Prince Albert did not come alone to the premiere of the new Bond film.
His companion was not his wife Charlène - but Hollywood star Sharon Stone.
Monaco - Prince Albert of Monaco has had to do without his wife Charlène for several months, the 43-year-old has been living in her native South Africa since January.
The reason are health problems, the princess had an ear infection.
Her doctors advised her not to fly back to Monaco under any circumstances.
She underwent an operation that lasted several hours.
Because of this long process, she was not allowed to visit her family - and not the other way around.
But at the end of August the time had come - Prince Albert visited Charlène with their children Jacques and Gabriella in their home country South Africa.
But now the prince appeared with another woman at the side - while his wife is still sitting in Johannesburg.
And the lady is not a stranger, because it is Hollywood star Sharon Stone.
Prince Albert and Sharon Stone at the "Bond" premiere in Monaco
The 63-year-old insisted on stepping out onto the red carpet in person and exposing himself to the thunderstorm of flashes from the photographers.
Stone accompanied Albert to the premiere of the new Bond film "No Time to Die" in Monaco.
The two have known each other for a long time.
At the end of September, Sharon Stone accompanied the prince to another gala in Monte Carlo.
On Instagram, a user wrote under a picture of the actress with Prince Albert: "Sharon Stone - new Princess of Monaco".
So is there more than just friendship going on - maybe even a flirt?
Sharon Stone has known Prince Albert and Princess Charlene for a very long time; they are close friends.
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Prince Albert and Sharon Stone in Monaco - wife Charlène in South Africa
When Charlène will return to Monaco is not yet certain - because she has many other plans.
Because of a royal family dispute, she wants to stay in South Africa and be by friends.