WATCH: HSH Princess Charlene of Monaco returns home
During her stay in South Africa, the Princess fell ill and was hospitalised many times for an ENT infection.
A media statement issued this morning (November 8) states that after an extended stay in South Africa, Her Serene Highness (HSH) Princess Charlene of Monaco returned home last night (November 7).
She has recovered well, is healthy and is looking forward to reuniting with her family.
HSH Princess Charlene arrived in South Africa earlier this year to work and raise public awareness around various humanitarian causes while empowering ambassadors and affiliates to continue making a difference in their communities.
Unfortunately, during her stay, the former Olympic swimmer and founder of The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation South Africa fell ill and was hospitalised many times after contracting an ENT infection.
Due to the medical procedures, she was prohibited from travelling by air, which resulted in her extended stay in the country.
The extra time in South Africa, however, was put to “extra” good use.
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Since being in South Africa, HSH Princess Charlene was extensively involved with her Foundation initiatives, with a particular focus on #chasingzero, #educate2gether, and #feed2gether.
Speaking out against the atrocity of wildlife poaching and doing something about it before it’s too late is something HSH Princess Charlene is exceptionally passionate about.
Through the Chasing Zero Initiative, the Princess was involved with various conservation operations such as rhino monitoring and tracking, deployment with the Anti-Poaching Unit, educational wildlife photography sessions, and a white rhino dart and dehorning exercise at a safari in KwaZulu-Natal.
Following the great success of the 2020 #strongtogether campaign, HSH Princess Charlene announced the launch of their theme for 2021 – #educate2gether.
She implemented the “Learn to Swim” and “Water Safety” programmes aimed, in particular, at disadvantaged children who are at risk of drowning due to their environment.
Through The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation South Africa, she also joined hands with the Louis Oosthuizen Foundation57’s iPapa57 Feeding the Children programme to raise funds to produce specially formulated maize products for children between the three and five.
Currently, the iPapa57 programme feeds between 460 and 480 children at 18 SmartStart Early Childhood Development (ECD) community centres in the Mossel Bay area.
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“South Africa has – and always will be – in my heart. Every time I visit this beautiful country, I am filled with immense joy and pride. I want to thank everyone for being so hospitable and supportive during my time here. I am looking forward to reuniting with my six-year-old twins, Jacques and Gabriella, and husband, Prince Albert,” said HSH Princess Charlene.
