Dungar Singh of Bikaner vs Prince Albert II

Dungar Singh oversaw the construction of new additions to the Junagarh Fort in Bikaner, including the Anup Mahal and the Karan Mahal. These structures featured intricate mirror work, frescoes, and carved marble, enhancing the fort's architectural grandeur.

Dungar Singh initiated modernization projects in Bikaner, including the construction of roads, a telegraph system, and a water supply network. These improvements connected Bikaner to broader colonial infrastructure and improved urban living conditions.

Dungar Singh founded the Bikaner State Museum within the Junagarh Fort, housing a collection of artifacts, manuscripts, and weapons. The museum preserved the cultural heritage of Bikaner and made it accessible to the public.

Albert II, as regent for his ailing father, oversaw constitutional reforms in 2002 that strengthened the role of the National Council and limited the prince's powers. These reforms modernized Monaco's governance.

Prince Albert II became the Sovereign Prince of Monaco on April 6, 2005, following the death of his father, Prince Rainier III. His accession marked the continuation of the Grimaldi dynasty's rule over the principality.

Albert II formally recognized two illegitimate children, Jazmin Grace Grimaldi (born 1992) and Alexandre Grimaldi-Coste (born 2003), in 2005. This was a significant personal and legal step, though they are excluded from the line of succession.

Albert II has been a prominent environmental activist, leading expeditions to the North Pole (2006) and Antarctica (2009) to raise awareness about climate change. He founded the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation to support environmental projects.

Albert II married South African Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock on July 1, 2011. The wedding was a major media event, but the marriage has been subject to persistent rumors of unhappiness and attempts to leave.