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Before they were royal: The life of Princess Charlene of Monaco

Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco stepped into the shoes of one of the most legendary women in history, bearing her title and serving Monaco as their first lady just as she did. Nearly six years following the succession of Prince Albert II to his father’s throne, Charlene Lynette Wittstock married and became royalty. Thirty-three years before her wedding day…
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Princess Caroline and Princess Charlene: how many are too many first ladies?

Princess Caroline of Monaco turns 65 this year and does it while walking one of the toughest tightropes.  Princess Charlene has been a part of Prince Albert’s life for almost two decades now. The two met in 2000 at the Mare Nostrum swim meet in the principality and officially revealed their relationship to the world at the 2006 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Turin, Italy.  Since…
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The Monaco tradition which brought Princess Charlene to tears

All eyes are on Monaco as two possible moments for Princess Charlene to re-enter public life approach. Her 44th birthday, on January 25th 2022, is quickly followed by the feast day of St. Devote, Monaco’s patron saint. Celebrations for Devote are popular across the principality and Charlene has been an enthusiastic participant in past years, showing a connection to the country’s…
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Princess Charlene's Christmas reunion with her children

It has been revealed that Princess Charlene of Monaco had a festive meeting with Prince Albert and their two children, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, shortly before the Christmas period. According to Marie Clare, the Monegasque sovereign took the twins to see Charlene shortly before Christmas, spending around four hours with the Princess. The publication reports that the family…
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