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Peter Allen

Princess Charlene of Monaco opens up about ‘long, difficult’ health battle

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert attend the Sainte Devote Rugby Tournament on May 7

(Picture: Getty Images)

Princess Charlene of Monaco has spoken for the first time about her long battle with ill-health, admitting: “The path has been long, difficult and very painful”.

The 44-year-old spent almost a year away from the Mediterranean principality in her native South Africa, undergoing treatment for an unspecified condition.

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