Charlene, Princess of Monaco, was born as Charlene Lynette Wittstock on January 25, 1978, in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Africa. However, the future princess would experience difficulties from birth, which started when she was born prematurely. In an interview with Paris Match, Charlene’s father, Michael Wittstock, discussed his daughter’s earliest days, saying, “The first time I saw her, she was in an incubator and the nurses said to me, ‘Your little one is very tough.'” He continued, “She was born two months premature, and survived. And that’s how she has always been throughout her life: a very strong girl with an iron will.”
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Charlene’s great-aunt Jacqueline also reflected on the future royal’s birth during an interview with the Daily Mail. “Charlene was premature,” Jacqueline told the publication. Describing Charlene’s earliest moments, Jacqueline explained, “She was a little red thing in a big glass case with pipes everywhere. It’s amazing that she has turned out so fit and strong.” Despite having been born two months prior to her due date, Charlene would eventually grow up to be a professional athlete. However, her difficult start in the world must have been extremely concerning for her family.
