Jacques and Gabriella's first photos

They will spend their whole lives being photographed but these first images are something special. Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco have made their debut in front of the cameras in a series of special snaps with their mum and dad. And they are right royal portraits.

Gabriella et Jacques, les petits princes de Monaco sont en couverture cette semaine http://t.co/qaRD1Jphyv pic.twitter.com/rRZhyp6jLK
— Paris Match (@ParisMatch) December 23, 2014

The photos are published in Paris Match magazine and also feature in Monaco Matin. They are the first chance to see the twins who were born on December 10th by Caesarean section. The images show a very festive looking Prince Albert, in a red shirt, and a very chic Princess Charlene in jeans and cream blouse. Gabriella wears pink, Jacques is in baby blue.  There's even a Christmas tree in some.

On vous présente Jacques et Gabriella, les jumeaux princiers de Monaco http://t.co/dtEitV8zzb pic.twitter.com/ixRoXRnjbn
— Monaco_Matin (@Monaco_Matin) December 23, 2014

They look like a very happy little family and these photos are just the first. There will be plenty of chances for more images on January 7th 2015 when the twins are officially presented at the Prince's Palace in Monaco and after that, a lifetime of photos for Jacques and Gabriella. But these snaps will always have a special place in all their hearts.