there Princess Charlene She returned to the Principality of Monaco, but doubts remain about her future at court and in marriage. It seems that His Serene Highness cannot stay in the palace for more than a few days. His restlessness has no explanation and perhaps never will. Meanwhile, rumors of a split from Albert II multiply, becoming more insistent, to the point of suggesting that a public return for the princess and perhaps not even fresh denials are not enough.
These never definitive returns
Alberto and Charlene They would not be a couple for a long time, although there are no official statements from the Palazzo Grimaldi at the moment. Two details stand out in Charlene’s strange story: the first concerns the hypothesis of separation, which has been highlighted by the press since the mystery began, when the princess was still in South Africa fighting an ENT infection. “Are Charlene and Albert II of Monaco about to divorce?” headlined Madame Figaro. The German newspaper Bunte even claimed that the princess was looking for a home in Johannesburg and Paris Match wrote: “Charlene’s great friend, wealthy entrepreneur Colleen Glaeser, is helping her set up a company to run her foundations directly from South Africa.” Hypotheses, the latter, have never come true. The second concerns the two returns to the Charlene Palace, the first occurred on November 8, 2021, the second on March 12, 2022. In both cases, the return seemed final, but this was not the case. In fact, Charlene would have been admitted to the Swiss Kusnacht Practice last November to complete the treatments started in South Africa. In March 2022, the princess fled to Corsica on holiday (although the possibility was initially raised that she might have returned to Switzerland for routine checks). In either case, Charlene would only be home for a few days. These two details alone prove nothing, but fuel doubts.
hypothesis of separation
Insider comments only added to the confusion. In August 2021, while Charlene was still in South Africa, she became the cousin of Grace KellyChrista Mayrhofer-Dukor gave the impetus: “She only hinted to me that the marriage is in a very, very difficult phase. I’m in a phase of estrangement with Charlène, and not just physically. Thinking back to Alberto’s tone of voice, I think they will be getting divorced soon. The two drifted apart in everyday life, she went her own way, he chose hers… To be honest, I had an unpleasant impression, namely that Alberto no longer got along with Charlene, that he no longer liked her. In my opinion, a divorce could be coming soon. Come to think of it, Alberto mentioned it to me, let’s put it that way, between the lines…”. When the princess left the palace last November, a few days after her return, her sister-in-law Chantell Wittstock also pointed out that she had spent the few days in Munich in a two-room apartment above a chocolate shop. Finally, he added: “We still don’t know what he’s going to do. He’s probably commuting between the apartment and the palazzo… let’s see where he settles down. But she will be with her husband and children. He’s still recovering and it’s not going to happen overnight.” Chantell didn’t explain why the princess chose not to live at the palace and when asked if there had been a crisis at the Grimaldi house, she simply said: “I can’t comment on that. But she’s returned to Munich with her husband and children, which should say it all.” Instead, it doesn’t seem so, considering other months have passed that have been dominated by conflicting news, and at the same time, a source said to Voici: “Charlene has spent a week in Monaco, but every time she sets foot in the Rocca, she suffers from pressure. These months in South Africa have helped her to understand that she no longer wants to be pressured. He has decided to separate himself from all toxic people…”.
Separation yes, divorce no
Rumors of an alleged split between Princess Charlene and Albert II have been heard in a more overwhelming way following the Princess’ second return to Monaco last March. “The recovery took a while [Charlene] Aware that he no longer wants to go back to his old life…he now feels strong enough to impose his own decisions and has therefore set himself one condition: to no longer live in the palace, the scene of too many disappointments,” revealed A source told Voici, continuing: “For the first time, Charlene uttered the word ‘divorce’, something unthinkable [Alberto]. He is ready to do anything to avoid this and [la principessa] he knows it very well”. For that Prince Albert He would have allowed his wife to live at Roc Agel, the Grimaldis’ summer residence that Ranieri di Monaco donated to the family in 1957. This was the only way to avoid the scandal of a divorce. But wouldn’t it be easier for both of you to get divorced than put on a mask and put on a play? Such a question does not take into account the history and complexity of the royal world, which is closely related to the image that expresses power and credibility. Vera Dillier, friend of Albert II, explains it well, surprising everyone by telling the week today: “In the palazzo it is no secret that they are separated. There was never a close relationship or great love between them. It is said on the Rocca that Charlene occasionally appears at a public event to prove that everything is okay. In short, we try to keep up appearances “because” there is no such thing as divorce at these levels. There are few exceptions, like Prince Charles with Diana… So the Prince puts the Roc Agel residence at his disposal and the matter is settled for him”.
The importance of photos
In which’Riddle Charlene The photographs were of great importance. The ones we’ve seen, but especially the ones we haven’t seen or that… we think we’ve seen. Let’s start with these last two cases. We have seen no photos of Charlene from her first return in November 2021 to Easter 2022. Or rather, on November 8, when she arrived in the Principality, the princess had herself photographed, but always with a mask. Then nothing more. An apparent oddity that even made one think of a bad operation. Then, at the end of March 2022, we think we saw His Serene Highness at Nice airport on his way to Switzerland. But we have no guarantees it was her. The photo was blurry. In addition, this indiscretion was overlaid with news of Charlene’s alleged departure for Corsica, which further increased the confusion. In the end, however, two beautiful photos, very clear, arrived on the profiles of Charlene and the Palace for Easter 2022. The princess seems almost recovered. Her calm face makes one forget the voices of the terrible weight loss, a consequence of the illness, which would have brought her to 46 kilos. Also far away are the photos published on social media on August 25, 2021, including the family, and the picture from October 2, 2021, on which the princess looked like a shadow of herself. Everything solved? no
What the photos say
Body language experts have unearthed possible meanings hidden in the photos released by the Grimaldi at Easter 2022. There are 3 images, but in one Charlene the husband and children appear seated from the back of the church, a pose that does not help us to understand their relationships. The other two, on the other hand, are very interesting. The princes and their children sit in the garden, close together, in a relaxed atmosphere. According to body language expert Judi James, however, there are a few elements that don’t add up to this familiar image: “Alberto’s body language appears stiff, from his incongruous smile to his posture, part kneeling, part erect, and her slightly swollen chest meant to signal resilience and strength “. The prince looks a bit awkward, and the expert points out one detail: “His right hand is grasping [la schiena] his wife without touching her, but his left hand rests firmly on the son’s shoulder in a gesture of reassurance.” Charlene shows a “loving bond” with Gabriella, looking at her and holding her tightly. “They’re relaxed together, in a loving embrace… the daughter seems content with the cuddles”. Judi James also stated: “Alberto’s tense posture and facial expression suggest a desire to signal strength and show himself as a protector of his family.” The principles seem far apart, but love for children is not in question.
how will it end
If the Dillier version is confirmed, Charlene will be seen in public, be it at the Formula 1 Grand Prix on May 28th and 29th, 2022 in the Principality, or at the Riviera Water Bike Challenge regatta, which will be held next June 5th launches from Monaco Yacht Club will not help us understand where the truth lies. At this point, some may wonder if the illness that kept the princess away from home for around 8 months was an excuse. We have no evidence to point us in that direction. To be honest, it seems unlikely that Charlene’s infection, surgeries and breakdown were all lies. It wouldn’t make sense. Also because the absence of the princess, albeit for health reasons, fueled the gossip. Albert II he repeatedly had to deny the reconstructions of the newspapers (including those of an impending separation). It wouldn’t be so strange to think that the infection contributed to a suspected ongoing marital crisis, the causes of which we don’t know. There are many hypotheses and suggestions, but it is impossible to go beyond the walls of Palazzo Grimaldi. We only have the press releases, the only official voice. The latter guarantees: “Their Serene Highnesses are happy to share the following information in agreement with the doctors. His recovery is on the right track [la principessa Charlene] she will continue her recovery in the Principality… The next few weeks will allow the Princess to continue her health recovery before gradually resuming her official engagements…”. Will it really happen?