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Royal Wedding 2019: How next royal wedding has American twist – like Meghan and Harry’s

Louis Ducruet is 15th in line to the Monaco throne and first met his bride-to-be Marie Chevallier in Cannes. The young couple have been together for seven years and Louis popped the question in February 2018. While Marie hails from Nice and Louis from Monaco, they share this unexpected American connection.

Louis, 26, is the grandson of American actress Grace Kelly and late Monaco prince, Rainier III.

He and Marie, 25, chose to have their wedding in the cathedral where Louis’s royal grandfather is buried as a touching nod to the late monarch.

The bride and groom to be first met in Cannes but have this fascinating American connection.

Louis and Marie first met in 2011 when they were both students at French business school Skema.

While they both maintain it was “love at first sight” it took bashful Louis a full six months to pluck up the courage to speak to Marie.

In an interview Hello Monaco ahead of the wedding., Louis said: “It was a process. I saw her in a club in Cannes, before she arrived in the same university.

“During my studies, I was a president of a student association, and I was asked to welcome the new students.

“So, I saw her and I was surprised because I remembered her from the club.

“But as I’m a shy guy I didn’t go to her directly, it took six months before we first talked. So, it was a long process.”

When Louis did finally speak to Marie he quickly realised they were “soulmates” and the rest is history.

He said: “You don’t choose your soulmate. I met Marie at university, and ever since we have been together.”

While the couple both began degrees in France they decided to head to America to finish their studies.

They attended Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina where Marie graduated with a Masters in Marketing and Louis gained a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management.

Marie says they were drawn to the college because they wanted to experience “deep America.”

Marie told People Magazine: “We wanted to experience the real, deep America.”

She added: “the beauty of the place within the mountains, the serenity, and the strong school spirit.”

Louis said their time together in America was an important period for them both before decided to move back to Monaco and settle.

Louis said: “We went to the same university in the USA when Marie studied her major and graduated together.

“Then we decided to stay in Monaco. It was the best solution for both of us. And here we are.”

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