Monaco is preparing to experience the most exciting months of the year. Along with the arrival of Christmas, the Grimaldi family will celebrate Jacques and Gabriela’s birthdays in Monaco in early December. Princess Albert and Charlene’s twins will turn ten next month, and in a few weeks, their mother will turn 47. The Monegasque princess spoke to Time and how she feels about changing the numbers.
© Getty ImagesIn an interview given to the French magazine cheek, While she talked about various aspects of her life, the princess said she continues her sports routine and likes to lead an active life. “I am walking, cycling, swimming, but not like before. I no longer exercise as intensely as I used to. I trained very hard when I was youngerIt demands a lot from me physically. These days, it’s all about moderation,” he said in the publication.
© Getty ImagesPrincess Carolina and Estefania’s sister-in-law was an accomplished swimmer before her marriage. She participated in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, where she met Prince Albert, and at the 2002 World Swimming Championships she retained the title of South African champion in the 50-metre backstroke, although she planned to attend the Beijing Games. 2008, he couldn’t do it due to an injury to one of his shoulders.
© Getty Images‘An illusion chasing eternal youth’
Competition is far away, but his ambition and drive to become a professional athlete has not waned. Of course, with some limitations. “It can be quite difficult because my nature is to break records, win medals and push my limits. But at almost 47, I just can’t do it anymore… my body just won’t let me. My soul and my heart do, but my body says no,” he admits. “I think we have to accept that. [el envejecimiento]. An illusion chasing eternal youth. I just try to stay as young as possible in my body and in my heart,” he asserted.
© Getty ImagesIn the interview, the princess also admitted that she was an athlete after all. “I was training to participate in the Olympic Games. That was my goal. Sometimes I felt a little isolated from other teenagers. Swimming took all my time. I dedicate all my days, weeks and years to being in the best shape I can be.”
© Getty ImagesIn the same interview, Charlene of Monaco also talked about how private her home is and detailed her children’s personalities. “The conversations I can have with Jack and the conversations I have with Gabriella are very different, as is the time I spend with them.” While his daughter is “very curious,” she’s interested in everything and asks a lot of questions and demands a lot of attention, “Jack is curious and observant. More reserved, he’s very quiet by nature.”
