Princess Charlene spotted wearing rarely-seen engagement ring as Prince Albert lifts lid on marriage rumours

Princess Charlene spotted wearing rarely-seen engagement ring as Prince Albert lifts lid on marriage rumours

Charlene and Albert married in 2011

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 22/04/2024

- 10:27

The Princess of Monaco married Prince Albert II in 2011

  • Princess Charlene and Prince Albert attended the Sainte Devote Rugby Tournament at Stade Louis II
  • The Princess of Monaco wore her rarely-seen engagement ring for the occasion
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Princess Charlene was spotted wearing her rarely-seen engagement ring amid rumours surrounding her marriage to Prince Albert.

Prince Albert II of Monaco, 66, and Princess Charlene of Monaco, 46, attended the Sainte Devote Rugby Tournament at Stade Louis II over the weekend.


Charlene donned her stunning ring for the occasion, which includes a massive three-carat, pear-cut diamond flanked by smaller diamonds in triangular arrangements.

The princess rarely wears the accessory for an unknown reason, often photographed bare-fingered at official royal events.

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert married in 2011 and have two children

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The ring was crafted by Parisian jeweller Repossi, a leading name in handcrafted jewels.

Charlene's ring is bespoke, making it a unique design, and jewellery experts have predicted the piece to be worth a whopping £50,000.

The mother-of-two wearing her engagement ring comes as her husband, Prince Albert, lifted the lid on the rumours surrounding their marriage.

The Prince of Monaco said his family and the public support him despite all the negativity directed towards The House of Grimaldi.

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert attended the Sainte Devote Rugby Tournament at Stade Louis II

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However, Albert admitted that his wife Princess Charlene is "very upset for him".

Speaking last month, he said: "Thankfully, my whole family is there for me, showering me with their affection, both my immediate family and the extended family of Monegasque."

The royal continued to tell Paris Match: "She [Charlene] was also very upset for me, and saddened by certain things that came out in the media.

"We supported each other. She has resumed many of her activities, more public engagements, to everyone’s delight."

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert have suffered several rumours surrounding their marriage

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Charlene and Albert have faced several negative rumours regarding their marriage.

In 2020, the princess contracted an ear, nose and throat infection and remained in South Africa where she was receiving treatment.

She did not return to Monaco until October 2021, sparking many rumours about a potential split with Prince Albert.

In addition, Princess Charlene deleted her Instagram account in the summer of 2023.

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Princess Charlene and Prince Albert

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert have been married for 13 years

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In an interview with a South African media outlet, the princess denied the rumours about a split, calling them “draining and exhausting”.

She stated: “There’s nothing wrong with our marriage and I find the rumours to be draining and exhausting.

"I simply cannot understand where they come from.”

The princess continued: “It feels to me like certain media or people want to see us split.”

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