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Princess Charlene of Monaco reveals family tragedy that inspires deeply personal cause

Princess Charlene of Monaco is seen as french President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron are welcomed upon their arrival for a two-day state visit at the Prince Albert II of Monaco Palace ahead of the Unoc3 on June 7, 2025.

In a candid interview, Princess Charlene of Monaco has opened up for the first time about a personal family tragedy that continues to ignite her passion for one of her closest causes.

In an interview with the French newspaper Ouest-France (as reported in the Monaco Tribune), the Princess revealed that her cousin Richard died by drowning at age five, when she was also a child, and this has inspired her lifelong passion for water safety awareness.

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