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Monaco's royal twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, two, proved to be adorable
Prince Jacques, who was displaying a head of luscious blonde curls, stole the show
He playfully poked his father in the eye as his mother held him before thousands of wellwishers
St Devote's Day is a national holiday in Monaco in remembrance of their patron saint

Published: 08:32 EST, 27 January 2017 | Updated: 10:17 EST, 27 January 2017

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It seems that Prince George and Princess Charlotte may have some stiff competition for their position as cutest royal youngsters.

Monaco's royal twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, two, proved to be adorable young royals as they joined their parents on the balcony on St Devote's Day in Monaco on Friday.

Prince Jacques, who was displaying a head of luscious blonde curls, stole the show as he playfully poked his father as his mother held him before thousands of wellwishers.

Prince Jacques playfully poked his father as he was held by his mother, Princess Charlene, on the palace balcony during the traditional Saint Devote procession in Monaco on Friday

Peekaboo! The inquisitive Prince peered out of the balcony and looked at the thousands of waiting wellwishers, whilst his twin sister was a little more reserved

His twin sister, meanwhile, took a backseat and stayed on the floor, peering out of the balcony at the cheering locals below.

The royal couple doted on the children - who were born on December 10, 2014 - as they greeted the crowd from the palace's balcony.

Prince Albert, 58, was all smiles, whilst his South African-born wife, 38, tenderly held an inquisitive looking Prince Jacques, who playfully attempted to wriggle out of her arms.

Their cherubic children were dressed in coordinating outfits as they greeted waiting wellwishers.

Prince Jacques, who was displaying a head of luscious blonde curls, stole the show during the event

Prince Jacques (L) and Princess Gabriella (R) look on from the palace balcony during the traditional procession in Monaco

Princess Charlene held her son in her arms, whilst her daughter flashed a cheeky grin peering out of the balcony

Princess Gabriella looked amused as she peered at the crowds. Saint Devote is the patron saint of the Grimaldi family, reigning in Monaco, and is celebrated each year as a national holiday

It seems that Prince George and Princess Charlotte may have some stiff competition for their position as cutest royal youngsters

Monaco's royal twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, two, proved to be adorable young royals as they joined their parents on the balcony on St Devote's Day in Monaco on Friday

South African-born Charlene tenderly patted her daughter's head as the playful twins ran riot on the balcony

St Devote's Day is a national holiday in Monaco in remembrance of their patron saint, a Christian martyr who was killed and tortured for her faith in the 4th century

The little boy clearly inherited his mother's hair and displayed a head full of bright blonde curls

Hello! Princess Gabriella was all smiles as she joined her family at the annual event

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene had earlier attended a service at Monaco Cathedral and the mother-of-two showcased her impeccable style

Charlene looked elegant in a neutral colour palette for the occasion, teaming her nude coloured coat with matching gloves.

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene had earlier attended a service at Monaco Cathedral.

St Devote's Day is a national holiday in Monaco in remembrance of their patron saint, a Christian martyr who was killed and tortured for her faith in the 4th century.

According to legend, Christians saved St Devote's body and cast it off in a boat to Africa in the hope that once there she would receive a Christian burial.

A dove then flew from her mouth and guided the boat to Monaco where it ran aground.

The Saint is believed to have helped the principality in times of peril ever since.

Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco leave the Monaco Cathedral during the Saint Devote festivities

Charlene looked elegant in a neutral colour palette for the occasion, teaming her nude coloured coat with matching gloves

The royals looked smart as they left the cathedral after paying tribute to the saint

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene had earlier attended a service at Monaco Cathedral

Princess Charlene looked resplendent and had teamed her chic camel coat with leather boots for the occasion

In line with the legend, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene took part in an annual ceremonial ritual remembering the Saint's final journey on Thursday night.

They were given torches which they used to set fire to a fisherman's boat like the one that the Saint's body was carried on.

The royal children last made a public appearance in December, when they joined their parents to distribute Christmas presents to children at Monaco's royal palace.

They were the first children for the royal couple, who married in a lavish ceremony in July 2011.

In line with the legend, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene took part in an annual ceremonial ritual remembering the Saint's final journey on Thursday night