- Charlène opens up in new interview
- The princess shares life challenges
- She provides health update
Charlène of Monaco, the former Olympic swimmer, spoke candidly about her health and life as Princess in a recent interview with the French magazine 'Gala'.
Once known as Charlene Wittstock, she retired from competitive swimming in 2007 to focus on her family and royal duties. In the interview, she reflected on the challenges of raising her twins, Jacques and Gabriella, alongside her husband, Prince Albert. With her children's 10th birthday approaching, she remarked, "Time goes by so quickly."
And like many parents, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene have some concerns, "we can already imagine what they’ll be confronted with…" she said.
Charlène's sporting past
"I was first and foremost an athlete. I was training to take part in the Olympic Games. It was my goal," said Charlène. Her childhood was defined by intense training and a strong focus on swimming, which taught her valuable life lessons in "respect, discipline, self-confidence, and compassion." However, the years of rigorous training have left their toll. Now, she no longer trains as intensely. "I walk, I cycle, I swim too, but not as much as before,," she explained.
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Health challenges
Charlène's health has frequently been in the media spotlight, especially after a serious ear, nose, and throat infection in 2021 kept her away from her family for an extended period. This experience changed her perspective on her physical well-being.
"When I was young, I trained very hard and pushed myself to my physical limits," she admitted. "These days, I do it in moderation. It can be quite difficult because my nature is to want to beat records, win medals and surpass my limits. But, at nearly 47 years old, I can no longer do that… my body won’t let me. My spirit and my heart might, but my body says no!"
True beauty comes from within
Princess Charlène also discussed the importance of inner beauty, "nowadays, I have the impression that there is a quest for physical perfection. It is obviously unachievable," she added.
