- Princess Charlene made her first public appearance following health concerns at the Monaco E-Prix Saturday.
- Charlene, 44, posed alongside her family in a pantsuit and a fresh haircut.
- She contracted a severe ENT infection in 2021 and received treatment for exhaustion.
Princess Charlene made her first public appearance at the Monaco E-Prix after entering a treatment facility for exhaustion following an illness that left her grounded in South Africa for several months.
On Saturday, the Monaco royal stood beside Prince Albert and their twins, 7-year-old Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella. The event marked five months since Princess Charlene entered a treatment facility in November 2021 for emotional and physical exhaustion. Before that, she was hospitalized in South Africa after contracting an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) infection in May 2021.
Princess Charlene wore a gray pantsuit that featured knee-high slits along each pant leg. She paired the ensemble with matching heels, as well as showed off her fresh haircut. Princess Charlene debuted the platinum blonde color in a new royal family portrait shared on her official Instagram account this Easter.
Princess Charlene appeared to coordinate her outfit with Prince Jacques, who wore a similar gray set. Prince Albert wore a dark blue suit jacket and brown pants, coordinating with Princess Gabriella's blue cardigan and white dress.
The royals' official Instagram account also shared photos of the family.
Representatives for The Prince and Princess of Monaco did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.
Hello Magazine reported that Princess Charlene was in South Africa to raise awareness around rhino poaching when she contracted an ENT infection in May 2021. The Palace of Monaco released a statement, saying, "During a trip to the African continent as part of a wildlife conservation mission, SAS Princess Charlene contracted an ENT infection that does not allow her to travel."
In November 2021, Princess Charlene reunited with Prince Albert and her children in Monaco following her recovery. During that time, outlets speculated that the separation was related to marital issues, but Prince Albert denied the rumors. That same month, Prince Albert told People that Princess Charlene was being treated for emotional and physical exhaustion.
One month later, Princess Charlene shared her family's Christmas card while recovering at the treatment clinic.
In January 2022, The Palace of Monaco said in a statement that Princess Charlene would remain absent from local festivities and shared an update on her health. According to People, the statement said Princess Charlene was continuing at the facility in a "satisfying" way, but her recovery would take "several weeks" at the Swiss clinic.
People reported that Princess Charlene was released from the facility this March after a four-month stay.