Albert and Charlène fueled with Olympic passion
Initially, Albert and Princess Charlene appear to be ardent enthusiasts for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Dressed in training attire, they exude an impressive presence during the welcome ceremony of the symbolic flame in Monaco. Despite Prince Albert carrying a well-wishing journal.
The Olympic Torch now rests within the jurisdiction of Monaco. Joining forces with Princess Charlene, Prince Albert couldn't help but bear the symbolic flame for the Summer Games 2024 briefly during its voyage from Olympia in Greece to its current location, Paris. Alongside their nine-year-old twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, they received the torch on June 18, near the Prince's Palace.
Undoubtedly, both must have felt a sense of prestige - given their individual Olympic backgrounds. Princess Charlene participated as a swimmer at the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney, while Prince Albert participated multiple times as a bobsledder for Monaco in the Winter Games, between 1988 and 2002. A video chronicling their joint torch run has already been shared on the official Instagram account of the Monaco Palace.
Once Prince and Princess made their way to the podium following the torch run, the Olympic flag was raised over the palace, and the impressive, melodious Olympic anthem, performed by the Carabinieri Orchestra of the Palace, reverberated through the square.
Halle Berry Ran with the Torch in Cannes
Just prior to their visit to Monaco, the Olympic Torch paused at Cannes. Currently, the Cannes Lions Festival is ongoing there. Known figures took turns assuming the prestigious torchbearer role in this location. The limelight was stolen by American actress and Academy Award-winner Halle Berry, who ran with the flame amidst a large crowd on Boulevard de la Croisette.
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After sharing their torrid torch run on Instagram, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene eagerly anticipate the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, where they both have personal sports histories. Prince Albert, an experienced winter bobsledder, and Princess Charlène, a former Olympic swimmer, will undoubtedly bring their enthusiasm to Monaco's role as a host city for the Games. Furthermore, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene's support for the Games extends beyond their personal accomplishments, as they both advocate for the importance of sports and the Olympic spirit.
