Princess Charlene’s SA Foundation has shared a heartfelt tribute to the Monaco royal on her birthday today, 25 January. The 3-minute video includes photos from her childhood, her swimming career, her wedding to Prince Albert II, her family life with her twin children (Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella) and her life as a royal meeting […]

PARIS (Reuters) – Princess Charlene of Monaco will be visited by her two children and her husband, Prince Albert, during the Christmas holidays, the prince’s palace said in a statement on Thursday, as she remains convalescing in a secret location. Charlene, a former South African Olympian who married Monaco’s ruler in 2011 in a lavish […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco has shared a beautiful but poignant Christmas card and message on her instagram page, with her 389,000 followers. This year, the card features an illustration – rather than a photo – of the family together beside a Christmas Tree. The princess, and former South African Olympic swimmer, is currently away from […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco posted a message on Friday to her children – twins Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella – who turned seven. It was her first public message in three weeks, as she remains in a clinic outside of Monaco receiving treatment for extreme “exhaustion – both emotional and physical”, according to her husband […]

MONACO (Reuters) – Princess Charlene of Monaco’s two young children held up drawings from a palace balcony during celebrations to mark the principality’s national holiday on Friday, telling their unwell mother that they missed her… writes Eric Gaillard. Charlene (nee Wittstock), a former Olympian, has halted her public duties while she convalesces in a secret location […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco will be temporarily withdrawing from public duties, in order to fully recover from her recent illness which she picked up in South Africa. The former South African Olympic swimmer was held up in SA for many months this year after suffering an unspecified ear, nose and throat (ENT) ailment which prevented […]

Early this morning, Monday 8 November, Princess Charlene was warmly welcomed back to Monaco by her husband Prince Albert II, their six-year-old children – twins Prince Heir Jacques and Princess Gabriella – and her sister-in-law Princess Stephanie. After so many months away from her new home, it was no surprise that the Monaco Palace said […]

Prince Albert of Monaco has assured fans that his wife Princess Charlene (nee Wittstock) is “ready to come home”, and is missing Europe, after undergoing surgery in South Africa last month. However, according to local reports, the former South African swimmer was admitted to hospital in Ballito on Wednesday evening after suddenly collapsing, which may […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco has finally been reunited with her husband and children as she recovers from surgery related to a sinus infection and bone graft in South Africa, where she has been stuck since May this year. Taking to Instagram a couple of hours ago, the former South African Olympic swimmer (Nee Charlene Wittstock), […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco has shared photos of her face-timing her children from South Africa, where she is still recovering from ‘painful’ surgery she had to undergo after complications arose from a previous procedure for a serious ENT (ear, nose and throat) infection she contracted whilst in SA. Referring to six-year-old Prince Jacques and Princess […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco is missing her own 10-Year Wedding Anniversary today, as she is still holed up in South Africa. The former South African Olympic swimmer is apparently undergoing several operations following a procedure she had last month in SA to treat a serious ear, nose and throat (ENT) infection. Charlene contracted the unnamed […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco will be missing the famous Monaco F1 Grand Prix this weekend, because she’s fallen ill in South Africa and cannot travel home to the European principality. The former South African Olympic swimmer has been back in SA to raise awareness about rhino poaching. Photos on her Instagram page, posted on Thursday, […]

As the world discusses her haircut and husband’s latest paternity suit, Princess Charlene of Monaco has gracefully posted a Christmas message with family photos on her Instagram page. The former South African Olympic swimmer, born Charlene Wittstock, said: “Merry Christmas to all our friends and families, love you all ❤️” The main photo on Instagram […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco sparkled in silver at a fundraising gala on Thursday evening, 24 September, besides stars that included Sting, Johnny Depp, Naomi Campbell, Rebel Wilson, Sienna Miller, (American model) Alton Mason, designer Tommy Hilfiger and many more. While the rest of the world is holding most events online, the South African expat’s husband […]

On their ninth wedding anniversary, Monaco’s Prince Albert II and his South African expat wife, Princess Charlène, have shared a few special family portraits on their social media channels. On the day of their anniversary – Thursday 2 July – they shared a gorgeous photo taken at the Royal Palace with their children, Prince Hereditary […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco has posted a cute video message that’s being shared around the world. It features her and Prince Albert II’s twins – Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella – on their 5th birthday, leaving a special message for Princess Charlene’s mom (Lynette Humberstone Wittstock) back in South Africa. Apart from the twins being adorable, […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco has shared a video compilation of photos taken on her children’s first safari trip to Africa. The former South African Olympic swimmer posted the video to her Instagram page early this week, with a simple message: “First African Experience.” Movingly, the soundtrack to the video is Johnny Clegg’s ‘Great Heart’. The […]

MONACO (Reuters) – Daniel Ricciardo lived his own Apollo 13 moment to emerge triumphant on Sunday from what could have been a Monaco Grand Prix nightmare. And Princess Charlene (nee Wittstock) was on the Podium, with husband Prince Albert II, to help the racing driver celebrate. If Formula One’s showcase race was dull for rivals, […]

As is the annual tradition, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco welcomed all the young Monégasque children to the palace on Wednesday for a visit from Santa Claus, and a fun Christmas dance and magic show in the ‘throne room’. And on Friday evening they posted 2017’s royal Christmas Card (see below)… featuring their […]

It’s been a busy long weekend for Princess Charlene of Monaco as the principality’s National Day 2017 (Fête du Prince) has been celebrated. On Friday the former South African Olympic swimmer and her husband, Prince Albert II, distributed gifts to beneficiaries of the Monegasque Red Cross, as is the annual tradition. During the course of […]

She may now be an expat… and live in a Palace in one of the wealthiest locations in the world, but Princess Charlene of Monaco has not forgotten her homeland. Lifesaving South Africa President Dylan Tommy yesterday confirmed the appointment of Her Serene Highness as Patron of Lifesaving South Africa, at an event held at […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco is alive and well… despite malicious rumours to the contrary, claiming that the former South African Olympic swimmer died suddenly of a heart attack yesterday. The rumour appears to have been started on Twitter on Wednesday afternoon, claiming the 39-year-old had suddenly collapsed at the palace earlier that morning. It was […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco and her husband Prince Albert have starred in a Channel Four documentary, which was filmed on the eve of the Monaco Grand Prix. Watch below. With helicopter and super yacht scenes straight out of a Bond movie, the film showcases the luxury lifestyle and unique beauty of Monte Carlo. “It’s very beautiful here,” says […]

The Royal Palace of Monaco has released two videos showcasing Princess Charlene‘s trip back home to South Africa. Watch below. Charlene (nee Wittstock) visited the South African branch of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation. Speaking at a cocktail party organised in aid of water safety and drowning prevention, Charlene pointed out that “here in […]

The “Office des Timbres” (Office of Stamps) of Monaco has celebrated the 5th anniversary of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation by releasing two special stamps for sale. The two stamps are copies of photos of former South African Olympic swimmer, H.S.H. Princess Charlene, in action for Her Foundation. The photo on the 0,71€ face value […]