In response to these kinds of reports, the Grimaldis have insisted that they are truly in love.
Nevertheless, Albert and Charlene have not stopped trying to prove to the world that they are happy.
In spite of all this criticism, however, Charlene defended her new marriage.
The media went wild, questioning whether this arrangement signaled thatAlbert and Charlene’s marriagewas already doomed.
“I am disappointed in the media.
South Africans should be supporting Charlene rather than spreading nasty rumors” (viaDaily Mail).
On December 10, 2014, Princess Charlene and Prince Albert welcomed twins,Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques.
Although this may not sound controversial, it was said that Albert didn’t participate in the outing.
Apparently, this was enough to generate rumors of a divorce.
At the time, Albert seemed absolutely livid about this reporting.
In a conversation withPeople, the monarch exclaimed, “It’s ridiculous.
It’s just impossible to believe that these stories have come up again.
It’s impossible to believe responsible media would pick up on these totally false stories.”
“It’s totally incredible that we have to justify ourselves all the time.”
Of course, the prince also took his chat with People as an opportunity to share about his marriage.
He pointed to his and Charlene’s shared responsibilities as a sign of their everlasting love.
And she’s let me have some input."
Yes, in December 2019, the prince went out to celebrateNicole Coste’s birthday with her in London.
Some royal fans even wondered whether Charlene was planning to flee the palace.
Her malaise was instead resulting from the deaths of two friends and her father’s illness.
Well, sometimes it’s hard to smile" (viaPeople).
During the six months that followed, it wasreportedthat the princess nearly died.
However, as Albert only visited her twice, royal watchers felt conflicted about the situation.
Tabloid reports even began to question the circumstances surrounding what many viewed as Charlene’s “mystery” illness.
She didn’t leave because she was mad at me or at anybody else.
He later added, “She didn’t go into exile.”
And he wasn’t the only one.
In spite of these pointed observations, however, the Grimaldis were not slow to defend their marriage.
She later added, “[Albert] has been the most incredible support to me.”
According to the monarch, the cumulation of all of these surgeries left his wife feeling fragile.
“She was clearly exhausted, physically and emotionally.
She was overwhelmed and couldn’t face official duties, life in general or even family life.”
I want to make that very clear.
These are not problems within our relationship."
And, to the surprise of some, Charlene did not remain particularly neutral in the interview.
I still find it regrettable that certain media are spreading such rumors about my life, my relationship."
To make matters worse, Charlene also stepped out in Milan without her wedding ring.
Of course, it didn’t take long for Albert and Charlene to spring into action.
Albert’s team then proceeded to call the divorce rumors “totally unfounded” and “malicious.”
This statement came shortly after Albert had separately toldPeoplethat his “wife and children” were his biggest accomplishment.
Either way, no amount of public statements seems to quell the whispers about their relationship.
What’s more, this source also alleged that the prince and princess only see each other by appointment.
Shortly after this rumor came to light, Albert went running to the media in defense of his relationship.
In a chat with the Italian outlet,Corriere, the prince addressed the rumors head-on.
She supports me in leading the principality."
Of course, he did say that being together does not necessarily constitutealwaysbeing together.
Charlene, however, says that she despises these rumors.
“There’s nothing wrong with our marriage and I find the rumors to be draining and exhausting.
I simply cannot understand where they come from,” she said (viaTatler).
Ultimately, though, the princess recognized that this is just how the European tabloids roll.
