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Prince Albert of Monaco tests positive for Covid for the THIRD time as his wife Princess Charlene celebrates her 45th birthday
Prince Albert of Monaco has tested positive for Covid-19 for the third time in just under three years, as his wife Princess Charlene celebrates her 45th birthday today.
The European royal, 64, is said to be asymptomatic but will remain in isolation under Monaco’s current health guidelines.
Last night, a palace spokesman confirmed that, despite having contracted the virus again, there is no concern for his health at the moment.
However, he was forced to cancel his engagements at the Sainte Dévote Day celebrations in Monaco later this week.
Prince Albert of Monaco (pictured in Athens earlier this month), 64, has tested positive for Covid-19 for the third time.
The statement did not address whether Princess Charlene, who turns 45 today, has contracted the virus.
On Sunday, the father-of-four took eight-year-old twins Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques for a night at the circus, while his wife was conspicuously absent.
Prince Albert became the first known head of state to be infected in March 2020 and then contracted Covid again in April 2022.
Eight months later, the royal spoke about the “physical fatigue” she felt during her long recovery from Covid.
Prince Albert first tested positive for covid in March 2020 and then again in April 2022. Pictured with Princess Charlene, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques last November
Prince Albert, 64, pictured with his eight-year-old twins Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques as they arrived at the International Circus Festival on Sunday evening with royal niece Camille Gottlieb (right) and nephew Louis Ducruet (left)
She told PEOPLE magazine: “There were times during the day when it just hit, but not like the kind of drowsiness you get after a heavy meal.”
“It was really just an experience of physical fatigue, like the one that comes when you’ve done too much or when you’re coming out of an illness. This virus stays with you for a long time.
“It was really just an experience of physical fatigue, like the one that comes when you’ve done too much or when you’re coming out of an illness. This virus stays with you for a long time.
Albert’s diagnosis came shortly after Charlene returned to the principality following a series of health problems, which the Palace referred to as a ‘state of profound general fatigue’.
The mother-of-two was reportedly admitted to a private Swiss clinic in late November, just days after she returned to Monaco after a 10-month absence in her native South Africa.
Last week, Prince Albert confirmed that he and his wife, Princess Charlene, will definitely attend the ceremony to watch King Charles’ coronation in May.
Last month, Prince Albert praised his wife, Princess Charlene, for “turning things around in an incredible way” after her long battle over her health.
Speaking in December, the 64-year-old royal told People he was “really proud of my wife,” adding: “Charlene is doing great.”
He continued, “As you know, last year was a very difficult year for her, and the beginning of this year.”
Albert added that after being admitted to a Swiss treatment center for burnout and staying out of the spotlight, Charlene, 44, has been “active at a number of different events.”
He highlighted a number of events the former Olympic swimmer had been in attendance for lately, including a recent visit to the Monaco branch of the Red Cross.
“She really enjoys doing things together and with the kids, so this year is ending on a very, very high note. We are really excited about how things are going,” Albert said.