In reality, the newlywed couple was under an immense amount of pressure to produce an heir and quickly.
Failure to do so could mean that one of theseroyal love childrenwould contest their right to the throne.
Thus, all eyes were on Charlene to see if she could fulfill this duty.
So straight away, after Charlene married, everybody was asking ‘Is she pregnant yet?'"
Luckily, 2014 saw Charlene deliver two healthy twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella.
And the trio is now said to be fast friends.
Because the twins were born prematurely, the princess was primarily focused on their health.
As she would later tellParis Match, “At first, I was happy to hear their first cries.
I was, of course, a little overwhelmed by emotion.”
The twins’ safe arrival did not mean that they could go home right away.
Shortly after giving birth, Charlene opened up about this dynamic with Paris Match.
A very strong bond unites us, they are under my responsibility for the years to come.
Naturally, though, at the time of the interview, Gabriella and Jacques were too small to teach.
Even so, Charlene seemed happy just to be in the same room as them.
The proud mama told Paris Match, “Every second with them is magical.
I look forward to spending more time in their presence.
Watching them grow is wonderful.
It changes life forever.”
“What I can tell you is that they are both very active and very expressive.
They are magnificent, adorable, I am madly in love with them.”
Naturally, the princess was particularly concerned about the issue of drowning.
Shortly after Jacques and Gabriella reached their first birthday, Charlene touched on this topic in a palace-funded interview.
She explained, “They swim before they can walk.”
Interestingly, Charlene played a major role in instructing the twins.
Charlene, however, says “not so fast.”
She said: “I don’t necessarily want to push them into intensive practice of a sport.
The prince and I were Olympic athletes.
As she said in the same interview, “Gabriella has a passion for hip-hop dance.
Jacques, on the other hand, practices taekwondo.
The importance is to give them a good education, self-confidence, and a happy childhood.”
And, while this dynamic is pretty normal in royal circles, it is not necessarily pleasant.
“They are only children, but subject to public scrutiny,” she said.
Ultimately, though, Jacques and Gabriella are members of Monaco’s most famous family.
It will always be.
It’s in my heart and in my veins.”
She later added of her children, “I can’t wait for them to come here.
I can’t wait for them to be introduced to Africa.”
Apparently, the Zimbabwe-born blond shared, “The twins were crazy about it.
They played in the kids' zone, ate chicken nuggets, and drank bubblegum milkshakes.”
For Charlene, the experience of watching her children soak up this unique culture was probably priceless.
Apparently, the whole trip was supposed to last just days.
Naturally, this situation left the princess with a heavy heart.
Unfortunately, however, these women’s influence on Gabriella and Jacques only seemed to grow over time.
“Charlene is frantic to see that Caroline is taking over influence on her twins.”
Over the years, Princess Charlene has enjoyed several luxurious family trips with Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques.
In 2023, the family was spotted on the coast of Corsica, lounging together on the beach.
Photos of the trip show the royals snorkeling, paddling, and even throwing a frisbee.
The beaches are so beautiful, the mountains welcoming.
It’s a little paradise.
And there is a historic link between Monaco and Corsica, which is important to maintain."
As for Jacques and Gabriella, they seemed to enjoy the trip, as well.
“She’s desperate to take her children away from this pressurized atmosphere.”
