Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco have shared some perception into their non-public life within the palace, saying their two youngsters are tough to manage.
In a uncommon interview, Albert — who tied the knot with Charlene in 2011 — opened up about main the Monegasque monarchy since assuming the throne over 20 years in the past.
“What I am most proud of his my marriage and my children, first and foremost,” the 67-year-old informed La Gazette de Monaco of his and Charlene’s 10-year-old twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella.
“I believe that the Principality has evolved on different levels,” he went on. “Physically, of course, with new projects that are not yet finished, such as the new hospital, but which are important events. There was Mareterra, but there are also other great achievements.”
“I also think that the creation of my Foundation was an important step, even if the government, through various actions, was helping sustainable development projects,” he added.
“But I think there was this contribution that was more personal, that also responded to emergencies and that had to be implemented.”
Elsewhere, Charlene, 47, chimed in about their twins, whom they welcomed in 2014.
“The children also help me stay young,” she stated. “It’s hard to keep them under control.”
Although the couple’s life could seem picture-perfect to the attention, the pair’s marriage has reportedly been on the rocks lately — although these studies have been denied by the duo.
In 2020, Charlene didn’t return to Monaco following a visit to South Africa. The ordeal sparked rumors of marriage woes, particularly after it emerged that she had been spending prolonged time in Switzerland and would solely see Albert by appointment.
On the time, her Instagram account, which boasted 464,000 followers, was additionally immediately deactivated.
Albert’s marriage has been the topic of rumors since Charlene reportedly fled the palace earlier than their 2011 marriage ceremony — solely to return and weep by the nuptials.
Talking in 2023, the princess denied there was hassle in paradise, telling South African outlet News24 that there was no fact to the chatter.
“There’s nothing wrong with our marriage, and I find the rumors to be draining and exhausting. I simply cannot understand where they come from. It feels to me like certain media or people want to see us split,” she stated.
That month, Albert gushed over his spouse in an interview with Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera.
“Charlene is always by my side and supports me in leading the principality,” he informed the outlet. “We are a working couple and sometimes that only allows us to see each other at the end of a long day full of appointments.”
Nonetheless, in early 2024, Albert was sensationally accused of hiding funds to his ex-lovers behind his spouse’s again.
