Charlene Wittstock is officially engaged to Prince Albert of Monaco, says the royal palace.
At age 52 the royal bachelor scalawag has finally decided to settle down with a fellow Olympian 20 years his junior. (She swam in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney; Albert was on the Monaco bobsled team in five straight Winter Olympics from 1988 through 2002.)
We have photos of Charlene Wittstock, starting with the official engagement photos released by the Monaco royal palace.
Prince Albert of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock in the official engagement photo from the Royal Palace of Monaco.
Charlene Wittstock in June 2010.
The rock: Charlene Wittstock’s engagement ring from Prince Albert of Monaco.
Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock at the Swedish royal wedding in June of 2010.
Charlene Wittstock at a fashion show in Monaco in May of 2010.
Every job has its downside. Charlene Wittstock accompanies Prince Albert and Princess Stephanie on a royal visit to the Monte Carlo Circus.
Photo of Charlene Wittstock swimming at the annual Monaco Charity Christmas Swim for TATSA Association, aiming to collect money for Thai children, in December 2009.
Charlene Wittstock in June of 2007 at the Monaco Games for European Small States.