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While Monaco’sPrincess Charleneisdown with COVID-19, her husbandPrince Albertis speaking out in her praise.
Charlene’s return, Albert describes, is “the most beautiful thing which could have happened.”
In brief remarks published in the weekend newspaperJournal de Dimanche, Monaco’s ruling prince admitted the past year’s events were, “A test for my wife especially, who suffered greatly and lived through difficult times, far from her family. A test also for our children and for myself.”
“Today, Charlene is back with us and this is the most beautiful thing which could have happened. She’s better, we can finally spend time together. It is a relief and a joy for all of us,” Albert added.
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Prince Albert’s interview occurred prior to Saturday afternoon’s announcement that Charlene hadtested positive for COVID-19.
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Her condition, the palace sources say, is “not worrying” and she has self-isolated since testing positive.
The state of her health remains “fragile,” she told local newspaperMonaco Matinten days ago. She explained that she didn’t “want to go too fast. The road has been long, difficult and so painful. Today I feel calmer.”
Charlene first became ill while in South Africa in May 2021 for what was planned as a brief 10-day visit to her home country. Complications from a previous ENT proceduregrounded her for six monthswhile a series ofpainful corrective surgeries and a subsequent relapsepostponed her voyage home to Monaco until mid-November.
Her return was however unfortunately brief, with the princess choosing to transfer her care to aSwiss clinic. During both her recuperation in South Africa and Switzerland, Prince Albert and their children visited frequently and remained in touch through nightly video chats.
Charlene eventuallyreinstalled in Monacoin March, resuming herpublic appearanceslast month.
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Dismissing these persistent rumors last week, Charlene said, “I still find it regrettable that certain media peddle such rumors about my life, my relationship. Like everyone else, we are human beings and, like all human beings, we have emotions.”
source: people.com
