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Princess Charlene: From Olympic Swimmer to Royal Life
21 Jun
Summary
- Princess Charlene attended a race promoting drowning prevention.
- She recalled humble beginnings in Zimbabwe and South Africa.
- The royal couple supported a water bike relay across the Mediterranean.
Princess Charlene of Monaco recently participated in the Together Crossing for the Pelagos, a 225-kilometer water bike relay race. The event, co-organized by her foundation and Prince Albert's foundation, aims to promote drowning prevention and marine conservation.
She attended the race in Monaco wearing a navy polo shirt and white trousers, accompanied by Prince Albert. The elite athletes pedaled specialized water bikes from Viareggio, Italy, to Larvotto Beach in Monaco. Team Lionheart emerged victorious, completing the relay in exactly 24 hours.
Princess Charlene, a former Olympic swimmer, has previously spoken about the significant changes in her life since marrying Prince Albert in 2011. She grew up in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and later moved to Benoni, South Africa, detailing concerns about her parents' safety in their home country due to the risk of break-ins and violence.
