Princess Charlene and Prince Albert follow an “old-school aristocratic code” that separates them from other Royal Families, a royal commentator has exclusively told GB News.
The Prince and Princess of Monaco tied the knot in 2011 and often appear extremely formal during public events.
Gareth Russell, a royal author, spoke exclusively to GB News to explain why Charlene and Albert appear so “formal”, compared to the British Royal Family, for example.
He claimed: “Sometimes it does look quite choreographed to a lot of people.
Charlene and Albert follow ‘old-school aristocratic code’ that separates them from other Royal Families
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“There are those who pointed out that the Royal Family in Monaco has always been a little bit more formal when it comes to any form of public appearance.
“And that’s not to say that many of them have not been photographed at society events that ended up in the tabloids, they very much have.
“But in formal events, there’s still an old-school aristocratic code with the way they behave.
“So there is an element of which that’s why they look sometimes perhaps more formal.”
Since marrying into the Royal Family in 2011, Charlene has suffered many rumours surrounding her relationship with Prince Albert II.
In 2020, Charlene contracted an ear, nose and throat infection, causing her to remain in her home country South Africa until October 2021 to receive treatment.
This meant she spent the best part of two years away from her husband and two children, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella.
Charlene went in for surgery in mid-May 2021, before a second operation in June, and a “final” surgery in October.
Charlene and Albert have two twin children, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella
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Prince Albert confirmed in October 2021 that she would be soon heading home to Monaco and their two children.
Russell added: “Of course, there have been a lot of rumours about the marriage, with the length of Princess Charlene’s stay in South Africa recently.
“So at this stage, we don’t know. There could be an element of a personal dynamic there.
“There absolutely is an element of a slightly more formal style of monarchy and public events in Monaco.”
