Christian Louis de Massy, (born 17 January 1949 in Monaco) is a member of the extended Monegasque Princely Family. He is the son of Princess Antoinette of Monaco, Baroness de Massy and her husband, Alexandre-Athenase Noghès.
Massy is a first cousin of the reigning Albert II, Prince of Monaco and nephew of Rainier III. Although he was born out of wedlock, his parents married in 1951, thus legitimizing him, and placing him in line to the throne. He was the second of three siblings. His two sisters are Elisabeth-Anne (born 1947) and Christine Alix (1951–1989).
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