and Prince Albert II of Monaco’s took position 13 years ago this July. The pair, who met in the first 2000s when Charlene was a dynamic sprinter for South Africa, made their official album together during the 2006 Winter Olympics and got engaged in 2010.
The woman’s marriage took place over the course of two weeks. It was, nevertheless, the July 2, 2011, ceremony that garnered the most attention for the couple.
Away, learn more about the small details that went into Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II of Monaco’s royal ceremony in July 2011.
The Engagement Ring
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, next Charlene Wittstock, announced their commitment in June 2010. In the months that followed, the pair made public looks up, where the dazzling wedding band was on full screen.
It consists of a three-carat, pear-shaped stone surrounded by smaller stones. The necklace was designed by Roman jewellery house Repossi. The ring is estimated to be worth more than $65, 000.
The Dress
For the spiritual bridal ceremony on July 2, 2011, Princess Charlene wore a dress designed by. The off-white row dress was made of duke silk velvet and featured a myriad of glittering elements, as well as a long train calculating about 16 feet.
The contemporary look was a withdrawal from traditional outfits, like that of and Kate Middleton’s bridal gown. ( about three weeks before Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II in April 2011.)
Among the information of the gown, the dress included a modern crossover neckline. Along the front of the costume were almost 40, 000 Swarovski crystals, 20, 000 mother-of-pearl teardrops and about 30, 000 silver stones that created a delicate floral style embroidered along the front of the bodice and down the back skirt of the gown, spreading out closer to the hemline.
Ceremony and Guests
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene’s religious ceremony took place at the Prince’s Palace in Monaco. The venue featured a long red carpet for Princess Charlene and her father, Michael Kenneth Wittstock, to walk down as the ceremony began. Roughly 3, 500 guests were in attendance for the courtyard ceremony, with large screens erected so more could watch the ceremony unfold.
Among the high-profile guests who were in attendance, Britain’s Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and Naomi Campbell, and Karl Lagerfeld.
Years Later
Following their nuptials, Princess Charlene and Prince Ablert II welcomed twins in December 2014— Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques. Throughout 2024, the couple has made several public appearances together, including an outing with their children at on April 27. As of July, the couple has been married for 13 years.