A moment of joy for Albert and Charlene of Monaco, who celebrate the ninth birthday of their twins today
2021: HEALTH PROBLEMS, 10 MONTHS IN SOUTH AFRICA AND ADMISSION TO SWISS TREATMENT
January 27 – Charlene with Albert at the Sainte Devote ceremony in Monaco.
March 18 – Charlene at the memorial for the late Zulu monarch, King Goodwill Zwelithini at the KwaKhetomthandayo Royal Palace in Nongoma, South Africa.
April 2 – Charlene posts an Instagram photo of herself, Albert and their twins Jacques and Gabriella at Easter from an unknown location.
May 8 – Albert, Jacques and Gabriella attend the Monaco Grand Prix without Charlene.
May 18 – Charlene shares her first photo from her conservation trip to South Africa.
June 3 – New photos of Charlene on her conservation trip have emerged.
June 5 – Charlene presents a united front, sharing a photo with her family to celebrate her niece’s fifth birthday with her brother’s family, Albert and the twins in South Africa.
June 24 – The Charlene Foundation releases a statement saying the royal is unable to travel and is undergoing procedures for an ear, nose and throat infection.
July 2 – Charlene and Albert celebrate their 10th anniversary separately. “This year will be the first time I will not be with my husband for our anniversary in July and it is difficult and it saddens me,” HRH Princess Charlene said in a statement.
August 13 – Charlene undergoes a four-hour operation. No reason given
August 25 – Charlene shares photos of Prince Albert, Gabriella and Jacques visiting her in South Africa.
September 1 – Charlene is admitted under an alias to Netcare Alberlito Hospital after suddenly “fainting.”
September 2 – Charlene is discharged with a statement from the Palais Princeier saying: “Her Highness is being closely monitored by Her medical team, who have said that her condition is not cause for concern.”
September 30 – Charlene releases a stylish video promoting her anti-poaching campaign from her South African hideout.
3 October – Princess Charlene shares a photo of herself smiling in front of a Bible, her first since leaving hospital due to health concerns.
October 6 – Albert tells RMC radio that Charlene is “ready to come home.”
October 8, 2021 – The Princess will undergo another operation in South Africa.
November 8 – Charlene returns to Monaco. Prince Albert said it became clear within hours that she was “unwell”.
November 13, 2021 – Prince Albert will attend Expo 2020 in Dubai without Princess Charlene. Following his return from his trip, Prince Albert held a conversation with Charlene’s brothers and sister-in-law, during which Charlene “confirmed” that she would seek “real medical treatment” outside of Monaco.
16 November – The Royal Family confirms that Princess Charlene will not attend National Day celebrations on 19 November.
November 17 – Prince Albert announces that Princess Charlene has left Monaco and is recuperating in a secret location.
November 19 – Prince Albert reveals Charlene is in a treatment facility “elsewhere in Europe” following family intervention.
November 25 – Sources tell Page Six that Princess Charlene “almost died” after sinus surgery and “lost almost half her weight” because she “couldn’t swallow.” They also said it was “unfair” to portray her as struggling with mental health issues.
December 11 – Royal breaks his Instagram silence to wish his twins Jacques and Gabriella a happy seventh birthday.
Dec 24 – Princess Charlene of Monaco still has “a few months to go” but will be reunited with Prince Albert and their twins Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella for Christmas at the treatment centre.
2022: THE PATH TO RECOVERY
January 25 – Princess Charlene celebrates her 44th birthday alone, with Royal sharing a slideshow of photos from happier times featuring Prince Albert, their children and her swimming career as she continues to recover outside Monaco.
March 14 – The Palace announces that Charlene has returned to Monaco, but will need time to “further improve her health before gradually resuming her official duties.”
April 17 – Charlene is depicted for the first time in a family portrait to celebrate Easter.
April 30 – Charlene appears in public for the first time since leaving the hospital while participating in the E-Pri of Monaco with Prince Albert.
May 7 – A member of the royal family makes his second public appearance at the Sainte-Dévote rugby tournament.
10 May – French media claim Prince Albert has agreed to pay his wife £10 million a year to fulfill her role as consort.
May 25 – Princess Charlene continues her return to public life at the Monte Carlo Fashion Awards with her daughter Princess Gabriella.
May 28 – Princess Charlene continues her return to public life by joining Prince Albert at Formula 1 in Monaco for the first time since 2019.
June 6 – Prince Albert says he was hurt by “vicious” rumors about his wife’s absence from Monaco and his family “missed the princess dearly”.
June 16 – Princess Charlene looks somber in black at a Catholic festival.
18 June – Princess Charlene of Monaco looks glamorous in an all-green ensemble as she steps out with Prince Albert for the opening ceremony of the Monte Carlo TV Festival.
June 23 – Albert and Charlene attend the opening of a science fair in Oslo with their children – her first foreign visit since returning to public duties.
July 4th – Albert and Charlene! Members of the Monaco royal family hold hands in new portrait to mark 11 years of marriage
July 5 – Charlene visits the Princess Grace Hospital Center for her first solo performance since returning to Monaco.
July 9 – Albert attends the Rose Ball in Monaco without his wife, despite the event being the highlight of the social calendar.
18 July – Royal joins Prince Albert at the 73rd Red Cross Gala in Monte Carlo.
July 20 – The couple visits the Vatican for a private audience with Pope Francis.
September 4 – Charlene joins Prince Albert and their children Gabriella and Jacques for a rare family appearance at a traditional picnic in Monaco.
September 6 – Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco take their 7-year-old twins Jacques and Gabriella to school on their first day back from the summer holidays.
September 12 – The couple attends the funeral service for the late Queen Elizabeth II.
September 19 – Princess Charlene attends the Queen’s funeral in London with her husband Prince Albert.
October 4–5 – Princess Charlene surprises with her solo surprise visit to Paris Fashion Week.
21 October – Princess Charlene of Monaco makes an emotional solo visit to an animal shelter, sending fans “all the love” upon her return to royal duties.
November 8 – The royal couple attends the annual Princess Grace Awards in New York.
November 16 – Princess Charlene, together with Prince Albert, attends the distribution of Christmas gifts by the Monaco Red Cross.
November 19-20 – Princess Charlene attends Monaco’s National Day celebrations with Prince Albert and presents awards at the 2022 World Rugby Awards.
December 2 – Princess Charlene takes her seven-year-old twins to Monaco’s Christmas village with her model niece Charlotte Casiraghi.
December 13 – Together with her husband Prince Albert, she attends the Monaco Red Cross Christmas gift distribution.
December 14 – Family attends a Christmas tree ceremony in Monaco.
December 15 – Princess Charlene of Monaco said she feels “much better” and has “much more energy” after a long health crisis, in her first interview with Monaco Matin since returning to royal duties.
December 21 – The royals release a stylish family Christmas card.
December 23 – A “proud” Prince Albert praises Princess Charlene for making an “incredible turnaround” after a long-term health crisis, saying she has had a “very difficult year”.