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Princess Charlene and her husband Prince Albert have made a visit to the Vatican for a private audience with Pope Francis. See pictures...

She was rushed to Netcare Alberlito Hospital, and the Palace released the following statement to People: "On the night of September 1, Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco was taken to hospital after becoming ill due to complications from a serious ENT infection. The royal finished off her look with a black lace veil and what appeared to be rosary beads. Back in May, the mum-of-two opened up about the ill health that has plagued her.

Pope Francis exchanges gifts with Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco during a private audience at the Vatican July 20, 2022.

For his part, Prince Albert presented the pope with an artistic sketch of the Chapel of St. John the Baptist located in the Royal Palace of Monaco. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis interrupted his traditional July break to meet with Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife, Princess Charlene, at the Vatican. Pope Francis exchanges gifts with Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco during a private audience at the Vatican July 20, 2022.

The evening ended with a magnificent concert by Alicia Keys on the Place du Casino. An evening of solidarity and elegance. The 73rd edition.

They both presided over the tombola, where five prizes, including a prestigious one donated by a French jewellery brand, were up for grabs. The model and French Red Cross ambassador, Adriana Karembeu, and the singer Imany were present too. An evening of solidarity and elegance.

PRINCESS CHARLENE OF MONACO and Prince Albert II visited the San Damaso courtyard on Wednesday for a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican.

Charlene wore nude lipstick to match her heels and minimal makeup for the religious visit. The individual beads looked to be pearls and the cross at the bottom appeared to be yellow gold. As Charlene was visiting Pope Francis, the Princess wore a large necklace that appeared to be rosary beads. PRINCESS CHARLENE OF MONACO and Prince Albert II visited the San Damaso courtyard on Wednesday for a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican. The Princess donned an all-black custom Terrence Bray boat dress with a lace veil. Charlene chose to wear nude stilettos by Louis Vuitton to complement the Princess’ otherwise all-black look. Princess Charlene breaks protocol with black nail varnish to visit the Pope - 'faux pas!'

Pope Francis meets Prince Albert II and his wife, Princess Charlene, of the Principality of Monaco, in the Vatican.

For his part, Prince Albert presented the Pope with an artistic sketch of the Chapel of St. John the Baptist located in the Royal Palace of Monaco. Pope Francis also presented them with several documents, including copies of his Message for the 2022 World Day of Peace and the Document on Human Fraternity. During the private audience, the Pope presented the couple with a bronze depiction of a child helping another child get up from the ground with the words “love” and “help” etched on either side of the figures.

Monaco's Prince Albert II (second from left) looking at his wife Princess Charlene of Monaco shaking hands with Pope Francis at the end of a private ...

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Pope Francis interrupted his traditional July break to meet with Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife, Princess Charlene, at the Vatican.

For his part, Prince Albert presented the pope with an artistic sketch of the Chapel of St. John the Baptist located in the Royal Palace of Monaco. According to the Vatican press office, the pope met with the royal couple July 20 and spoke privately for 25 minutes. VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis interrupted his traditional July break to meet with Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife, Princess Charlene, at the Vatican.

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco traveled to the Vatican for a private meeting with Pope Francis, with Charlene sporting a black lace veil.

In 2005, Prince Albert's first public appearance as sovereign outside Monaco was his attendance at the funeral of Pope John Paul II. The ensemble resembled those worn by other well-known women during their visits with the Pope, including First Lady Dr. Jill Biden in Oct. 2021 and former First Lady Melania Trump in May 2017. Princess Charlene wore white to two previous meetings at the Vatican: during an audience with Pope Benedict XVI in 2013 and with Pope Francis previously in 2016.