Monaco Royalty: Princess Charlene of Monaco Through The Years
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Princess Charlene of Monaco
Charlene Lynette Wittstock was born in Zimbabwe. Charlene grew up in South Africa, near Johannesburg and once swam in the Olympics for South Africa!
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Princess Charlene of Monaco
Charlene swam competitively from a young age onward and won lots of competitions. She won three gold medals at the African Games in 1999 and silver at the Commonwealth Games in 2002.
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Princess Charlene of Monaco
Charlene wanted to take part in the 2008 Olympics, but couldn't due to a shoulder injury. She retired from competitive swimming in 2007.
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Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert
She met Albert in 2000. The couple made their first public appearance together at the 2006 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
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Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert
Ever since their first appearance together, Charlene has been by his side!
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Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert of Monaco
Her style has changed over the years and has become less athletic and more elegant. She frequently dazzles in beautiful gowns.
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Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert
Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert were guests at Princess Victoria of Sweden's wedding in 2010. They announced their own engagement just a few days later.
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Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco
They got married on 1st July 2011 and Charlene Wittstock became Princess Charlene of Monaco. She looked absolutely fabulous in a pearl-covered Giorgio Armani Privé wedding dress.
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Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert
Their wedding was watched by millions all over the world.
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Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert with the twins
Charlene gave birth to the twins Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella in December 2014.
