Princess Charlene of Monaco Net Worth

What is Princess Charlene's Net Worth?

Princess Charlene of Monaco is a South African former Olympic swimmer and princess-by-marriage, with a net worth of $150 million. Charlene is the Princess of Monaco by virtue of her marriage to Prince Albert II. She focuses extensively on charity work, particularly in sports, children's rights, and HIV/AIDS awareness and research.

Early Life and Education

Charlene Wittstock was born on January 25, 1978, in Bulawayo, Rhodesia. Her parents, Michael, a former sales manager, and Lynette, a former competitive diver and swimming coach, moved to South Africa with Charlene and her two younger brothers, Gareth and Sean, in 1989. Charlene attended Tom Newby Primary School in Benoni, South Africa.

Swimming Career

Charlene's swimming career began in 1996 when she won the South African Championship. She achieved her greatest success in 1999 by securing three gold medals and a silver at the All-Africa Games in Johannesburg. Representing South Africa at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Charlene's team finished in fifth place in the 4 x 100-meter medley relay. In 2002, she and her relay team won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester.

In 2005, Charlene joined coach Branislav Ivkovic on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast. She reclaimed her title as South Africa's 50-meter women's backstroke champion, placing third at the Telkom SA National Aquatic Championships. However, a shoulder injury soon after led to her retirement from competitive swimming.

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Princess of Monaco

Charlene met Prince Albert II at a swimming meet in Monaco in 2000. Their public debut as a couple was during the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. They got engaged in mid-2010 and married in 2011 in the Throne Room of the Prince's Palace, officially making Charlene the Princess of Monaco.

Charitable Work

Princess Charlene extensively engages in charity, focusing on children's needs, HIV/AIDS, and the environment. She supports amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, and established the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation in 2012 to prevent child drowning. She is a trustee of the Princess Grace Foundation – USA, supporting emerging artists, and has been involved with AS Rugby Monaco, South African Red Cross Society, and served as an ambassador for World First Aid Day in Geneva.

In 2020, she visited Tbilisi, Georgia, engaging with Paralympic athletes, a children's rehabilitation center, and Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili, discussing diplomatic and philanthropic concerns.

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Health Issues

Charlene has faced significant ENT-related health issues. In 2021, while raising awareness about rhinoceros poaching in South Africa, she developed an ear, nose, and throat infection that grounded her from flying above 20,000 feet, leading to missed appearances, multiple medical procedures, and an extended stay in South Africa. After a medical emergency and surgery, she returned to Monaco in November but had to cancel her activities due to fatigue. She underwent a four-month treatment at a Swiss clinic, resuming her duties in 2022.