2021: HEALTH PROBLEMS, 10 MONTHS IN SOUTH AFRICA AND ADMISSION TO A SWISS TREATMENT CENTRE
January 27 – Charlene is photographed with Albert for the Sainte Devote ceremony in Monaco.
March 18: Charlene is photographed at the memorial to the late Zulu monarch, King Goodwill Zwelithini, at the KwaKhethomthandayo Royal Palace in Nongoma, South Africa.
April 2: Charlene posts a photo on Instagram of herself, Albert, and their twins Jacques and Gabriella for Easter from an unknown location.
May 8: Albert, Jacques and Gabriella attend a Grand Prix event in Monaco without Charlene.
May 18: Charlene shares her first photo from her conservation trip in South Africa
June 3 – New photos emerge of Charlene on her conservation trip
June 5: Charlene shares a close-knit photo with her family to celebrate her niece’s fifth birthday with her brother and Albert’s family and the twins in South Africa.
June 24: Charlene’s foundation issues a statement saying the royal is unable to travel and is undergoing procedures for an ear, nose and throat infection.
July 2: Charlene and Albert celebrate their 10th anniversary separately. “This year will be the first time I will not be with my husband for our anniversary in July, which is difficult and saddens me,” Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene said in a statement.
August 13: Charlene undergoes a four-hour operation. The reason is not announced.
August 25: Charlene shares photos of Prince Albert, Gabriella and Jacques visiting her in South Africa
September 1: Charlene is admitted under an alias to Netcare Alberlito Hospital after suffering a sudden “collapse”.
2 September – Charlene is discharged, with a statement from the Palais Princier saying: ‘Her Highness is being closely monitored by her medical team, who said her condition was not worrying.’
September 30: Charlene releases a stylish video promoting her anti-poaching campaign from her refuge in South Africa.
October 3: Princess Charlene shares a photo of herself smiling in front of a Bible in her first snap since being discharged from hospital following her health scare.
October 6 – Albert tells RMC radio that Charlene is ‘ready to come home’
October 8, 2021: Princess undergoes another surgery in South Africa
November 8: Charlene returns to Monaco. Prince Albert said it became clear within hours that she was unwell.
November 13, 2021: Prince Albert attends Expo 2020 in Dubai without Princess Charlene. Upon his return from the trip, Prince Albert has a conversation with Charlene’s brothers and a sister-in-law in which Charlene “confirms” that she will seek “royal medical treatment” outside Monaco.
November 16: The royal household confirms that Princess Charlene will not attend the National Day celebrations on November 19.
November 17: Prince Albert reveals that Princess Charlene has left Monaco and is recovering at a secret location.
November 19: Prince Albert reveals that Charlene is in a treatment centre “elsewhere in Europe” following a family intervention.
November 25 – Sources told Page Six that Princess Charlene “almost died” after sinus surgery and “lost almost half her body weight” due to “being unable to swallow.” They also said it was “unfair” to portray her as someone who struggled with mental health issues.
December 11 – Royal breaks her silence on Instagram to wish her twins Jacques and Gabriella a happy seventh birthday
December 24: Princess Charlene of Monaco is still “months away from recovery” but will join Prince Albert and their twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabrielle, for Christmas at the treatment centre.
2022: ROAD TO RECOVERY
January 25 – Princess Charlene celebrates her 44th birthday alone – the royal shares a slideshow of snaps from happier times featuring Prince Albert, her children and her swimming career as she continues to receive treatment outside Monaco.
March 14: The Palace announces that Charlene is back in Monaco, but will take time off to “further strengthen her health before gradually resuming her official duties.”
April 17 – Charlene is portrayed for the first time in a family portrait to celebrate Easter.
April 30: Charlene makes her first public appearance since leaving a treatment centre when she attends the Monaco E-Prix with Prince Albert.
May 7: The royals make their second public appearance at the Sainte Dévote Rugby Tournament.
May 10: French media claim Prince Albert has agreed to pay his wife £10m a year to ensure she fulfils her role as consort.
May 25 – Princess Charlene continues her return to public life at the Monte Carlo Fashion Awards with her daughter, Princess Gabriella.
May 28: Princess Charlene continues her return to public life by joining Prince Albert in F1 in Monaco for the first time since 2019.
June 6 – Prince Albert says he was hurt by “malicious” rumours about his wife’s absence from Monaco and that his family “missed the princess very much”
June 16 – Princess Charlene appears sombre in an all-black ensemble for the Catholic festival
June 18 – Princess Charlene of Monaco looks glamorous in an all-green ensemble as she steps out with Prince Albert for the opening ceremony of the Monte Carlo Television Festival.
June 23: Albert and Charlene attend the opening of a science exhibition with their children in Oslo, his first visit abroad since returning to public office.
July 4: Albert and Charlene! Monaco’s royal family hold hands in a new portrait to commemorate their 11 years of marriage
July 5: Charlene visits the Princess Grace Hospital Centre for her first solo engagement since returning to Monaco.
July 9: Albert attends the Monaco Rose Ball without his wife, despite it being the highlight of the social calendar.
July 18: Royal joins Prince Albert at the 73rd Red Cross Gala in Monte Carlo
July 20 – A couple visits the Vatican for a private audience with Pope Francis
September 4: Charlene joins Prince Albert and their children Gabriella and Jacques for a rare family appearance at a traditional picnic in Monaco.
September 6: Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco take their 7-year-old twins Jacques and Gabriella to school for their first day back after the summer holidays.
September 12: A couple attends a memorial service for the late Queen Elizabeth II
September 19: Princess Charlene attends the Queen’s funeral in London alongside her husband, Prince Albert.
October 4-5: Princess Charlene surprises with a surprise solo visit to Paris Fashion Week
October 21: Princess Charlene of Monaco makes an emotional solo visit to an animal shelter as she sends “all her love” to her fans following her return to royal duties.
November 8: The royal couple attend the annual Princess Grace Awards in New York.
November 16: Princess Charlene attends the Monaco Red Cross Christmas gift distribution with Prince Albert
19-20 November: Princess Charlene attends Monaco National Day celebrations with Prince Albert and presents awards at the 2022 World Rugby Awards ceremony
December 2: Princess Charlene takes her seven-year-old twins to Monaco’s Christmas Village with her model niece Charlotte Casiraghi.
December 13: Attends the Monaco Red Cross Christmas gift distribution with her husband, Prince Albert.
December 14 – Family attends Christmas tree ceremony in Monaco
December 15 – Princess Charlene of Monaco reveals she feels “much better” and has “much more energy” after a long health crisis in an interview with Monaco Matin, her first since returning to royal duties.
December 21: The royals release a stylish family Christmas card
23 December – A “proud” Prince Albert praises Princess Charlene for “turning things around in an incredible way” after a long health crisis and says she had a “very difficult year”.