Princess Charlene Illness Drug Addiction -What Happened To Her? Details To Know

What illness does Princess Charlene have? Did she leave Monaco because of her drug addiction? Find health updates on Monaco’s princess.

Princess Charlene aka Charlene Lynette Wittstock is a former Olympic swimmer and a royal family member. She earned herself the title of a princess by marrying Monaco’s prince, Albert II.

Lynette attended Tom Newby Primary School. Her mother initially taught her swimming and made her participate in competitive swimming events.

Charlene rose to fame after receiving 3 golds and a silver medal in the 1999 All-Africa Games. She also took part in the Commonwealth Games of 1998 and 2002.

Further, Lynette represented South Africa in the 2000’s Summer Olympics.

Princess Charlene Illness Drug Addiction- What Happened To Her?

Amid the illness, Princess Charlene has fled away to a secret place outside Monaco.

She previously spent around 6 months in South Africa. She underwent a sinus operation and then suffered from an ENT(ear, nose, and throat) infection.

Charlene’s air pressure did not equalize and thus, she could not fly over 20,000 feet. As a result, she spent her time recovering in SA and returned to Monaco two weeks ago.

Initially, Prince Albert II had announced that Charlene will attend a public ceremony on 19 November (Monaco’s National Day). As per Hello Magazine, he later confirmed that she has moved to a secret location.

As per the sources, Charlene has fled to rest properly and overcome her fatigue. However, fans are speculating that it might be a case of drug addiction or abuse.

Princess Charlene Age: Where Is She From?

As of November 2021, Princess Charlene is aged 43 years old as she was born on 25 January 1978.

Her birthplace is Bulawayo, Rhodesia. However, her family moved to Africa and she was brought up in Johannesburg.

Michael Wittstock and Lynette Humberstone are Charlene’s parents. Her father is an ex-sales manager and her mother is a former competitive driver and swimming coach.

Charlene hails from German origin and she has certified Irish ancestry. Moreover, she has two siblings: Gareth and Sean.

Princess Charlene Wedding: Meet Her Husband- Prince Albert II

Princess Charlene’s lavish wedding took place in the Throne Room of the Prince’s Palace of Monaco.

She exchanged vows with her husband, Prince Albert II on 1 July 2011. During the magical moment of her life, she was literally in tears.

After the initial public ceremony, they were religiously named a man and wife the next day. The second ceremony took place in the courtyard of the palace.

Charlene and Prince Albert II met in 2000 at Mare Nostrum. However, they came out as a couple in the 2006 Winter Olympics. 

Prior to their wedding, the pair attended the nuptials of Crown Princess of Sweden and  Duke of Cambridge.

Find Princess Charlene On Instagram

Princess Charlene shared the video of Monaco’s flag on National Day via her Instagram account.

She did not attend the public ceremony since she has poor health conditions. She updates about her illness via her social media.

Charlene appears as @hshprincesscharlene with 368K followers so far.

Does Princess Charlene Have Children?

Princess Charlene is the mother of two children.

She gave birth to her twin babies on 10 December 2014 at The Princess Grace Hospital Center. Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques are only 6 years old.

They enjoy a lavishing childhood in Monaco and are the heirs to the throne. However, as a child, they always miss their mother, Princess Charlene.

Recently, on National Day’s appearance, they showed up their handmade drawing revealing how much they miss her.

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