After spending 10 months alone in South Africa, Princess Charlene of Monaco has returned to the Principality. She was not allowed to be with Prince Albert or their twin children, six year-old twins Jacques & Gabriella.
Charlene (43), arrived in Monaco this morning, having flown by private plane from Durban, South Africa, to Nice, France.
It was captured her getting off the plane at Nice airport and walking onto the tarmac. She was then greeted and taken on a brief walk by royal staff before being flown to Monaco via royal helicopter.
After a severe sinus infection, she was unable to travel. She also missed key milestones like her 10th wedding anniversary and the first day of school for her children.
Albert, at 63, insists that his wife will return home “way before” [Monaco’s National Day]On November 19,’ she added, “she’s on good form and in much better spirits”.
Charlene returns home from South Africa after an extended stay that sparked suspicions about Charlene and the Royal couple. Both denied it.
Bild reports that Princess Diana returned home to her beloved principality around eight-and-a half hours after she left.
After 10 months of living in South Africa alone, Princess Charlene, the Prince of Monaco, is now back in Monaco.
The Princess arrived back on European soil after spending 10 months living alone in South Africa where she was separated from Prince Albert and their two children, six-year-old twins Jacques and Gabriella
Charlene exits the plane on Nice’s tarmac and takes a walk with a dog before being taken to Monaco by a Royal helicopter
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Charlene (43), returned to the Principality by a Royal helicopter this morning, after she flew private from Durban, South Africa, to Nice, France via her private plane. He is also reunited, as are his wife and two of their children.
Charlene, who had been living in South Africa since she was diagnosed with a serious sinus infection and could not travel for months due to her illness, was rumoured to have remained there because of a split between Albert and Charlene (Albert and Charlene sharing an intimate moment on Charlene’s Instagram).
Charlene was reunited with her son Jacques (left) and Gabriella (centre right) after spending 10 months in South Africa. (pictured: The Monaco royal family welcomes the crowd on their Palace balcony in 2017.)
According to a royal spokesperson, Bild, “Princess is happy and in good spirits. She is eager to return home.” Mike Wittstock was thrilled that Charlene is going back to Monaco.
He said, “Thank God she’s back home,”
On October 8, Zimbabwean-born Charlene underwent a final operation to deal with an ear, nose and throat infection she contracted in May – with a palace source telling AFP that the procedure ‘went very well’.
Albert stated to the newspaper that her family was missing her, and that she was missing the children. Charlene was waiting on the final approval from her medical team before flying back to Monaco.
After Charlene had completed her last medical exam, her doctor granted her permission to travel home.
On Tuesday, Charlene shared an update of her own, taking to her social media account to reveal her heartbreak following her beloved pet dog’s death after being run over.
A mother of two posted that her little angel died after being run over. Your presence will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace.
It is not clear if Princess Charlene was accompanied by her pooch in South Africa or stayed with Prince Albert in Monaco.
After her dog was hit by a car, Princess Charlene posted her pain online.
This 43-year old former Olympian shared a photo on Instagram of Angel snuggling up to her pet dog Angel.
Charlene’s love for animals is well-documented. She was photographed walking her dog at Nice Airport immediately after landing around 8.45am this morning.
Although the owner of the royal dog is unknown, the canine was seen jumping around with excitement.
Charlene returns to the principality only weeks after sharing a photo that many people thought was particularly fragile.
This post received a flood of positive messages from users on social media. One wrote: “Get well soon. You look so fragile, take care. Hope you return to Monaco with your wonderful family.”
In her recent interview, however, with South African press she made no mention of her health. Instead, she stated that her health was not a concern and that she “can’t wait” to return home to her family.
Charlene married Prince Albert II, of Monaco, in 2011. She has lived in South Africa most of the year. This has led to speculation about a possible split.
Charlene is returning to the Principality just weeks after posting a picture in which some of her followers thought that she was particularly fragile (pictured).
Charlene (L), married Prince Albert II (R) in 2011. She has lived in South Africa most of the year. This extended stay has led to speculation about the possibility of the royal couple going through a divorce.
Meanwhile, in an interview which took place in early October which was shared on Charlene’s Instagram page, the royal said she ‘misses her children, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, terribly’, adding: ‘Any mother out there who has been separated from her children for months would feel the same way I feel.’
She said in the video: “I arrived to South Africa to supervise some foundation projects. Unknowingly, I had an infection and was feeling unwell. The problem was immediately addressed. I was grounded for several months in South Africa, unfortunately.
“I underwent my single procedure, and it was successful. I am feeling stronger, and I feel well. One more procedure. It’s now that I am eager to return to my family, whom I love so very much.
This comes amid reports that Prince Albert (pictured), ‘applied to sovereign immunity’ during his court fight against claims he fathered another love child prior to marrying Charlene
She also spoke about South Africa’s community, saying that she wanted to spread unity and strength.
She stated, “Obviously I wouldn’t want to touch upon anything political.” It is possible for people to forget their differences and focus on the next generation.
“Too much focus is placed on us and not enough on future generations. How can they look back? What is their guide? It is necessary to install this.
When asked about the anti poaching work that she had been doing in South Africa during this year’s visit, she stated: “I am determined and will return to continue the work I started as in many other African countries and South Africa.
Charlene, a 43-year-old Zimbabwean woman, married Prince Albert II, in 2011. She has spent much of this year living in South Africa, fueling speculations that they may soon be divorcing.
Preservation, preservation, restoration, education. My foundation is dedicated to this ideal. It saves lives.
The release of the interview came days after a palace source said her final operation to deal with an ear, nose and throat infection she contracted in May ‘went very well’.
The operation in South Africa was performed under general anaesthetic, and ‘is the last she had to undergo following her ENT infection. The source said that she would be monitored for up to 48 hours.
The news comes amid reports Albert applied for sovereign immunity in his court fight to stop claims he fathered another love child prior to marrying Charlene.
A relationship between a Brazilian lady and the prince of 63 years, which has already supported two unborn children, was rumored to have led to the birth in 2005.
He claimed that he had been a victim of a hoax, but his lawyers rejected it as an exaggeration. Charlene was at the time with him, and he’d met Charlene in 2000, when he was an Olympic swimmer.
It was reported last year that the case would go to court in Milan in February, however according to Town&Country, the The case was delayed after the lawyers for Prince pleaded sovereign immunity.
The lawyer Erich Grimaldi, representing the woman in the matter, stated that he hopes Albert’s plea will be rejected by the judge and that he will wait for the case’s return to court. This he feels will occur ‘immediately.
The 34-year-old claimant – who cannot be named for legal reasons – says she had a passionate affair with Albert, leading to the birth of their daughter – whose name is also classified – on July 4, 2005.
Albert was handed a letter by the 16-year old child in September 2013. It read: “I don’t understand how I grew up without my father. And now, that I have found your love, I don’t think you want to meet me.”
Last December, legal papers were also filed, as lawyers for the claimant called on Albert to undergo a DNA test – just as he did before finally being identified as the father of two illegitimate children born in the 1990s and early 2000s.
“This happened long before Charlene, Albert, and the current case is from a time when she was still in love with Albert,” said a source familiar with Monaco’s Royal family.
The year has been a difficult one for Charlene, which included Albert’s death from coronavirus and many other family problems. She’s now ready to face the worst.
Charlene Wittstock, the princess’s maiden name, was an Olympic swimmer in South Africa. In 2000, she met Albert for the first time at a Monaco aqua competition.
Charlene and Charlene began their relationship soon after. They were married at an extravagant wedding in July 2011 to the House of Grimaldi.
Their twins – daughter Gabriella and son Jacques – were born three years later and are seen as the family’s official heirs.
By this time, Charlene had come to terms with Albert’s hard fought legal battles with women who eventually won financial settlements over children they had with Albert – even though he originally denied their claims.
Albert, who was then Prince of Monaco was confirmed that he was Alexandre’s biological father in May 2005. This was just before his enthronement.
In May 2006, a DNA test confirmed that Albert was also the father of Jazmine Grace. This was due to an affair with Tamara Rotolo (an American estate agent) which he had while she was in South France on vacation.
Alexandre was born in 2003 and Jazmine in 1990. According to the Brazilian woman, she traveled around the globe with Prince Alexandre in 2000s.
Grimaldi, the lawyer, stated that he filed documents detailing his client’s affair with Albert. This included trips to Brazil and France.
According to court documents, they were even said to be in Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Brazilian gave him a warm hug.
Thierry Lacoste is Albert’s attorney and has called the allegations a ‘hoax’. He said: ‘There aren’t intimate photos or tangible facts about a relationship.
According to the financial agreements, either Albert’s 17-year-old daughter Jazmin Grace Grimaldi or his son Alexandre Grimaldi can claim the crown of Monaco.
Instead, the line of succession favors Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, both six years old, who often appear on their parents’ social media pages.