However, there was some major drama going on behind the scenes.
AsCBS Newsnoted at the time, Prince Albert confirmed his fatherhood of a toddler named Alexandre in July 2005.
The pair put on one of the biggest shows Monaco had ever seen.
For starters, legendary rock band the Eagles helped them celebrate their nuptials.
The “Hotel California” musicians played a full-on concert for attendees at a soccer arena.
This musical highlight was reminisced by Prince Albert’s cousin and best man, Chris Lavine.
PerPeople, Lavine recalled, “Some people hire a string quartet he got The Eagles.
It was a huge, huge weekend.”
These “for-the-public” events added an extra layer of grandeur and meticulous planning to an already immense celebration.
The worldwide circulation of wedding photos sparked discussions about Charlene’s apparent emotional state.
During the civil ceremony, the couple’s vibe vacillated between loved-up and uncomfortable.
Unsurprsingly, royal watchers latched onto the more uncomfortable moments.
However, the pair later kissed during the same appearance and it was as strained as ever.
Charlene brought her shoulders up to her ears as they barely made contact for the kiss.
Suffice to say, they weren’t exactly giving us “The Notebook.”
As theDaily Mailput it, the interaction appeared to be “very uneasy.”
All of this could certainly add pressure to wedding day nerves.
However, the couple appeared somewhat rigid and strained, which was becoming a hallmark of their public relationship.
Of course, it’s all speculation.
He noted that a hand around the waist can indicate insecurity and possessiveness.
But what really stood out was the couple’s surprising PDA displayed during their trip to the Brandenburg Gate.
Pregnancy can build intense intimacy between two people as sharing the experience can bring about emotional closeness.
We are full of love, gratitude, as well as a great sense of responsibility.
I am particularly grateful for the spontaneous love bestowed on me in these special moments.
Charlene later took a swig of champagne from an enormous bottle while a smiling Albert looked on.
The prince did not join his wife in the champagne chugging.
She even appeared to have her hand clutched around the arm of Australian racer Daniel Ricciardo who beamed happily.
At that event, however, there was no such embrace or spontaneous PDA for the press to unpack.
She even deleted her Instagram account in summer 2023, purely for the sake of her children’s privacy.
