Princess Charlene of Monaco cut a stylish figure as she made a rare appearance with her husband Prince Albert and their twins Gabriella and Jacques.
The royal, 44, who shares the seven-year-old twins with her husband 64, looked chic in a white lace ensemble as the family attended U Cavagnetu, an annual traditional picnic in Monaco yesterday.
More than 1,000 Monegasques came to the event, the last major Summer celebration, in Princess-Antoinette Park.
The royals were snapped as they watched the festivities, including performances by traditional dancers.
Charlene looked typically chic in a white lace top and matching flared trousers which she paired with beige stilettos.
Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert attend traditional picnic in the park with children Gabriella and Jacques on Saturday in Monte-Carlo
Her platinum cropped hair was styled into a side parting, and she finished her look with natural make-up, featuring light smokey eyes, and a pink lip.
Meanwhile Princess Gabriella donned a knee-length blue floral frock, which she paired with a headband featuring cloth flowers.
Her twin brother Prince Jacques coordinated, wearing a shirt boasting the same blue floral design. He paired it with a white t-shirt and turquoise trousers.
Prince Albert opted for a casual ensemble, donning beige trousers and a white shirt, topped with a pale blue blazer.
Charlene looked radiant in a white top and matching flared trousers which she paired with beige stilettos
The royal, 44, who shares the seven-year-old twins with husband Prince Albert, 64, looked relaxed as they stepped out for a family day
Jacques donned a matching shirt to his sisters dress which eh paired with a white T-shirt underneath and turquoise trousers
Charlene has only recently re-entered public life after largely remaining out of the public eye over the last 18 months, but rumours have swirled that she is receiving £10million a year to appear at her husband’s side at official engagements.
She spent 10 months in her native South Africa last year after contracting a sinus infection that later required surgery.
She returned to Monaco in November but was there for a matter of days before leaving for a Swiss treatment facility. The exact nature of her condition was not made public but Albert said she was ‘exhausted’.
The family posed for a slew of snaps and watched traditional dancers as they attended U Cavagnetu
Gabriella looked adorable in a sky blue dress with pink and purple sandals as she help a bouquet of flowers
Gabriella donned a sweet pink headband which featured a flower design and it matched her shoes perfectly
The mother-of-two has made a handful of appearances including a recent solo engagement to a maternity ward.
Charlene and Albert’s relationship has come under enormous scrutiny in recent months.
Prince Albert said he was ‘hurt by the vicious rumours’ peddled about his marriage following his wife’s absence and said that it’s the ‘most beautiful thing’ to have her back with him.
Major French outlets that specialise in celebrity news said Charlene’s sudden re-appearance was welcomed by all Royal watchers.
‘But the Princess did not return at any price,’ magazine Voici reported. ‘She would have had her husband sign an ultra-confidential contract.’
The family enjoyed the traditional dancers and they stood in a crowd of people and clapped along with the entertainment
Prince Albert looked dapper in beige trousers and a white shirt which he completed with a blue blazer
Charlene and her daughter held hand throughout the traditional event and they appeared to enjoy the show
Beaming from ear to ear the mother and daughter duo walked through the park hand in hand after the performance
The revelations were followed up by rival publication Paris Match Belgium, which writes: ‘Prince Albert would himself pay a tidy sum to the princess so that she appears at his side at public events.’
The Royal Palace in Monte Carlo refuses to discuss specific financial arrangements, but the principality pays out some £40m a year to cover the institution’s running costs.
Royals are not salaried officials, however, meaning that Charlene would be reliant on Albert – a billionaire in his own right – for her own spending money.
A Royal insider based in Monte Carlo told MailOnline: ‘Of course the Princess enjoys huge perks, but ready cash is not guaranteed.
‘She’s been through a very difficult time, so it would make sense for Charlene to try and secure her own guaranteed income.’
After the traditional performance the royal family clapped while standing in a crowd of people in the park
The dancers wore traditional red and white stripped dress with a black floral top and traditional hats
Timeline: Prince Albert and Princess Charlene’s year apart
2021
January 27 – Charlene is pictured with Albert for the Sainte Devote Ceremony in Monaco.
March 18 – Charlene is pictured at the memorial for the late Zulu monarch, King Goodwill Zwelithini at the KwaKhethomthandayo Royal Palace in Nongoma, South Africa
April 2 – Charlene posts an Instagram picture of herself, Albert and their twins Jacques and Gabriella for Easter.
It is unknown where the image was taken.
May 8 – Albert, Jacques and Gabriella attend a Grand Prix event in Monaco without Charlene
May 10 – Albert attends Monaco Gala Awards in Monaco without Charlene
May 18 – Charlene shares her first picture from her conservation trip in South Africa
June 1 – Prince Albert II, Jacques and Gabriella attend event at Oceanic Museum in Monaco
June 3 – New photos emerge of Charlene on her conservation trip
June 5- Charlene puts on a united front as she shares a photo with her family to mark her niece’s fifth birthday with her brother’s family and Albert and the twins in South Africa
June 7 – Albert and the twins attend the World Rugby Sevens without Charlene
June 17 – Prince Albert attends Red Cross Summer concert in Monte Carlo with his sister Princess Caroline of Hanover
June 18 – Prince Albert appears alone Monte Carlo TV Festival
June 24 – Charlene’s foundation releases a statement saying the royal is unable to travel and is undergoing procedures for an ear, nose and throat infection
July 2 – Charlene and Albert mark their 10th anniversary separately. ‘This year will be the first time that I’m not with my husband on our anniversary in July, which is difficult, and it saddens me,’ Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene said in a statement.
July 3 – Albert appears with glamorous niece Charlotte Casiraghi at the 15th international Monte-Carlo Jumping event, which is part of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco,
July 27 – Prince Albert attends Olympics alone in Tokyo
August 13 – Charlene undergoes a four-hour operation. The reason is not announced
August 25 – Charlene shares photos of Prince Albert, Gabriella and Jacques visiting her in South Africa
September 1 – Charlene is admitted under an alias to the Netcare Alberlito Hospital after suddenly ‘collapsing’
September 2 – She is discharged, with a statement from the Palais Princier reading: ‘Her Highness is closely monitored by Her medical team who said that Her condition was not worrying’
September 23 – Prince Albert attends the 2021 Monte Carlo Gala for Planetary Health
September 29 – Prince Albert is joined on the red carpet by actress Sharon Stone for a first look at the eagerly anticipated James Bond release
September 30 – Charlene releases a stylish video promoting her anti-poaching campaign from her South African bolthole
October 3 – Princess Charlene shares a photograph of herself smiling in front of a bible in her first snap since being discharged from hospital following her health scare
October 5 – Prince Albert attends Sportel Awards Ceremony in Monte Carlo with nephew Louis Ducruet
October 6 – Albert tells RMC radio Charlene is ‘ready to come home’
October 8 – Princess undergoes surgery in South Africa
November 8 – Charlene arrives back in Monaco. Prince Albert said within hours it became clear she was ‘unwell’
November 13 – Prince Albert attends Expo 2020 in Dubai without Princess Charlene
Following his return from the trip, Prince Albert holds an intervention with Charlene’s brothers and a sister-in-law in which Charlene ‘confirmed’ she would seek ‘real medically framed treatment’ outside of Monaco
November 16 – Royal household confirms Princess Charlene will not attend National Day celebrations on
November 19 – Prince Albert attends a Monaco Red Cross event without Princess Charlene
November 17 – Prince Albert reveals Princess Charlene has left Monaco and is recovering in a secret location
November 19 – Prince Albert reveals Charlene is in a treatment facility ‘elsewhere in Europe’ after a family intervention
2022
January 25 – Charlene celebrates her birthday alone outside of Monaco
January 26 – Prince Albert is joined by his children and sister without Charlene at St Devote’s Day
February 27 – Prince Albert and his two children attend AS Monaco football match without Princess Charlene
March 14 – The royal palace announced Charlene had returned to Monaco.
April 17 – Palace released Easter Sunday family portrait of couple with their seven-year-old twins Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques
April 30 – Princess Charlene makes first public appearance at Monaco E-Prix
May 7 – Charlene joins Albert at Sainte Dévote Rugby Tournament
May 18 – Prince Albert takes twins to Disneyland without Charlene
May 24 – Princess Charlene takes daughter Gabriella to Monte Carlo Fashion Week
May 29 – Charlene and Albert appear together at Monaco F1
June 22 – Charlene and Albert take their children to Oslo, Norway
July 2 – Couple celebrate their 11th wedding anniversary
July 5 – Charlene makes first solo appearance since her return
