Quick Info
| Profession | Princess of Monaco; former Olympic swimmer |
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| Nationality | South African, Monegasque |
| Date of Birth | 25/01/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Bulawayo, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) |
Latest News about Princess Charlene
Princess Charlene appeared at the 77th Monaco Red Cross Gala, one of the principality’s major charity events. Coverage of the event highlighted her public presence alongside Prince Albert II at a high-profile evening gathering in Monte-Carlo.
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II publicly thanked emergency teams and investigators after a bomb attack in Monaco. Their statement emphasized support for those handling the response and confidence in efforts to determine exactly what happened.
Princess Charlene was appointed Vice-President of the Monaco Olympic Committee, adding a new leadership role connected to her long-standing sporting background. The appointment was confirmed during the committee’s General Assembly, while she continued serving as President of the Monegasque Rugby Federation.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Charlene Lynette Wittstock |
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| Title | Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco |
| Known For | Princess consort of Monaco; former Olympic swimmer representing South Africa |
| Marital Status | Married to Prince Albert II of Monaco since 01/07/2011 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.77 m |
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| Height (approx.) | 5 ft 9¾ in |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | Blonde |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Swimming, surfing, mountain hiking |
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| Languages | English, Afrikaans, French |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Albert II, Prince of Monaco |
| Marriage Date | 01/07/2011 |
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Family
| Father | Michael Kenneth Wittstock |
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| Mother | Lynette Wittstock (née Humberstone) |
Career
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| Swimming Career | Represented South Africa at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She began her swimming career in 1996, won three gold medals and one silver medal at the 1999 All-Africa Games, and retired from professional swimming in 2007. |
| Other Work | Founded the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation in 2012 to support humanitarian work, especially in sports, AIDS awareness, and support for underprivileged children. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was born in Bulawayo, then in Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe. | |
| 2. She moved to South Africa with her family in 1989. | |
| 3. She learned to swim at a young age and began competitive swimming at age 8. | |
| 4. She won three gold medals and one silver medal at the 1999 All-Africa Games. | |
| 5. Her swimming career ended after a shoulder injury. |