Their Fairytale Beginning
Although Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock felt an immediate connection, the timing was challenging. Charlene was committed to her swimming career and returned to South Africa to focus on her training.
The Prince recognized something special in her, so he followed her there. While her beauty and elegance matched that of his former high-profile relationships, what set Charlene apart was the meaningful time they spent together in South Africa, away from the public eye.
NEXT: Despite the chemistry and shared interests, they chose not to date publicly.
