Now, though, he’s sweeping off to either NYU or Fordham to study business or international relations. ‘I feel I’ve outgrown [London]. Coming to New York is better for me to grow as a person, to be independent. This is the first time I’m moving out by myself. My mum understands that it’s necessary. Even though I’m her last child and she has that feeling that the last one’s leaving, she understands that it’s important for me to be independent.’
His apartment search is centred around SoHo, which he loves for its cool shops and restaurants. ‘Even the streets are nice: there is always energy there.’ Come January, you might find him eating at Wolfgang Puck’s Cut inside the Four Seasons, or Cipriani. Downtime will be spent playing sports and at the gym. ‘It’s very important to keep a good rhythm of life and stay healthy. I primarily [like] football and basketball. Tennis as well.’ Expect to see Alexandre in the NBA crowd soon: his team of eight years is the Memphis Grizzlies. And he has plans to venture over the bridge. ‘I would like to start working more on giving back. We’ve been talking to the Boys and Girls Club in Brooklyn about potentially doing charity work with them. I’d love to do that.’
An ambassador, a philanthropist, the son of a prince. Before all the Blair Waldorfs charge Vivier-heel-first for Bleecker Street, there’s one thing they should know about this most eligible bachelor. There’s a girl: ‘It’s going very well. We met in Monaco, I’m moving to New York, she’s already moving to New York.’ Whoever she is, she’s got a catch. Aside from the looks, aside from the royal blood, there is a kindness that emanates from Alexandre. ‘I’m very loyal and outspoken,’ he says. ‘I like to be honest with my friends as much as I can, to be there for them, to tell them the truth. Loyalty is a big thing for me.’ He looks for much the same in a girlfriend: ‘Loyalty and honesty. Caring as well, and understanding.’
Looking forward, his focus seems crystal clear: ‘Finishing my studies, working with charities, trying to make an impact on those less privileged than I am. As well as working in a relationship with Monaco, with my dad. I’ve got a good plan, so I’m really happy about that.’ As for the pressure of having royal blood? ‘Since I’m part of this establishment, there is a natural pressure that comes with it. But any additional pressure? No, not really. I think I just have to do my job and honour my heritage and my family in a respectable way. But I consider myself to be very respectable and very kind, so I think I will do justice to my name.’ With total grace, you can count on it.
This article was first published in the December 2023 issue, on sale Thursday 2 November
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