“We don’t know why the palace is downplaying that she almost died in South Africa.”

By April 2022, Charlene had resumed some of her royal duties, but admitted toMonaco-Matin(viaE!

After the queen’s passing,Charlene shared a heartfelt tribute to Great Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.

Princess Charlene posing at event

Albert also sent his condolences in aletterto King Charles III.

Albert was the only son of Rainier and American actress Grace Kelly.

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral