Queen-Paola

Queen Paola was born Donna Paola Ruffo di Calabria on September 11, 1937, the youngest daughter of Prince Fulco Ruffo di Calabria and Countess Louisa Gazelli. She has three brothers and three sisters; only two are alive today. Paola married Prince Albert on July 2 1959 in Brussels. They have three children, Prince Philippe, Princess Astrid, and Prince Laurent.