It’s no secret that Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco might be having marital difficulties.

As early on as their honeymoon, it was reported that the pair were sleeping in separate bedrooms.

Apparently, on the first occasion, the princess-to-be headed to Paris to try on her Armani wedding gown.

Albert and Charlene smiling

Both times, she was reportedly stopped.

As such, the principality and its rulers try their best to embody Catholic ideals.

Thus, Albert is a practicing Catholic, and Charlene converted to the religion prior to marrying him.

Charlene with Albert, both smiling

In the end, though, the couple’s Catholic faith might impede them from getting a divorce.

After all, the Vatican does not traditionally believe in the ending of marriages.

And, previous Monegasque royals have suffered consequences after filing for divorce.

Charlene and Albert walking and waving

You’re supposed to just make the best of it."

If anything, they have grown ever the more intense.

It is said that the princess immediately fell in love with her babies and became a dedicated caregiver.

Jacques and Gabriella’s birthday, family posing

Sadly, from what we can tell, these fears would be valid.

This was certainly apparent a generation ago when Grace Kelly realized that she and Prince Rainier were ill-matched.

Such was the law of the land, as it had been for centuries."

Jacques and Gabriella holding signs dedicated Charlene

In 2021, amid somewhat mysterious circumstances, Charlene was said to have fallen ill in South Africa.

Even though Charlene was grounded in South Africa in May, the twins did not visit her until August.

Then, following that sole trip, Charlene did not see her kids again until she returned to Monaco.

The Monegasque royal family posing

Naturally, these long periods of separation proved to be quite hard for the mother of two.

As she told the South African outlet,News24, “It’s been a trying time for me.

I miss my husband and children dearly.”

Charlene and Albert driving

There are times when you doubt your parents' love."

The outlet even hinted that the couple take their children on vacation together to present a united family front.

Of course, though, these rumors are difficult to ascertain.

Charlene posing

After all, divorce would not reflect well on their princely family.

They thought it would cause embarrassment.

There is so much vicious gossip in Monaco."

The Monegasque royal family waving together

And, even when Coste was included in these events, she was not particularly well received.

It would be awkward if she is here.'"

This was especially true for Prince Albert, who fatheredtwo royal love childrenbefore getting serious with Princess Charlene.

Indeed, the prince had a daughter, Jazmin Grace Grimaldi, in 1992.

And, almost a decade later, he welcomed a son, Alexandre Grimaldi.

According to Monegasque laws, children born out of wedlock cannot enter the line of succession.

That being said, a potential divorce between the royal couple could put that decision into question.

What’s more, Monaco has a history of allowing illegitimate children to take the throne.