The prince first saw his future bride when she was competing in a swimming event in Monaco.

The two were married in 2011, but the carriage didn’t immediately ride them off into the sunset.

One of her trickier trials?

Princess Charlene smiling

And who could blame her?

Before meeting Prince Albert, the athlete’s closet was filled with swimming caps and sporty gear.

1 when it comes to her early fashion crimes.

Princess Charlene smiling

“I was literally a fish out of water,” she told the publication.

At 2,999 a head, the guest list is usually the who’s who of European society.

She’s admitted some of her outfits aren’t right for curtsying

What’s in a curtsy?

Princess Charlene curtsies to King Charles III

Just take it from Princess Charlene of Monaco.

Even worse, Princess Charlene’s outfits are often inappropriate for curtsying.

In the same interview with Rapport, Charlene opened up about wardrobe malfunctions she has experienced while curtsying.

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert

But hey,Charlene’s no stranger to breaking royal protocol.

Just askMeghan Markle, who left the royal familyaltogether following incessant tabloid harassment, among other issues.

However, disappointingly, Princess Charlene opted to wear a basic knee-length black dress for this occasion.

Princess Charlene walking

She donned a low-cut gown at the 2008 Red Cross Gala

Red Cross Gala?

More like lilac skirt gala.

See that keyhole neckline?

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene

However, the crowd in attendance of Monaco’s largest charity gala was decidedly a different audience.

That is, unless you’re Charlene, Princess of Monaco.

The rebel royal made headlines when she appeared at a fashion show for Milan Fashion Week in 2017.

Princess Charlene with husband Prince Albert II

No garden parties and floral dresses for her.

She paired it with a sparkly gold face mask and most surprising of all a bold asymmetrical haircut.

Before the event, the princess shaved half of her head.

Princess Charlene posing in silver gown

Experts told theDaily Mailthat it seemed to be a deliberate attempt to rebel against royal expectations.

In fact, the word “pope” was first used in the 4th century by Pope Siricius.

And yes, that even means royals.

Princess Charlene posing in face mask

Traditionally, most female royals who meet the pope wear black lace.

She brought illusion to the Love Ball

Do you remember the naked dress trend?

The trend has become so popular that some argue it has started to lose its shock factor.

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene

As far asHuffPostwas concerned, she managed to “out-glam” the host, model Natalia Vodianova.

The event was held in honor of Vodianova’s Naked Heart Foundation.

Depending on who you ask, it may be a bit too suggestive for a royal.

Pope Francis and Princess Charlene

Princess Charlene with others at the Love Ball