Princess Charlene of Monaco’s recovery, dental treatment ‘will still take several weeks,’ palace says
Princess Charlene of Monaco was in South Africa for several months to address an infection that developed following ENT surgery
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Monaco’s royal palace has a new update on Princess Charlene’s recovery.
The country is marking Saint Dévote Day, an annual celebration in honor of its patron saint. The royal will remain absent from the festivities.
"The convalescence of H.S.H. Princess Charlene is currently continuing in a very satisfying and encouraging way," read a translation of the palace’s statement in French sent to Fox News on Thursday.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}According to the palace, the 44-year-old’s recovery and dental treatment "will still take several weeks." As a result, "the princess will unfortunately not be able to attend the Saint Dévote festivities this year."
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Princess Charlene is recovering in a facility outside of Monaco. (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
"With her husband H.S.H. Prince Albert II, she wholeheartedly joins forces with all Monegasques and residents on the occasion of these celebrations," the statement read. "As soon as her health permits, it will be with joy that the princess will once again share moments of conviviality with them."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"During this period, the royal couple asks that their privacy and that of their children continue to be respected," the statement concluded.
Charlene, who celebrated her birthday on Wednesday, is receiving treatment outside Monaco after suffering from physical and emotional exhaustion.
Back in May, Charlene traveled to South Africa for what was supposed to be a 10-day visit. However, complications from a previous ENT procedure resulted in several corrective surgeries. She was kept grounded in South Africa and recovered until November when she finally returned to Monaco.
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Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco (Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
But shortly after she landed in Monaco, the princess experienced signs of emotional and physical exhaustion. After consulting her doctors and family, Charlene decided to seek medical treatment. It was ultimately determined that Charlene would seek treatment in a facility outside of Monaco.
Still, Charlene has kept closely connected with her family with the help of daily phone and video calls, People magazine reported. The outlet noted that at least one family visit was held during the holidays and Albert has privately visited his wife on several occasions since then.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}During the couple’s months-long separation, rumors of an impending split were intensified by the tabloids. Albert, 63, told People magazine he was "appalled," noting she was "ready to stow away on a ship to come back to Europe" if necessary.
"Obviously she misses the children," he told the outlet. "And they miss her. We all miss her."
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II of Monaco with their children Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella. (Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
The celebrated athlete married the prince on July 1, 2011. The wedding was a spectacle, costing an estimated $70 million for the four-day event. They welcomed twins in 2014.
Their planned public anniversary celebration was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.