Princess Charlene has been back in Monaco for more than a year. She spent most of 2021 in South Africa, dealing with a severe ENT infection. There were significant rumors back then that her illness was a cover for a lowkey separation from her husband Prince Albert. We still don’t know, but I absolutely believe that she was deeply unhappy and considering divorce. Once she returned to Monaco, Albert sent her off to Switzerland to basically go to rehab and recover more thoroughly. That seemed to do the trick – ever since she got back from Switzerland, she’s been playing along with the happy-family photo-ops and she’s seemed much happier in general. Then again, Charlene can still go months without being seen. Well, this week, there was a rumor going around the French tabloids about Charlene and Albert “formally separating.” The palace has denied it on the record.
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco have formally denied ‘the malicious rumours’ that they are separating after almost 12 years of marriage.
Charlene was absent from Monaco for most of 2021 while having medical treatment in her native South Africa, and was admitted to a Swiss clinic to be treated for exhaustion on her return. She’s now back in full swing with royal duties and public appearances, but French magazine ROYAUTÉ has claimed that the Prince and Princess are in the process of separation.
The Palace’s press office said they ‘formally deny the malicious rumours peddled by the magazine.
A spokesperson said: ‘I would like to formally deny the malicious rumors peddled by the French magazine Royauté. Please disregard this article which is totally unfounded.’
The rumour gained momentum when the article was repeated by gossip sites, which sparked speculation on social media.
[From The Daily Mail]
The French papers and tabloids have always had some interesting reporting and gossip on the Grimaldis, especially Albert and Charlene. They’re seen as an odd Couple, in general, and it’s widely believed that Charlene is unhappy and always trying to escape. Perhaps that was true at various points in their marriage, but I actually believe that she’s okay with her gilded cage at the moment. That being said, I wouldn’t be *shocked* if I woke up to the news of a separation. Still, it’s notable that the palace denied the story on the record.
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NO TABLOID – Monaco National Day Gala. TT.SS.HH. Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend the Monaco National Day Gala (« La Damnation de Faust » by Hector Berlioz) at the Grimaldi Forum. On November 19, 2022 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.,Image: 738775225, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Olivier Huitel / Avalon
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NO TABLOID – Monaco National Day Gala. TT.SS.HH. Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend the Monaco National Day Gala (« La Damnation de Faust » by Hector Berlioz) at the Grimaldi Forum. On November 19, 2022 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.,Image: 738775352, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Olivier Huitel / Avalon
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NO TABLOID – Dans le cadre d’un programme de renforcement des populations locales, l’Institut océanographique de Monaco transfère 46 tortues sillonnées au Sénégal Ce samedi 10 décembre, 46 tortues juvéniles ont quitté le Musée océanographique de Monaco pour rejoindre le Village des Tortues de Noflaye, au Sénégal, dans le cadre d’un projet de renforcement des populations. Cette première étape, qui s’inscrit dans un programme d’une durée de 3 ans, s’est déroulée en présence et avec la participation de LL.AA.SS. le Prince Albert II et la Princesse Charlène de Monaco, accompagnés de Leurs enfants, LL.AA.SS. le Prince Héréditaire Jacques et la Princesse Gabriella. As part of a program to strengthen local populations, the Oceanographic Institute of Monaco transfers 46 African spurred tortoises to Senegal. This Saturday, December 10, 46 juvenile turtles left the Oceanographic Museum from Monaco to reach the Village des Tortues de Noflaye, in Senegal, as part of a population strengthening project. This first step, which is part of a 3-year program, took place in the presence and with the participation of TT.SS.HH. Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco, accompanied by Their children, TT.SS.HH. Hereditary Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella.,Image: 743771005, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Olivier Huitel / Avalon
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NO TABLOID – Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend Christmas gifts distribution at La Croix Rouge in Monte-Carlo on December 13, 2022 in Monaco, Monaco.,Image: 744354128, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: NO TABLOID, Model Release: no, Credit line: Olivier Huitel / Avalon
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NO TABLOID – Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend Christmas gifts distribution at La Croix Rouge in Monte-Carlo on December 13, 2022 in Monaco, Monaco.,Image: 744354587, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: NO TABLOID, Model Release: no, Credit line: Olivier Huitel / Avalon
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NO TABLOID – TT.SS.HH. Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend the funeral of the former Archbishop of Monaco Mgr Bernard Barsi in the Cathedral of Monaco. Bernard Barsi died on last December 28th at 80 years old. He was the Archbishop of Monaco from 2000 to 2020. In Monaco on January 4, 2023.,Image: 747603801, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Olivier Huitel / Avalon
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Monaco, MONACO – Prince Albert II of Monaco, Princess Charlene, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella during the 2022 edition of the Sainte-Dévote Rugby Tournament at the Louis II Stadium in Monaco.
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Monaco, MONACO – Royal Monaco family on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco in Monte-Carlo.
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Monaco, MONACO – Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife, Princess Charlene at the photocall for the opening ceremony of the 61st edition of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival at the Grimaldi Forum, in Monaco.
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