will always remain in our heart.
“My dad, the coolest in the world ❤️✨.”