Princess Charleneof Monaco is known for being all kinds of glam.
The Zimbabwe-born royal wears gorgeous designer clothes, carries the cutest clutches, and have youseenher tiaras?
Interestingly, though, Charlene’s life has not always been so glitzy.
In fact, growing up, Charlene was very middle class.
Unfortunately, though, this was not enough to make ends meet.
When the family moved to South Africa, they couldn’t afford to live in a safe neighborhood.
As Charlene revealed in an interview forThe Sunday Times, “I worry about them a lot.
I worry about the fact that people break into the house and they’ve been robbed many times.
There have been a lot of killings on our street.
Nowadays, Charlene’s lifestyle is nothing like the instability of her youth.
She dances at galas, organizes charity events, and hands out prizes at the Grand Prix.
From mingling with celebrities to traveling by private jet, Charlene lives in the lap of luxury.
As he told Prinsloo for her book, “These things happen, and you just carry on.”
One of the biggest perks of becoming a princely consort was receiving bespoke jewelry.
Indeed, in celebration of their nuptials, Albert gave his bride several custom-made pieces.
Because of this,The Beau Mondenotes, the Ocean Tiara combines 1,200 stones of various different shades.
As if that wasn’t opulent enough, the tiara came with a matching set of Ocean Earrings.
Naturally, these were far from being the only pieces that Albert bestowed upon Charlene.
The princess also received the Infinite Cascade Necklace, which was designed by Tabbah Jewellery’s Nagib Tabbah.
According toThe Court Jeweler, the necklace was created using 1,237 diamonds, as well as six pearls.
Like the Ocean Tiara, the Infinite Cascade Necklace resembles the smooth flow of water.
Considering Charlene’s past as a swimmer, these lavish gifts seem especially apropos.
As it turns out, though, Charlene’s tastebuds do not get much of a break.
From what we can tell, the process is terribly traditional.
The dinner menu is first announced on a printed menu.
Then, it’s served on what Prinsloo described as “silver platters embossed with the family crest.”
Apparently, Charlene’s favorite dishes include “fresh fruits and mixed fresh fruit juices.”
She is also said to maintain a passion for South African cuisine.
Because of this, the kitchen was redesigned with Grace in mind.
Moreover, Rainier was sure to import the necessary pieces for the American kitchen of his wife’s dreams.
These days, Grace and Rainier are long gone, but Roc Agel lives on.
The Grimaldi family has also been known to visit Roc Agel for important family events.
In 2020, Albert and Charlene held their twins' sixth birthday party at the dreamy old estate.
In a separate article inVogue, Armani described his friendship with the princess.
The first time she wore my dresses was at the Beijing Olympics in the summer of 2008.
Ever the proud South African, the princess often sports designs by Durban-based creative Terrence Bray.
Throughout Le Rocher, there are whispers the Monegasque royal is no stranger to plastic surgery.
The source also revealed, “She almost died in South Africa.”
In her free time, the princess likely participated in one of the institution’s many relaxing activities.
Naturally, though, all of these luxurious options came at a price.
Surrounded by royals from across the globe, Charlene donned a blue pantsuit embroidered with sparkling beads.
Prior to Charles' coronation, Albert hinted that the Grimaldis and Windsors remain close.
This was especially evident in 2021 when she finally recovered from her ear, nose, and throat infection.
As reported by theMirror, the princess traveled as far as Nice by private jet.
From there, she took a helicopter directly back to the Prince’s Palace of Monaco.
In the past, the family has been known to enjoy yachting in the Mediterranean Sea.
