Princess Charlene reflects on 'difficult' recovery following health battle

Back in May 2021, the royal experienced medical complications from a previous ENT surgery while visiting South Africa and stayed in the country to receive additional treatment. Charlene returned to Monaco in November, but experienced ill health again and opted to travel to a clinic in Switzerland. However, in a rare interview with Nice-Matin, the 44-year-old indicated she is beginning to feel better. "When I returned to the Principality, I focused all my energy on my children, my husband and my health."

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