Princess Charlene back in Monaco as recovery continues, palace says

Princess Charlene of Monaco, wearing a protective face mask, leaves after a mass at Monaco Cathedral during the celebrations marking Monaco's National Day, November 19, 2020. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

PARIS, March 13 (Reuters) - Princess Charlene has returned to Monaco to be with her husband Prince Albert and her children as her health improves, the royal palace said.

Charlene, who married Monaco's ruler Prince Albert in 2011, has been absent from the principality for months due to health problems, including what the palace has previously referred to as a "state of profound general fatigue". read more

"The next few weeks should allow for Princess Charlene to further strengthen Her health, before gradually resuming Her official duties and commitments," the palace said in a statement issued on Saturday.

The Monaco palace has consistently denied media reports of a rift between Charlene and Prince Albert. read more

Charlene was born in South Africa and swam for the country at the 2000 Olympic Games.

Reporting by Gus Trompiz Editing by Raissa Kasolowsky

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