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) |
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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. |