It has long been rumored that the princess would not “return” to Monaco.
That she would stay forever in South Africa.
Officially, due to a serious ENT infection, preventing him from flying.
Unofficially, out of a need to distance herself from the Rock, far from her presumed strained relations with her husband, and from her supposed couple on the verge of breaking up.
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Rumors that Charlene of Monaco quickly foiled, in November 2021. She is thus making her comeback in the Principality, after ten months of absence.
The relief will be short-lived.
Some time after his arrival on the Rock, Prince Albert II announced that his wife, "exhausted, physically and emotionally", had been admitted to a specialized establishment.
The enigmatic video of Charlene of Monaco
A discreet reappearance
After a long period of convalescence - four months - in a Swiss clinic, where she would have been treated for "an addiction to drugs and sleeping pills", specified the editorial director of Here, Marion Alombert, in the columns of
Point
, Charlene returns to the palace on March 12.
Then agrees to reappear in public.
Fifteen months after her last official engagement, in January 2021, during the Saint Dévote celebrations at Monaco Cathedral, the forty-year-old attends the Formula-E Grand Prix on April 30.
Forget the "half-hawk", this hairstyle inspired by the Mohawk Indians, and the rock'n'roll look that the princess wore in December 2020, which had surprised, even shocked, those around them and the general public.
She opts this time for a wise short haircut of a platinum blond, and a gray outfit of the most discreet.
On this occasion, Charlene of Monaco even exchanges a few laughs and smiles with her husband.
The mother of twins Jacques and Gabriella, 7, subsequently multiplied official events, from the Sainte Dévote rugby tournament to Monte-Carlo Fashion Week, via the Formula 1 Grand Prix. She sports a blue jumpsuit there. pale, imagined by stylist Terrence Bray, who also dressed her during her wedding festivities.
A contract worth 12 million euros
However, some find it hard to believe in the scenario of a sudden rediscovered bliss.
In the columns of the
Daily Mail
, Judi James, a body language specialist, affirms that the princess showed "no sign of sincere happiness" during the car race.
She adds that Charlene of Monaco avoided "forced poses" and "touch" with her husband.
New proof, if needed, that the speculation around an imminent divorce has not run out of steam.
To the point that an anonymous source mentioned in the columns of
Here
, at the beginning of May, the existence of an alleged financial agreement between the two spouses.
According to the magazine, Charlene of Monaco would have agreed to return to the Principality, on condition that her husband pays her “12 million euros per year”.
“Malicious” rumors
A rumor that the tabloid
Page Six
was quick to deny.
"Of course, she signed a prenuptial agreement for a generous amount, but Albert does not need to pay her to stay," an anonymous source told the media on May 11.
Before adding: “After such a long absence, during her illness, Charlene is really happy to be back with Albert and the children.
They spend every weekend at their country house.
Albert fully supports Charlene and helps her deal with her charities.”
This is evidenced by an interview given by the prince to the
Journal du Dimanche
, on Saturday June 4, about the painful period experienced by his wife and their family.
"We were obviously hurt by the malicious rumors that were being peddled," he said.
But we were able to stay united despite the distance, we spoke to each other a lot.
Before continuing: “Today, Charlene is back with us and this is the most beautiful thing that could happen.
She's better, we can finally spend time together.
It is a relief and a joy for all of us.”
A survivor
The message is clear: Charlene of Monaco is a survivor.
The princess has licked her wounds, and she is well and truly back.
This is confirmed by the main interested party in
Monaco-Matin
, on May 24.
"My state of health is still fragile and I don't want to go too fast," she adds.
The road has been long, difficult and so painful.
But today, I feel more serene.
As for the rumors around “divorce” or a “new home in Switzerland”, the forty-year-old qualifies them as “regrettable”.
“Like everyone else, we are human beings and like all human beings we have emotions, weaknesses, only our family is exposed to the media and the slightest weakness is relayed”, she explains.
The 40-year-old recalls all the “support” that Prince Albert gave her during her recovery.
The latter having done everything possible “to protect (her) and protect (their) children”.
"I am very happy to be back home in Monaco and with my family," she said.
A new absence
However, on June 5, Prince Albert II appears alone again at the 2022 edition of the Riviera Water Bike Challenge, a race starting from the local Yacht Club.
The day before, the palace of Monaco announced that the forties had contracted the Covid-19.
"In accordance with the health rules in force, Princess Charlene will observe a period of isolation of several days", can we read in the official message.
The press release assured that his state of health did not inspire “no concern”.
The Monegasques will nevertheless remain on the alert, awaiting the next appearance of this princess with a troubled destiny.
