Prince Albert II of Monaco decorated… Princess Charlene
Princess Charlene was decorated on Thursday by her husband Prince Albert II. A tribute to his sporting career but also his commitment in this field in the Principality.
Beautiful recognition for Princess Charlene. The former South African swimmer received, this Thursday, November 17, 2022, the medal of Physical Education and Sports of the Principality of Monaco. Which was given to her by her husband, Prince Albert II.
The mother of Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriellawho will celebrate their 8e anniversary on December 10, is indeed one of 59 recipients of this distinction. During a ceremony at the Louis-II stadium, the sovereign gave these medals to them, starting with his wife who had been named the medal in Vermeil, in tribute to his sporting career as well as his commitment to life. sports of the Principality.
Charlène won the South African championships at the age of 18
Passionate about swimming at a very young age -her mother Lynette taught her this sport-, Charlène Wittstock won the South African championships in 1996 at the age of 18. At the Sydney Olympics in 2000, she placed 5e competition with his team. In the same year, she won the gold medal in the 200m backstroke at the Monaco International Swimming Meeting “Mare Nostrum”. It was on this occasion that the young woman met prince albert who chaired this international meeting. Then, in 2002, she won three gold medals at the World Cup (50m and 100m backstroke, 4x100m relay) and the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester (4x100m relay). Qualified by the Beijing Olympics, Charlène decided to stop competing in 2007.
Her marriage to the Ruler of the Rock, Princess Charlene is invested in sport in another way. Within her own foundation, the “Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation”, she saves lives by fighting against drowning and promotes education through the values of sport. In addition, the monarch’s wife is the godmother of AS Rugby Monaco and the “Special Olympics Charity Foundation” -for people with intellectual disabilities-, of which she is also the global ambassador.