Princess Charlene, a former Olympic swimmer, met Prince Albert of Monaco at a swimming event in 2007 and the couple’s marvellous wedding – held in July 2011 – was a highlight of the royal calendar.
In May the Monegasque couple announced they were expecting their first child and the public’s interest in the 36-year-old climbed.
Thanks to a rogue tweet by a friend of Charlene’s father rumours have started to circulate that Charlene and Albert are expecting twins but the royal couple have not yet commented on the speculation.
Since becoming part of Monaco’s royal family Charlene has become known for her elegant style and philanthropic commitment.
Certainly in the past 12 months the former Olympic swimmer has given her late mother-in-law, Princess Grace a run for her money in the style stakes.
Here are some of Charlene’s best looks of the past year.
Despite never meeting Grace Kelly, stylish Princess Charlene will be forever compared to her beautiful fair haired late mother-in-law, Princess Grace.
Princess Charlene of Monaco wears all white as she attends a welcoming ceremony held as part of Montenegro’s president official visit to Monaco on May 6.
The royal looks youthful in this hot-pink number as she attends the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco Gala dinner on the arm of her husband, Prince Albert on May 25.
The statuesque royal wears this gold gown to attend a private dinner in Stockholm, Sweden in June 2013.
Charlene opts for this opulent chocolate outfit for the wedding of Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Christopher O’Neill in June 2013.
Princess off-duty: Charlene spotted summering in Portofino, Italy.
Keeping it chic and simple at the Monte-Carlo Million Dollar Super Four boxing event in July 2013.
The fashion fan attended the Akris show as part of the Paris Fashion Week in 2013.
The royal dazzled in this lilac gown at a Ralph Lauren Collection Show and private dinner in Paris, 2013.
The royal attends the Princess Grace Awards Gala at in New York City in October, 2013.
The Princess turns heads in the midnight blue velvet number to a ball in Monaco on November 15, 2013.
Looking uber cool in this monochrome pantsuit to attend the Monaco Red Cross gifts distribution as part of the Monaco National Day ceremonies on November 17, 2013.
Making a statement: the Princess steps out to attend the mass at the Cathedral of Monaco during the official ceremonies for the Monaco National Day in November, 2013.
The Princess fights off the chill in this chic well tailored coat as she walks the streets in Monaco.
Getting into the Christmas spirit in this floor-length tartan skirt.
Charlene looking demure in a bejeweled high neck dress and earrings as attends the St David’s Day gala dinner in March.
Charlene sitting front row for he Louis Vuitton show as part of the Paris Fashion Week in March.
A fashionable bunch: Karl Lagerfeld, Princess Caroline, Charlotte Casiraghi, Princess Charlene and Prince Albert attend the Rose Ball at Sporting Monte-Carlo in March in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.
Charlene and Albert made an elegant pair while at the Rose Ball this year.
Charlene showing off some day style at the ATP Masters Series Tournament tennis match in Monaco in April.
Charlene looks fantastic in this cream trouser-suit and heels for the tennis final on April 20.
Green with envy: The princess wears this figure hugging number and beige pumps to attend an event at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in April.
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