The same aide also toldLe Mondethat Albert had to offer hush money to a close female acquaintance.
Albert has denied these claims.
Albert and Charlene have vehemently denied that anything was “off” about their relationship.
“I find the rumors draining and exhausting.
I simply cannot understand where they come from.
It feels to me like certain media or people want to see us split,” she toldNews24.
Unfortunately for them and everyone watching, the interview was uncomfortable.
Throughout the sit-down,Albert and Charlene’s body language indicated unhappiness.
The duo exchanged very little eye contact and almost no physical affection.
Instead, it screamed “corporate luncheon.”
Per the outlet, Charlene even tried returning to her native South Africa.
The Prince’s Palace of Monaco denied these allegations.
In the end, the prince and princess did say “I do.”
They commemorated their union with what was surely meant to be a romantic kiss on the palace balcony.
Unfortunately, however, this moment probably caused more harm than good with respect to their public image.
Tabloids were quick to point out that Charlene seemed anything but relaxed during the kiss.
Albert, meanwhile, seemingly forgot to close his eyes.
TheDaily Mailcalled the exchange “uneasy.”
Royal fans were also quick to jump in with their two cents.
“He kisses with this eyes open, huh?”
Albert, meanwhile, failed to comfort her.
A similar report from theDaily Mailcriticized Albert for failing to step in while his bride was crying.
“With my absences sometimes, with my inconsistencies and idiosyncrasies.
But you are a wonderful, sometimes patient, woman with me.”
“Inconsistencies?!?
I think he meant ‘infidelities,'” claimed one YouTube user.
Another agreed, writing, “Inconsistencies???
Because he’s too busy sleeping [with] other women.”
Crowds of local schoolchildren gathered for the occasion.
Noting what seemed to be Charlene’s unhappy body language, royal watchers rushed toRedditto discuss this unusual moment.
One fan wrote, “She’s always cut such a sad figure.
I’ve always felt sorry for her.”
Another added, “She looks so pained and empty.
It’s so evident all over her face and body language.
She can’t disguise it.”
Summing it all up, a royal observer stated, “She looks healthy but just miserable.”
At this disco-themed event, the stage was set for a night of fun.
Charlene positively glittered in a shimmering silver pantsuit, while Albert looked dapper in his tuxedo.
The iconic American artist Gloria Gaynor was set to perform.
Additionally, the kitchens had prepared a 1980s-themed menu, complete with smoked salmon and truffle-stuffed chicken.
Or at least, that was sometimes true.
As noted by royal watchers onReddit, Charlene seemed happy and relaxed … whenever she was photographed without Albert.
“Charlene is smiling,” wrote one fan.
“Less so when standing next to Albert.
Another commented, “I find pictures of her very distressing.
She’s a hostage in plain view and nobody is helping.”
Of course, it’s impossible to verify the rumors about Charlene’s marriage.
We are glad that she had a fun night out, even if her happiness was arguably intermittent.
