Princess Charlene celebrates milestone after opting not to wear wedding ring
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Princess Charlene is celebrating a milestone today, just two days after opting not to wear her wedding ring.
Charlene, Princess of Monaco, born on January 25, 1978, in Zimbabwe, is celebrating her 47th birthday today.
At age 11, Charlene moved to South Africa where she grew up in Benoni, near Johannesburg.
She met Prince Albert of Monaco in 2000 whilst at a swimming event, and began dating six years later.
Princess Charlene celebrates milestone after opting not to wear wedding ring
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The couple tied the knot in 2011 during a lavish two-day wedding ceremony.
Princess Charlene's celebrations come just two days after she opted not to wear her wedding ring at a funeral.
On Thursday, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene attended the funeral of Didier Guillaume, a former French minister and head of the Monegasque Government.
Prince Albert has ordered all public buildings to fly their flags at half-mast as the nation enters a period of mourning.
Princess Charlene joined Prince Albert for the funeral of Didier Guillaume
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For the sombre event, Princess Charlene wore a black mid-length dress with sheer tights and a matching Prada leather purse.
Princess Charlene's missing wedding band has been a recurring event, as the royal is frequently spotted without her three-carat pear-cut diamond engagement ring.
When Prince Albert proposed, the former Olympic swimmer accepted the exquisite Repossi ring, and after their wedding, the couple exchanged 18-carat white gold platinum Cartier bands.
The princess was often seen wearing the rings during her early marriage, but since 2017, she has hardly been seen wearing them, even at formal occasions.
A look at Princess Charlene's engagement ring
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Princess Charlene and Prince Albert married in 2011PAGuillaume died in hospital on January 17, one week after being admitted for an unexpected illness.
The former French minister was well-known for his commitment to the Principality while serving as Monaco's Minister of State.
Prince Albert said: "I am deeply touched by the passing of a man of commitment and heart. The Principality of Monaco has lost an exemplary servant, whose action and loyalty will remain engraved in our memories."
Speaking to Monaco-Matin, the prince added: "I am losing a friend, someone I appreciated very much and on whom I counted. He had a very human side, very friendly, close to everyone. Over the years, we had forged bonds of trust and mutual esteem."
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