Princess Charlenehas canceled her scheduled appearance at Monaco’s National Day this Friday and announced her “temporary” withdrawal from public activities.Just days after hermuch-anticipated returnto Monaco after spending much of the past year in South Africa, the 43-year-old is said to be in a “state of profound fatigue.” She and her husband Prince Albert have decided that her withdrawal from upcoming events is necessary for the recovery of her health, according to the palace.“A period of calm and rest is necessary to ensure the very best recovery for Princess Charlene’s health,” the palace said in a statement released to PEOPLE on Tuesday.“Having battled with poor health over the past few months, the Princess is currently convalescing and will continue to do so for the coming weeks, allowing her time to recover from a state of profound general fatigue,” the statement continued.Princess Charlene and the family shortly after she arrived back in Monaco.Eric MATHON/Palais Princier"In order to protect the comfort and privacy essential to her recovery, the Princess' location will remain strictly confidential.“Due to this situation, the couple regrets to announce that Princess Charlene will be unable to attend this year’s Fête Nationale (National Day) celebrations, alongside her family and the people of Monaco. As soon as Her health permits, the Princess looks forward to once again carrying out her duties and spending time with the Monegasques.Princess Charlene.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images"During this temporary period of rest, the couple kindly request that their privacy and family environment be respected.Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!“Information on the Princess' health will be communicated in due course ahead of the Christmas holidays,” the statement concluded.Princess Charlene and Prince Albert.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesSources tell PEOPLE that Charlene’s decision to cancel Friday’s key appearance and her immediate schedule is solely “in order to allow her to fully regain her health.“Until her return to Monaco last week, Charlene had been “grounded,” as she put it, in South Africa for six months due to an ENT infection which necessitated a number of corrective surgeries.The prolonged separation was subject to numerous tabloid allegations concerning troubles in the couple’s marriage. Both Charlene and Albert havevehementlydenouncedthe stories.
Princess Charlenehas canceled her scheduled appearance at Monaco’s National Day this Friday and announced her “temporary” withdrawal from public activities.
Just days after hermuch-anticipated returnto Monaco after spending much of the past year in South Africa, the 43-year-old is said to be in a “state of profound fatigue.” She and her husband Prince Albert have decided that her withdrawal from upcoming events is necessary for the recovery of her health, according to the palace.
“A period of calm and rest is necessary to ensure the very best recovery for Princess Charlene’s health,” the palace said in a statement released to PEOPLE on Tuesday.
“Having battled with poor health over the past few months, the Princess is currently convalescing and will continue to do so for the coming weeks, allowing her time to recover from a state of profound general fatigue,” the statement continued.
Princess Charlene and the family shortly after she arrived back in Monaco.Eric MATHON/Palais Princier
“In order to protect the comfort and privacy essential to her recovery, the Princess' location will remain strictly confidential.
“Due to this situation, the couple regrets to announce that Princess Charlene will be unable to attend this year’s Fête Nationale (National Day) celebrations, alongside her family and the people of Monaco. As soon as Her health permits, the Princess looks forward to once again carrying out her duties and spending time with the Monegasques.
Princess Charlene.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
“During this temporary period of rest, the couple kindly request that their privacy and family environment be respected.
Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!
“Information on the Princess' health will be communicated in due course ahead of the Christmas holidays,” the statement concluded.
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Sources tell PEOPLE that Charlene’s decision to cancel Friday’s key appearance and her immediate schedule is solely “in order to allow her to fully regain her health.”
Until her return to Monaco last week, Charlene had been “grounded,” as she put it, in South Africa for six months due to an ENT infection which necessitated a number of corrective surgeries.
The prolonged separation was subject to numerous tabloid allegations concerning troubles in the couple’s marriage. Both Charlene and Albert havevehementlydenouncedthe stories.
source: people.com
