Charlene of Monaco appears sober and reserved alongside her two sisters-in-law
On Wednesday September 28, 2022, Albert II and his two sisters, Caroline and Stéphanie, came together to present the centenary celebrations of Rainier III. For the occasion, Charlene of Monaco appeared reserved.
A discreet appearance… Over the past few weeks, Charlene of Monaco increase public appearances. Two days after running a new Panerai boutique in Monte-Carlo, Jacques and Gabriella’s mother supported a Monegasque association. More recently, it was Wednesday September 28, 2022 that she went to a big event alongside the Grimaldi clan. From next year, the centenary of Rainier III will be attributed to Monaco. At the entrance to the Gardens of the Prince’s Palace, Albert II and Princess Stéphanie unveiled the events planned for the occasion, and took the opportunity to unveil the logo designed to accompany all the communications that will be made around this anniversary. Charlene of Monaco then wore a black suit, which she had accompanied by a white shirt.
At her side, it is with emotion that her husband, Albert II, said: “Rainier III devoted 56 years to the service of his country.” Believing that the qualifier of Prince builder in the sense of builder was very simplistic, this one was added: “He was able to strengthen Monegasque sovereignty and make the Principality a modern state., dynamic and open to the world and demonstrates a great sense of adaptation. He was also a loving, caring and attentive family man.“Albert II then launched an appeal for a close-knit community marked by solidarity, exemplarity and integrity. Next year should thus bear witness to the recognition and attachment to Rainier III. For his part, Princess Stephanie has said that making her father known to younger generations will be her goal. Monaco Gazette clarified that the festivities will begin on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 with a big party organized for Monegasques and residents.
An exceptional tribute to Rainier III
In order to pay tribute to the husband of Grace of Monaco, a photo exhibition will be organized at the palace, and a film will be shown. At the beginning of 2024, the closing of the event will take place with a circus festival. During this presentation of the celebrations, the Princess Stephanie let it be known that everyone will be able to honor Rainier III and ask for it, in his own way. Born on May 31, 1923, Rainier III died on April 6, 2005. During his reign, which lasted 55 years, the geography of Monaco and its town planning were transformed. His marriage to Grace Kelly also brought the principality to light around the world. Whether his death upset the Monegasqueshis disappearance had passed into the background of the international media following the agony and death of Pope John Paul II.
Charlene of Monaco, did she know Rainier III?
Five years before the death of Rainier III, it was in 2000 that Charlène met Prince Albert, during a swimming tournament in Monaco. However, she never had the opportunity to know Rainier III personally. Following his death, the young woman had recontacted the one who would later become her husband, to offer his condolences. A year later, the couple appeared publicly for the first time at the opening ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. Finally, it was on July 1, 2011, in the throne room of the prince’s palace, that Charlene of Monaco and Albert II said ‘yes’ to each other, under the gaze of their family and loved ones. From this marriage, the twins Jacques and Gabriella were born on December 10, 2014. Mom filled, the young woman observed lived through complicated months and spent eight months in South Africa before seeking treatment at a facility in Switzerland. In a press release, the press office of Prince Albert’s cabinet said: “The convalescence of HSH Princess Charlene is currently continuing in a satisfactory and very encouraged manner.“Since then, it has been better and will be able to honor Rainier III in 2023.