Princess Charlene Will Not Be Attending The National Day Celebrations In Monaco And Will Instead Take a Period Of Calm And Rest To recover From Prolonged State Of Fatigue The Palace Has Announced
Princess Charlene will not be attending the National Day celebrations in Monaco and will instead take 'a period of calm and rest' to 'recover from prolonged state of fatigue', the palace has announced.
The former Olympian, 43, returned to the principality last week following a 10-month absence after she recovered from surgery following a sinus infection she contracted during a solo charity trip to her native earlier this year.
During the summer, Albert, 63, insisted that his wife would return home 'way before [Monaco's National Day] on November 19', saying 'she was in good form and much better spirits'.
However after flying back in Monaco after flying by private jet from the South African city of Durban to Nice, , a 'frail' Charlene posed for snaps with Prince Albert, situs slot mudah jackpot and their two children six-year-old twins Jacques and Gabriella.
And in the days that followed, it quickly emerged Princess Charlene may not live in her husband Albert's palace following her return home and does not plan to immediately resume public engagements.
Prince Albert has since stepped out several times on his own, first at the Expo 2020 in Dubai and today at the Monaco Red Cross headquarters.
According to a press release shared on behalf of Prince Albert and Charlene today, 'the Princess is currently convalescing and will continue to do so for the coming weeks, allowing Her time to recover from a state of profound general fatigue.'
Princess Charlene, 43, will not be attending the National Day celebrations in Monaco and will instead take 'a period of calm and rest' to 'recover from prolonged state of fatigue', the palace has announced
Since Charlene's return from South Africa last week, Prince Albert has since stepped out several times on his own, first at the Expo 2020 in Dubai and today at the Monaco Red Cross headquarters
The statement said the couple have 'both decided that a period of calm and rest is necessary to ensure the very best recovery for Princess Charlene's health.'
It continued: 'In order to protect the comfort and privacy essential to Her recovery, the Princess' location will remain strictly confidential.
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'As soon as her health permits, the Princess looks forward to once again carrying out her Princely duties and spending time with the Monegasques.'
As the statement was released, Prince Albert stepped out to visit the Red Cross headquarters, where he could be seen posing with a citizens while handing out parcels.
Prince Albert stepped out to visit the Red Cross headquarters, where he could be seen posing with a citizens while handing out parcels
The royal opted for a red face covering as he visited the organisation in Monaco earlier today on a solo engagement
The solo appearance came days after Albert attended the Expo in Dubai without his wife, instead appearing with his sister Princess Stephanie and her son Louis Ducruet.
Meanwhile Chantell Wittstock, Charlene's sister-in-law and PR for her charitable Foundation in , said not only that it is 'unclear' whether the princess will be living full-time in the Palace, but also that her return to formal duties is dependent on her recovery from a mystery illness.
Before she left in January, Charlene had raised eyebrows in Monaco by living in a modest two-bedroom apartment above an old chocolate factory about 300m away, rather than in the 12th Century Palace itself.
It is thought she could return to living at the property.
Asked whether the Princess would now return to the arm's-length arrangement the couple had before her departure, Ms Wittstock, married to Charlene's brother Sean, who is on the board of her charitable foundation, said: 'Oh, we don't know yet.
She'll probably be commuting between the two, wherever she's comfortable.
Prince Albert could be seen shaking hands and handing out packages to Monegasque citizens during the visit
It marked the royal's second solo visit in a matter of days after Princess Charlene returned from South Africa
'And none of that is clear yet where she'll be settling or anything like that.
I mean, she only just arrived back, so it's everybody finding their feet. The Princess is very excited to see her kids and they're very excited to see their mom again.
'So we'll see where she'll be settling. But it will be with her husband and her children.
Ms Wittstock, asked about media stories focusing on the state of her sister-in-law's marriage to Prince Albert, added: 'It is absolutely not something I can comment on. But what I can say is the princess is back in Monaco with her husband and children that should say it all.'
The claims will inevitably cast a shadow of doubt over the staged photocall last week when Charlene was reunited with Albert, 63, and their children after a 10-month absence from Monaco.
Charlene spent months without her family in her native South Africa while she recovered from surgery following a sinus infection she contracted during a solo charity trip earlier this year.
Separate lives?
Before she left in January, Charlene had raised eyebrows by living in a modest two-bedroom apartment above an old chocolate factory about 300m away, rather than in the Palace itself, as illustrated. There is debate over whether she might return to the property
Low-key: Instead of enjoying palatial rooms overlooking the Mediterranean, and a domestic staff including butlers and cooks, the apartment, pictured, is a pared back apartment
The reunion, shared on Instagram, was eyed with scepticism by French commentators amid feverish speculation about the state of the Grimaldis' marriage.
Charlene's time away followed fresh allegations last December that Albert had fathered a love-child (which would be his third, if proven) with an unnamed Brazilian woman during the time when he and Charlene, a former Olympic swimmer for South Africa, were already in a relationship.
On the question of Charlene's return to public engagements, she sounded equally equivocal, saying: 'She absolutely will - if everything goes well, if she is definitely still healing and recovering.
'That doesn't just happen overnight.
She's definitely going to be taking it easy. And yeah, her main focus right now will be spending time with her children and her family.
Grand return: Charlene spent months without her family in her native South Africa while she recovered from surgery following a sinus infection she contracted during a solo charity trip earlier this year.
Pictured, the princess arriving in Monaco on Monday
Carefully choreographed: Albert, 63, was waiting for her at the Monte Carlo helipad, along with their six-year-old twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques.
The family were joined by a hand-picked photographer inside the Palace walls for the 'reunion' photos, pictured
Hidden message?
Posting a snap of the reunion on Instagram, Charlene wrote: 'Happy day today. Thankyou all for keeping me strong,' but did not name check her husband
Delighted to be reunited: Charlene's sister-in-law said she is thrilled to be back with her children. Pictured, Charlene with her son Jacques on her return to Monaco on Monday
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