Prince Albert had assured him: his wife Princess Charlene had indeed returned from South Africa in time for the Monegasque National Day. After eight months spent in her country of origin, due to a serious ENT infection, or even other disorders kept secret, the 43-year-old ex-swimmer made her comeback on the Rock on November 8. Unfortunately, still recovering in an unknown location, the palace has announced that she will be absent from the festivities scheduled for Friday …
This November 19, 2021, Monegasques will therefore not be able to find her on the balcony of the princely palace, from where she is used to greet them on National Day, alongside the other members of the princely family. Other personalities of the Grimaldi clan should be called in as reinforcements: Princesses Caroline and Stéphanie, who are all the more active on the Rock since the absence of their sister-in-law, could appear with some of their children. Possibly the children of Prince Albert and Charlene, the Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella (soon 7 years old) will they be there, they who never fail to amuse the gallery?
In recent years, the more discreet Charlene of Monaco’s smile, the more distraction her twins have with their antics. Grimaces, sulking, bickering with their cousin … The two little blond heads are still preserved from protocol and decorum, to the delight of the public and photographers! A little less for their parents who try to hold them as best they can.
Since 2019, Crown Prince Jacques has gotten into the habit of wearing a miniature version of the traditional rifleman’s uniform. Last year, the future ruler even performed the military salute to perfection, under the moving gaze and overflowing with pride of his father.