After long months of convalescence in South Africa, Princess Charlene finally returned to Monaco on November 8, 2021. Prince Albert’s wife had reserved two surprises for this long-awaited return to the Principality: a new hair color, but above all , a new four-legged companion! It is indeed accompanied by a dog, just as large as it is moving, that the princess found her family at the princely palace.
But what do we know about this animal? First of all, this energetic short-haired dog is a Rhodesian Ridgeback baptized Khan. Very widespread in South Africa, this breed originally from Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) is the result of a cross with hunting dogs. Khan will therefore be appreciated for his agility, speed, endurance and flair, as well as for his loyalty. On the other hand, his talent for scaring the overly curious lions will not be of much use on the Rock. A priori…
On the other hand, he is a very sporty dog, so Charlene from Monaco had better keep her sneakers within reach! The arrival of a Rhodesian Ridgeback in Monaco is not a completely new event since Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly (the parents of Prince Albert) had also adopted a purebred dog.