Charlene, Princess of Monaco

 

Charlene, Princess of Monaco

Charlene,  Princess of Monaco born 25 January 1978 is a former South African competitive swimmer and the wife of Albert II, Prince of Monaco, and as such, the Princess consort of Monaco.

She met Prince Albert in 2000 at a swimming event in Monaco.

They were first seen together in 2006, and she has accompanied Albert on many of his official duties since then. They announced their engagement in June 2010 and were married on 1 July 2011.