Prince Albert of Monaco ensured that his children were supported at royal engagements when Princess Charlene wasn’t there, according to body language experts.
Albert, 63-years-old, made two public appearances alongside six-year old twins Jacques & Gabriella, after Charlene, 43 was admitted into a treatment facility. She paid close attention to the children at each of these events.
‘It wouldn’t be unusual for a father to step up to the plate with his children while a mother is unwell or absent like this but for a royal male of Alberts generation this tactile and very focused behaviour might not have been a given,’ body language expert Judi James told FEMAIL.
Charlene was able to seek treatment for her ’emotional, and physical exhaustion within days after her return from Monaco. This followed a 10-month absence in South Africa. After a solo charity visit to Monaco, Charlene became ill with a sinus infection. Later she needed surgical treatment which delayed her return.
Today, Page Six reports that Charlene almost died after she had surgery for swallowing problems due to a serious throat infection. She has also lost half of her body weight.
Protective: Prince Albert of Monaco has ensured his children feel supported and protected at royal engagements in the absence of their mother Princess Charlene, a body language expert has claimed. Pictured is Prince Albert holding Gabriella’s hand during an engagement.
They are by their side: Albert joined six-year old twins, Judi James, at the Monaco tree-planting competition. He stood beside them as a sign of support.
Albert said that he has taken on more responsibility in the lives of his children as Charlene continues to struggle with her health.
After having been removed from their classrooms due to Covid, Gabriella & Jacques have started homeschooling at the palace
‘For me, it’s pretty simple – my priority is my family,’ he said in an interview this month. He added, “Ofcourse, without neglecting the state affairs… It is my hope that everyone can understand this. If I have the opportunity to spend time with my family, it is without reservation.
‘This is an extremely important time in their life – the way they grow up helps them see the world.
“And if one parent is absent for medical reasons the other parent needs to be there. Too many of my friends and acquaintances have said to me they wish they could be there at certain ages for their children. These regrets are not something I want.
At Wednesday’s tree-planting event, his body language reflected this commitment to his kids.
Undivided attention: His behaviour was similarly attentive at the Monaco National Day celebrations last Friday. Gabriella said to him that he had only eyes for Gabriella.
Albert was attentive to the children’s needs at the National Day Celebrations. Jacques and Gabriella wrote heartbreaking letters to Princess Charlene
Judi explained that small signs like these show a deeper connection.
Albert joined Jacques, Gabriella and other children to plant a tree to mark the centenary of Soroptimist International, a women’s organisation promoting peace and working to improve the lives of women and girls around the world.
While his two children waited to plant the tree, the father of two stood by them. Gabriella was at one point leaned down to talk to him and to place a comforting hand on his back.
At the Monaco National Day celebrations, last Friday, his behavior was similar.
As Albert watched the celebrations from his balcony, he was supported by Caroline and Stephanie, who were there to support him.
As they stood before their father, the twins displayed heartbreaking signs that said, “We miss you Mommy” and “We love you Mama.”
Gabriella reached out and touched her father before the National Day celebrations. Judi explained that this affection isn’t a given for Albert’s male royals.
Playful moment: The bond between the father and his children was also evident on the day Charlene returned from South Africa. They invited photographers to take pictures of Charlene arriving at the palace. Albert was held by the children like a human swing to be played with.
Are you changing your thoughts? It is quite a change from what Albert and Charlene did earlier in the year, when Albert flew to South Africa with the children to see Charlene. They clusted around their father in Monaco last week
He leaned down at different times to talk to his children and engaged in their questions.
Judi said that he seems to put his children first at all formal events, standing behind them and then moving to their level in order to express and give the children more control and care.
Charlene, who had just returned from South Africa with her husband and father, was also able to see the bonds between them. They invited photographers to take pictures of Charlene arriving at the palace.
Judi analyzed one of the photos and said that he was a very playful father.
‘The children seem to lean towards him to play and when he has both children’s hands they do appear to be using him as a human swing.’
“This picture of the parents together is very telling. It shows that they are able to provide support and emotional balance.
Charlene walks her dog with Charlene, and the children feel more at home walking alongside their father.
It is quite a change from earlier in the year, when Albert and his children flew to South Africa for Charlene’s birthday.
Judi stated that the couple were photographed in South Africa with their mother, which might have been cause for concern. However, they seem equally at ease here clustering with dad.
At the weekend, Prince Albert revealed his wife has been admitted to a ‘treatment facility’ where she will remain for ‘at least several’ weeks.
After he had staged an intervention in her family with his brothers and sister, the royal said that his wife has become increasingly fragile.
Albert didn’t reveal any details about her condition, but she ruled out Covid and cancer.
His comments made reference to mental health issues, stating that the woman was unable to face her official duties or family obligations and has been suffering from exhaustion.
Albert spoke to People magazine and stated that the Monaco family reunion two weeks ago went “pretty well” in the initial hours. However, it became clear that Charlene was not feeling well.
According to him, the ex-Olympian had’realized she needed assistance’ and added: “She couldn’t handle official duties, family or general life.
According to the Prince, treatment decisions were made in an intervention style meeting. He explained that she sat down with her siblings and her sister-in law. The decision was already made by her, so we asked that she confirm it before us. She was keen to do this.
“She knew that the best thing was to take a break and get a medically-framed treatment. But not in Monaco. It would need to be somewhere else than Monaco for privacy reasons.
He also revealed to Charlene that Gabriella, Jacques and Jacques would visit’ her once the’medical go ahead’ was granted. According to the twins of six years old, ‘they knew she was tired’ but ‘not quite themselves’.
French magazines like Voici reported that Charlene had traveled to Switzerland where there are many private clinics for specialist medical care.
Albert stated, “I think I’m going to say that several times. However, this does have nothing to do our relationship.” Let me be very clear. These problems aren’t in our marriage; they don’t affect the husband-wife relationship. They are of a different nature.
Albert said, “She wasn’t sleeping well for a few days and wasn’t eating well.” Her weight loss made her more vulnerable to potential illnesses. The flu or a cold, or God forbid COVID.
In another interview in Monaco-Matin, translated from French, he said. He said, “There is fatigue, and not just physical. That can only be managed with rest and supervision.”
“She’s not here in the Principality, but she will soon be available for us to see her. You will not be able to tell me more because I am too private.
Claims she will stay in Swtizerland were backed up by a source who knows the couple well, who said: ‘The South of France is too close, but Switzerland has superb private medical facilities, and Charlene will be well looked after there.’
Albert answered the question “Were the children more protected” during the mother’s absence? They had plenty of distractions, and they had a circle of family members that ensured they received affection.
Charlene was forced to leave following new allegations that Albert, an ex-swimmer for South Africa and Charlene had a child with a Brazilian woman.