Monaco is preparing to experience the most exciting months of the year. In addition to the arrival of Christmas, the Grimaldi family will celebrate the birthday of Jacques and Gabriella of Monaco in early December. The twin children of Princes Albert and Charlene will turn ten years old next month and a few weeks later, their mother will turn 47 years old. The Monegasque princess has spoken about the passage of time and how she feels about to change digits.
© Getty ImagesIn an interview with the French magazine Gala, in which she spoke about various aspects of her life, the Princess said that she continues with her sports routine and that she likes to continue leading an active life. “I walk, I bike, I swim, but not as much as before. I no longer practice as intensely as before. When I was young I trained very hardit demanded a lot from me physically. Nowadays, everything is a matter of moderation,” he said in the publication.
© Getty ImagesThe sister-in-law of Princesses Carolina and Estefanía was an accomplished swimmer before her wedding. She participated in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, where she met Prince Albert, and in the 2002 World Swimming Championships. In 2007 she retained the title of South African champion in the 50-meter backstroke and, although she planned to participate in the 2008 Beijing Games, she was unable to do so due to an injury to one of her shoulders.
© Getty Images‘Pursuing eternal youth is an illusion’
Competitiveness is far away, but his ambition and drive have not diminished since his time as a professional athlete. Of course, with some limitations. “It can be quite difficult because my nature is to want to break records, win medals and push my limits. But at almost 47 years old, I can’t do it anymore… My body doesn’t allow it. My spirit and my heart do, but my body says no,” he acknowledges. “I think we have to accept it (aging). Chasing eternal youth is an illusion. I simply try to stay as young as possible in my body and in my heart,” he stressed.
© Getty ImagesIn the interview, the Princess also acknowledges that she used to be, above all, an athlete. “I was training to participate in the Olympic Games. It was my goal. Sometimes I felt a little isolated from the other teenagers. Swimming took up all my time. I dedicated all my days, weeks and years to being in my best shape.”
© Getty ImagesIn the same interview, Charlene from Monaco also talked about what the privacy of her home is like and He has given details about what his children’s personalities are like. “The conversations I can have with Jacques 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 is interested in everything and asks many questions and demands a lot of attention, “Jacques is curious and observant. More reserved, he is very calm by nature.”