Charlene [1] (French: Charlène; [fn 1] [2] born Charlene Lynette Wittstock, 25 January 1978) is Princess of Monaco as the wife of Prince Albert II. Before her marriage, Charlene was an Olympic swimmer representing South Africa .

Jan 25, 2025 · Charlene, Princess of Monaco, born on January 25, 1978, in Zimbabwe, is celebrating her 47th birthday today. At age 11, Charlene moved to South Africa where she grew up in Benoni, near Johannesburg. She met Prince Albert of Monaco in 2000 whilst at a swimming event, and began dating six years later.

2 days ago · The latest news, photos and updates on Princess Charlene, a former Olympic swimmer, met Prince Albert of Monaco at a swimming event in 2007. The happy couple's fabulous wedding in July 2011 was...

Jan 21, 2025 · Princess Charlene is the consort (2011– ) of Albert II, prince of Monaco. In 2014 the couple had twins, Jacques Honore Rainier and Gabriella Therese Marie. Charlene previously was a competitive swimmer, and she participated in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Learn more about her life.

Charlene Lynette Wittstock (Bulawayo, 25 januari 1978), een voormalige rugslagzwemster uit Zuid-Afrika, is sinds 1 juli 2011 de echtgenote van vorst Albert II van Monaco.

Nov 22, 2021 · Charlene of Monaco, royal wife of Prince Albert II, holds impressive titles to her name – and "Princess" is just one of them ("Her Serene Highness" is another, and former Olympic swimmer for...

Nov 14, 2024 · Charlene, 46, looked typically stylish in an off-white sleeveless blazer paired with sleek black trousers and a roll-neck blouse. The festive outing came just days after Charlene opened up about life as an Olympian before she married into Monaco's Princely family.

Dec 24, 2024 · Princess Charlene of Monaco has made a rare public appearance with Prince Albert months after speculation emerged the royal is unhappy in her marriage and seeking a divorce.

Nov 20, 2021 · Princess Charlene of Monaco spent half a year away from the European principality to recover from a severe ear, nose and throat infection in her native South Africa.

Nov 9, 2021 · Monaco hailed the return of Princess Charlene to the principality on Monday after she had spent most of the year in her homeland South Africa. Charlene, who married Monaco’s ruler Prince...