Albert II of Monaco gives his wedding's date

The Prince Albert II of Monaco officially announced Wednesday its Engagement with the former South African swimmer Charlene Wittstock. But the prince did not take long to prepare for marriage, and according to the newspaper Nice Matin, is already scheduled for summer 2011.

"The wedding will take place next summer," said Prince Albert II of Monaco in an exclusive interview to Nice Matin. "I am pleased to inform you of my engagement to Charlene. I know that the population of Monaco was awaiting this moment. Today, I want to share my joy with her."

The couple will marry in two ceremonies: an intimate service inside the palace of the Prince and more religious in the Cathedral of Our Lady of Monaco.

This is the first marriage of a prince in Monaco for over 50 years old when his father, Prince Rainier III married Grace Kelly in the U.S. in April 1956.