Adjusting to the Many Changes
Adjusting to life in Monaco after moving from South Africa was challenging for Charlene. She grappled with stark cultural differences and found her laid-back South African demeanor at odds with the more stringent Monégasque standards.
Her warm nature endeared her to many but also sparked envy among some elite women who believed they were better suited for the prince. The pain of not competing in her final Olympics added to her isolation.
NEXT: Charlene was finding navigating the new environment and harsh prejudices hard.
