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Charlene[1] (French: Charlène [ʃaʁlɛn]; [fn 1][2] born Charlene Lynette Wittstock, 25 January 1978) is Princess of Monaco as the wife of Prince Albert II. Before her marriage, Charlene was an Olympic swimmer representing South Africa. Charlene was born in Bulawayo, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe).
Jul 1, 2024 · In early 2023, Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco have found their relationship back in the spotlight once again after a French magazine claimed the couple have started to separate. The royal couple issued a statement dismissing the ‘malicious rumours’.
Aug 4, 2023 · The royal family of Monaco is headed by Prince Albert II and his wife of twelve years, Princess Charlene. They share two children: Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, who are first and...
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- Prince Albert's Early Life and Childhood
- Olympic Career
- Accession and Reign
- Prince Albert and Princess Charlene's Marriage
- Albert's Children
Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre Grimaldi was born on 14 March 1958 at the Prince's Palace of Monaco to Prince Rainier III and American actress, Grace Kelly. He has an older sister, Princess Caroline, and a younger sister, Princess Stephanie. Sadly, his mother, Grace, died at the age of 52 following a car crash in 1982. Albert attended the Lycée Alber...
The prince competed in the bobsleigh at five consecutive Winter Olympics for Monaco from 1988 to 2002, taking part in the two-man and four-man events. Sadly he never won any medals, but his best finish was in 1988 when he came 25th in the two-man event.
Prince Rainier's health declined and Albert was appointed as regent on 31 March 2005. On 6 April 2005, Rainier died at the age of 81 after a battle with lung, heart and kidney problems. Albert succeeded his father, becoming Prince of Monaco. Causes close to his heart within his charitable work include environmental issues, as well as the arts. He i...
The royal met South African Olympic swimmer, Charlene Wittstock, at the Mare Nostrum swimming meet in Monaco in 2000 and made their public debut as a couple at the opening ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics. The couple announced their engagement in 2010, with Albert proposing to Charlene with a three-carat, pear-cut diamond ring. Wedding celebrat...
Albert and Charlene welcomed their twins Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacqueson 10 December 2014 at The Princess Grace Hospital Centre in Monaco Despite being younger than his twin sister, Prince Jacques is the heir apparentto the Monegasque throne as the crown passes according to male-preference cognatic primogeniture. The twins also have two hal...
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Apr 26, 2024 · Prince Albert proposed to the former Olympic swimmer with a handcrafted pear-cut diamond flanked by smaller diamonds and the couple were married in 2011. Initially, Charlene was regularly seen wearing the glittering ring, but since 2017 she has often been pictured without the jewel.
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Dec 23, 2022 · Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE, Monaco's Prince Albert II expresses his pride and gratitude, saying he's "really proud" of his wife Princess Charlene after her extremely "tough year."
Sep 7, 2024 · Prince Albert and Princess Charlene had their love on full display on Saturday when they attended the annual Monegasque picnic, a picnic hosted by the Monaco City Hall for citizens of the...
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