Charlene, Princess of Monaco

Date of Birth: January 25, 1978

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Charlene, Princess of Monaco, was born Charlene Lynette Wittstock on January 25, 1978, in Bulawayo, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). She is a former Olympic swimmer and the wife of Prince Albert II, the reigning monarch of the Principality of Monaco. Charlene moved to South Africa with her family when she was 12 years old, where she pursued a career in swimming. She represented South Africa at various international competitions, including the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Charlene met Prince Albert II at the Mare Nostrum swimming competition in Monte Carlo in 2000, and the couple announced their engagement in June 2010. They were married in a lavish ceremony on July 1, 2011. As Princess of Monaco, Charlene has been involved in various charitable activities, particularly focusing on sports, children, and global water safety initiatives.

5 Interesting Facts about Charlene, Princess of Monaco

1. Charlene represented South Africa in the 4×100 meter medley relay at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

2. She is fluent in English, French, and Afrikaans.

3. Charlene is the first South African to marry into European royalty.

4. She established the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation to promote water safety and sports education.

5. Charlene has a twin brother named Sean Wittstock.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Charlene, Princess of Monaco

1. “I want to share the values that I learned through sport – values that have helped me so much in my life.”

2. “I am committed to my husband and my new country and to my role as Princess of Monaco.”

3. “Sport has the power to change the world.”

4. “I have always loved children and I want to help them as much as I can.”

5. “Water safety is a cause close to my heart, and I will continue to work tirelessly to promote it.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Charlene, Princess of Monaco, is estimated to be around $150 million.

Children

Charlene and Prince Albert II have two children, twins born on December 10, 2014: 1. Jacques Honoré Rainier, Hereditary Prince of Monaco 2. Gabriella Thérèse Marie, Countess of Carladès