Prince Albert of Monaco’s cousin Antoine de Massy, 29, found dead as Ukrainian man is charged
Key Points:
- Antoine De Massy, cousin of Prince Albert of Monaco, was found dead in a park in Monaco’s Larvotto district after leaving a nightclub, with an autopsy indicating he likely died from a 13-meter fall.
- A 42-year-old Ukrainian man, residing in Monaco for 30 years, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and failure to assist, though he denies the allegations and is presumed innocent.
- Authorities are investigating the exact circumstances of De Massy’s death to determine the sequence of events leading to his fall.
- De Massy was a passionate tennis player from a family with strong ties to the sport and had aspirations to represent Monaco at the Olympics.
- Prince Albert and Princess Charlène expressed their condolences, acknowledging the family tragedy and De Massy’s connection to Monaco’s royal lineage.