Updated Sep 11 2009 – Princess Caroline of Monaco, 52, and her husband, Prince Ernst of Hanover, 55, have been living separately. Rumors said Caroline and Ernst may be divorcing.

Princess Caroline has returned to Monaco while Prince Ernst allegedly stays in the marital home in Fountainbleau. Caroline has changed school for her daughter, Princess Alexandra of Hanover. Princess Alexandra now studies at the Ecole de la Condamine in Monaco.

Princess Caroline spent her vacation at a separate location from her husband’s.

Princess Caroline and Prince Ernst may have inherited the Grimaldi curse. The Grimaldi family curse believed that the family would not have longs and good marriages. Princess Caroline married Philippe Junot and later divorced him. Caroline married Stefano Casiraghi and he died when he met with a motor boat accident.

Prince Albert II of Monaco, Princess Caroline and Prince Ernst-August of Hanover attend the inauguration of the 12th Gardening exhibition presented on the Casino terraces in Monaco on May 9, 2009.

June 15 2009
Princess Caroline & Prince Ernst August: Princess Caroline pictures

Princess Caroline, of Hanover, is in the spotlight today. Princess Caroline’s husband, Prince Ernst August, of Hanover, appeared in court on Monday, June 15. Prince Ernst August has been accused of assault on Josef Brunlehner, a hotel manager.

What was worse, Prince Ernst August was accused of suing a knuckle duster on Josef Brunlehner on Lamu, an island belonging to Kenya. The alleged assault took place in 2000. Brunlehner claimed he was hospitalized after a severe beating.

Prince Ernst August admitted giving Brunlehner two slaps because he was annoyed about a laser show at the hotel disco. Prince Ernst August said he objected to the music and light.

Prince Ernst August was tried in court in 2004. Prince Ernst August was then found guilty of assault and fines 445,000 euros, or USD 616,000.

Prince Ernst August objected to the verdict. Princess Caroline testified in a closed court hearing and confirmed her husband’s testimony that he did not beat up Brunlehner severely.

This is Prince Ernst August’s second trial. Brunlehner, Princess Caroline and the doctors on Lamu island are expected to testify.

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This entry was posted on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 4:42 pm and is filed under Gossip.