Princess Charlene, Prince Albert Dispel Divorce Rumors with Public Embrace at Rugby World Cup

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco were spotted together recently amid the divorce speculations they are facing. There was no mistaking which team the former Olympian was rooting for at the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.

Princess Charlene, Prince Albert Spend Time Together at Rugby World Cup

During the most recent sighting, Princess Charlene donned a golden antelope pin on the collar of her Akris coat. The former professional swimmer was spotted hugging Prince Albert and those around her when South Africa successfully defeated England, 16-15, in the final moments to secure a place in the forthcoming finals, per People.

Following the game, Princess Charlene and Prince Albert raced to the South African team's locker room to congratulate them and urge them to win again. The crew honored the princess' spirited plea with bottled South African beer.

The South African-born princess, a great follower of the game, has promoted its participation in Monaco by supporting the annual St. Devote tournament for youngsters each spring. During her visit to South Africa last month, Princess Charlene wore national team colors and a shirt that proclaimed 'Back the Boks!'"

The Rose Rugby Tournament XV has become a royal favorite, with Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince George, and Princess Anne all attending games. Fans will not be shocked if Princess Charlene returns to Paris on Saturday when South Africa takes against New Zealand.

Princess Charlene, Prince Albert Divorce Rumors Continue

Meanwhile, speculations about Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco divorcing have been surfacing online for quite some time now. While there is not enough evidence to prove that these rumors are true, avid followers of the royal couple wonder if there is some truth to this.

Per Vanity Fair, Princess Charlene spoke out against the claims that she and her husband are divorcing in September. The ex-Olympian even branded the reports as "exhausting." In a chat with South Africa's News24, she denied allegations of her divorce from Prince Albert. She explained why she deactivated her Instagram account, maintaining there is "nothing wrong" with her marriage.

When Princess Charlene removed her Instagram page earlier this year, it fueled speculation about the royal wedding. It was her first trip to South Africa since 2021 when a terrible illness prevented her from seeing her husband, Prince Albert, and their children for several months.

During her most recent visit, Princess Charlene stated in an interview that she is tired of the mystery around her marriage, stating that the decision was taken to spare her children from the "pressure" of public royal life. The princess performed a public engagement earlier this week, dancing with one of the association's members, and was presented with a bouquet.

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