Princess Charlene will be back in Monaco 'very soon' after being grounded in South Africa, says Prince Albert
Prince Albert II has given an update about his wife's return to Monaco after being grounded in South Africa for months.
Princess Charlene, 43, has been unable to fly after undergoing several procedures following complications from a serious sinus infection.
She has been absent from Monaco since May, when she travelled to Africa to take part in a wildlife mission.
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Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene and their twins Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, pictured on January 20, 2021, inside the Prince's Palace in Monaco. Eric Mathon/Prince's Palace of Monaco
At the weekend Charlene posted a photo of herself with the caption, "God bless", marking the first time she had been seen since her latest medical procedure.
And now it appears she is edging closer to being able to return home.
Speaking to RMC Radio, Prince Albert said that Charlene "is still in South Africa, but will be back very soon, we have to talk to the doctors in a few days".
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Princess Charlene of Monaco has shared a photo with the caption "God bless" from South Africa. Instagram/hshprincesscharlene
"She is better," he added, "it was also complicated for her because different problems affected her."
In September, he told People his could could be returning in "late October".
No official confirmation has been given from the Prince's Palace.
Charlene's recent social media return came days after her husband attended several events with actress Sharon Stone, who was in Monaco to receive an award for her work with the environment.
Albert, 63, attended the premiere of No Time to Die with Stone, the pair walking the red carpet in Monte Carlo for the 25th installment of the James Bond franchise.
Prince Albert II (R) with Christian Moore (L) and Sharon Stone at the No Time to Die premier in Monaco. Prince's Palace of Monaco
Charlene's stay in South Africa has seen her miss key events on the Monegasque royal family's calendar.
Most notably, the Princess missed celebrating her 10th wedding anniversary with Albert in July.
In August, she was reunited with Albert and their children Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, who travelled to South Africa for a visit.
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