Princess Charlene Returns to Monaco After Medical Odyssey
Princess Charlene of Monaco returns home to the small city after a mysterious medical adventure that kept her away from her husband, Prince Albert, and their young children for nearly a year.
Palace issue a statement On Saturday confirmed the 44-year-old royal had been reunited with her family, adding that she was still recovering from the consequences of what was described as an infection.
“She still needs peace and calm,” the statement said, adding that she was having an “encouraging recovery.”
The princess’ health has been the subject of speculation since she allegedly contracted an ear, nose and throat infection while visiting South Africa, her home country, 10 months ago.
After being stuck there for six months, she briefly returned to Monaco in the fall, looking exhausted – only to be taken to a Swiss clinic to be treated for “exhaustion, both emotionally and physically”.
At that time, Albert said Everyone that leaving Monaco was her decision.
“She wants this. She already knows the best thing to do is get some real medical rest and treatment,” he said.
The palace said Princess Charlene would gradually return to public life “as soon as her health is well enough”.
As The Daily Beast has reported, royal life has been a test for Princess Charlene, as Monaco’s elite show no interest in the former Olympic swimmer after she married Albert a decade prior to.
But Albert insists his wife’s condition is purely medical.
“This has nothing to do with our relationship. I want to make that very clear. This is not an issue in our relationship,” he said Everyone.