Jacques and Gabriella “suffered” from the absence of their mother: Albert of Monaco gives news
After eight months of separation, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella finally reunited with their mother on November 8. A mixed reunion because Princess Charlene has not really found the palace, since she continues her convalescence outside the principality. In this difficult period, the two little blond heads of almost 7 years old were fortunately able to count on the support of their father, the prince albert.
In a new interview with Monaco-Morning, on the occasion of the Monegasque National Day of November 19, the 63-year-old prince returned to this complicated year on the family level. Despite his busy schedule as a sovereign, Albert of Monaco made sure to spend as much time as possible with his young children: “For me, it’s pretty simple: my priority is my family. Of course, without neglecting the affairs of state (…). When I can be with my kids I do it without hesitation“, he comments.
Returned to South Africa in March 2021, for a rhino preservation mission, Princess Charlene remained stranded in her country of origin due to a serious ENT infection which required several surgeries. The 43-year-old ex-swimmer would also suffer from other disorders so that a detoxification treatment would have been improvised on the spot … An interminable absence for her young children, who were only able to visit her twice , in June and August. “If one of the parents is away for medical reasons, the other parent must be there», Adds Prince Albert.