The price of royalty: new details about Princess Charlene’s health scare seizures revealed – and is Prince Albert really paying her millions to return to her duties in Monaco?

May 16 , 2022

Princess Charlene of Monaco was reunited with her two children, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, in March after seven months apart. Photos: @iamh0pe, @hrhprincesscharlene/Instagram

After seven months away from her husband and two kids, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, the former Olympian went home to Monaco in November last year

New details on her health have emerged since her return – but could the rumour that Prince Albert is paying her millions for her public return, really be true?

A year ago, her life was thrown into disarray after a 10-day trip turned into a nightmare seven months away from her family, filled with health traumas. Now, as Princess Charlene of Monaco attempts to not only regain control of her public life, but to be present in the lives of her children, more details around her health have emerged.

Princess Charlene with Prince Albert and their children at the Formula E Championship in Monaco. Photo: @palaisprincierdemonaco/Instagram

The princess spent months in South Africa undergoing several medical procedures, which left her weak and separated from her family. On top of that, she also had the eyes of the world on her.

Here’s what we know about her health scares and journey to wellness.

More details on her health

Princess Charlene faced health concerns on her trip to South Africa. Photo: @hshprincesscharlene/Instagram

In May 2021, Charlene arrived in South Africa for what was supposed to be a short trip around wildlife conservation. But for the next seven months, she was forced to stay after serious complications from a previous sinus lift and bone graft surgery. Several corrective procedures took place, which left the princess grounded on the advice of her doctors. In September, the palace confirmed she had to be rushed to a Durban hospital after she collapsed.

Princess Charlene of Monaco is a former Olympic swimmer. Photo: @fondationprincessecharlene/Instagram

But South African You magazine is now reporting that Charlene had in fact suffered a seizure a few weeks after her operation. The publication quotes a source as saying that the seizure happened after her “particularly gruelling operation” and after pushing herself too hard.

The source also told You the convulsions are common in cases of severe infection and high fever.