Princess Charlene is keeping a low profile on Prince Albert of Monaco's birthday after quashing marriage rumours.
The Prince of Monaco is celebrating his 66th birthday today.
Prince Albert married Charlene, 46, in 2011 at the Prince's Palace of Monaco.
The couple have faced several rumours regarding their marriage in the past.
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert live in Monaco
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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.
In an interview with a South African media outlet, the princess denied the rumours about a split, calling them “draining and exhausting”.
Prince Albert is celebrating his 66th birthday today
ReutersShe 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.”
The couple has since appeared to put the rumours behind them.
Princess Charlene has not publicly wished Albert a happy birthday
GettyJust recently, Charlene and Albert rubbed shoulders with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who became a minority shareholder in Manchester United in February 2024.
The royal couple were attending the second annual charity gala for the Princess Charlene Foundation of Monaco with the businessman.
The charity event was chaired by Sir Jim and Prince Albert II of Monaco.
Sir Jim changed his residency from Britain to Monaco in 2020, two years after receiving a knighthood.
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However, Ratcliffe told The Times: "I didn’t move down there until I was well into retirement age.
He explained the reason for his move was that he "might live a bit longer in a warmer climate".