She despises hypocrisy and, despite speaking with political correctness in mind, belongs to one of Italy’s oldest families. The House of Grimaldi. After tying the knot in 2015, Pierre Casiraghi became the youngest son of Caroline of Monaco. Beatrice Borromeo is a journalist and a royal figure who channels a rebellious streak into her work; Netflix’s latest project, The Prince Who Never Reigns, leans into true crime as its base. Hero Victor Emmanuel of Savoy was the son of Italy’s last king and, though never crowned, remains infamous. The 19-year-old German Dirk Hamer died on Cavallo island in Corsica; although the murder went unresolved, indications point to Víctor Manuel aiming to frighten a group of young Italians who spent a night aboard several boats near his exile summer home in 1978. A gunfight followed, and the victim was fatally wounded.
Beatrice Borromeo admits she chose a personal story to reconnect with the old world. Her investigative journalism has been a throughline since her marriage to Pierre Casiraghi. Her mother, the Countess Paola Marzotto, was a close friend of Birgit Hamer, the victim’s sister, whom Beatrice calls aunt. She grew up hearing about the crimes and, during her time as editor at Il Fatto Quotidiano, a left-leaning newspaper, she became associated with the controversy surrounding Silvio Berlusconi. Víctor Manuel de Saboya later released a video boasting about deceiving the court that acquitted him.
Model, Law and Economics graduate
Beatrice gained independence at sixteen, pursuing modeling due to disagreements with her mother while earning her own income. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Law and Economics in Milan and completed a Master of Journalism at Columbia University in New York. Her path crossed with Pierre Casiraghi on the red carpet at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival during a work event. He reportedly declared his affection, and the moment left him amused as he laughed at the idea that she would someday become his partner.
The wedding occurred five years later, a ceremony at the Grimaldi Palace followed by a religious rite. The Borromean Islands of Lake Maggiore, owned by Beatrice Borromeo’s father, Carlo Ferdinando Borromeo, Count of Arona, framed the setting. A curious twist happened when Beatrice slipped away from guests to interview an anti-mafia judge who had captivated Marco Travaglio, the editor of Il Fatto Quotidiano.
After this anecdote, Beatrice focused on raising their children: Stefano, six, and Francesco, five. She sought to provide them with the stability she felt she lacked in childhood, a period marked by Carlo Borromeo’s ongoing back-and-forth between his never-married mother and his wife. Alongside Marion Zota, the family forms a unique unit with five children from two women.
In those years, Beatrice Borromeo contributed to important documentaries like Lady Ndrangheta, about the Calabrian mafia, which suggested a shift away from old narratives toward a new role where she often acted as an ambassador. Publications noted Dior as a leading symbol of royal style. In 2018, Astrea Movies emerged as the production company where she found growing success, and Netflix became a platform for creative projects. With the children in school, she hinted at a future audiovisual project, perhaps a new series akin to The Crown, focusing on Monaco and its 13th-century Glacial epic of the Grimaldi lineage.
Beatrice had largely avoided discussing her mother-in-law in interviews, but she is now studying the Monaco archives to understand the unknown paths ahead. The question remains what path Beatrice Borromeo will take if she uncovers information that disturbs her while exploring those records.
Hates hypocrisy and, though politically correct, she belongs to one of Italy’s oldest families. The House of Grimaldi. After marrying in 2015, Pierre Casiraghi became the youngest son of Caroline of Monaco. Beatrice Borromeo is a journalist and a royal who channels her rebellious spirit into her work; Netflix’s newest project, The Prince Who Never Reigns, centers on true crime. Victor Emmanuel of Savoy, the son of Italy’s last king, never ascended the throne yet remains famous for his notoriety. The 1978 incident on Cavallo Island in Corsica involved the death of a 19-year-old German, Dirk Hamer. Although the case remained unsolved, indications are that Víctor Manuel, armed with a rifle, aimed to frighten a group of young Italians who spent the night on boats near his exile home. A firefight ensued and the victim died from his wounds.
Beatrice Borromeo states she chose a personal narrative to reconnect with the old world. Her investigative journalism has been a constant since her marriage to Pierre Casiraghi. Her mother, the Countess Paola Marzotto, was a close friend of Birgit Hamer, the victim’s sister who Beatrice regards as an aunt. She grew up hearing about the crimes and, while editor at Il Fatto Quotidiano, she became involved in the discourse surrounding Silvio Berlusconi. Víctor Manuel de Saboya later released a video boasting about deceiving the court that acquitted him.
Model, Law and Economics graduate
After gaining independence at sixteen due to tensions with her mother, Beatrice pursued modeling to earn her own income. She earned a Bachelor’s in Law and Economics in Milan and completed a Master of Journalism at Columbia University in New York. Her path intersected with Pierre Casiraghi on the Cannes red carpet in 2010. He confessed his feelings then, and their connection deepened with time, transforming a flirtatious moment into a lasting alliance.
The couple wed five years later in a ceremony at the Grimaldi Palace, followed by a religious ceremony. The Borromean Islands of Lake Maggiore, belonging to Beatrice’s family, offered a picturesque backdrop. A memorable moment saw Beatrice stepping away to interview an anti-mafia judge who had captivated Marco Travaglio, Il Fatto Quotidiano’s editor.
Following the celebration, Beatrice devoted herself to raising Stefano, six, and Francesco, five. She aimed to provide stability her own childhood lacked, marked by Carlo Borromeo’s frequent changes between partners. The family, including Marion Zota, became an unusual blend with five children born to two women.
During the years Beatrice appeared in significant documentaries such as Lady Ndrangheta, focusing on the Calabrian mafia, which signaled a shift toward a broader, ambassador-like role. Dior’s fashion leadership was recognized, and in 2018 Astrea Movies became a platform for her projects, leading to collaborations with Netflix. With the children settled in school, she anticipated a new audiovisual project that resembled The Crown but centered on Monaco and its historic Grimaldi saga.
She chose to limit discussions about her mother-in-law, but now she examines the Monaco archives to uncover what may lie beneath. The question remains: what direction will Beatrice Borromeo take if she discovers something unsettling while exploring those archives?