That’s not an easy burden."
And, althoughroyal life has not always been easy for Princess Charlene, she has grown into her role.
Interestingly, the royal twins were not the only ones to be born a little early.
Back in 1978, Charlene herself was born prematurely.
She was a little red thing in a big glass case with pipes everywhere.
It’s amazing that she has turned out so fit and strong."
When Charlene was still a baby, she already knew the basics of water safety.
During the tell-all, Charlene opened up about Gabriella and Jacques' swimming skills.
“They have learned the self-rescue method, which means they swim before they walk.
So, they’ll be comfortable in any aquatic environment,” the princess shared.
In terms of these abilities, Gabriella clearly takes after her mama!
This is especially true in terms of their physical attributes.
Like her mother, Gabriella has a round face and button nose.
The young princess also has her mother’s straight blond hair and bright blue eyes.
Fascinatingly, the same could also be said for Gabriella’s twin brother, Prince Jacques.
Instead, he has the same round face and bright blue eyes as his mother and his sister.
As they marveled at the gorgeous decor, Albert, Charlene, Gabriella, and Jacques all looked upwards.
Thanks to their similar facial structures, the mother and her children looked like three peas in a pod.
Grace died before she ever had the chance to meet her future daughter-in-law and granddaughter.
With her stunning looks and modeling past, Charlene certainly shares much of Grace’s elegance and beauty.
Some fans even say that she is a carbon copy of Grace’s younger sister, Lizanne Kelly.
At one point, the two even wore their hair in the exact same bob cut.
In that sense, the mother and daughter perfectly fit the family’s old-timey image.
This was true in November 2024 when the two princesses attended a celebration for Monaco’s National Day.
They also paired their looks with headpieces, making their outfits seem slightly softer.
Of course, the two princesses did not copy each other’s clothing exactly.
In December 2024, the duo helped launch Monaco’s Mareterra eco district in a lighthearted ribbon cutting ceremony.
At this event, Charlene and Gabriella wore matching brown pea coats that reached their calves.
They also sported big black glasses and cool smiles.
Indeed, both princesses are believed to hold a strong interest in clothing and style choices.
Charlene, in particular, is known for having a keen eye for attire.
But she’s able to recycle the different elements into new pieces.
It looks new but it’s actually recycled."
This sense of style is something that not everyone possesses naturally.
Luckily, some sources indicate that Gabriella has inherited her mother’s interest in fashion.
Even Charlene has had to admit that Gabriella is likely following in her footsteps.
She likes what she likes, and what kind of clothes she feels comfortable in.
But she’s still very young" (viaHello!).
In a now-deleted Instagram post, Charlene announced, “Gabriella gave herself, and her brother a haircut !
Looking forward to school on Monday…” (viaDaily Mail).
The adorable cut was short and choppy not unlike Charlene’s own hair style!
Some fans say thatCharlene’s body language has sometimes hinted that she was unhappy.
I hope she can break away from this nasty institution [of the princely family] one day."
Charlene, after all, spent years training as a competitive athlete and even swam at the Olympics.
This experience has made Charlene extremely resilient and unwilling to give up.
This was especially evident in 2021 when Gabriella hurt her leg.
She was also photographed using a wheelchair for mobility.
This episode demonstrates that the little princess is likely a tough cookie just like her mother.
Born in what was then known as Rhodesia, the princess grew up surrounded by gorgeous nature.
On the weekends, her father would take her to the Gwai River to see elephants and giraffes.
When Gabriella was just four years old, Charlene took her daughter to South Africa for the first time.
The twins were able to see a rhinoceros for the first time.
These were moments that will remain within me forever."
