The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation Celebrates 10th Anniversary

On December 14, 2022, The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, which was established in 2012, a year after the royal wedding, marked its 10th anniversary. Congratulations!

During the celebration, the foundation also inaugurated its new office attended by Princess Charlene, the president of the foundation, her husband, Prince Albert II, the vice president of the foundation, her brother, Gareth Wittstock, the foundation's general secretary, board of directors, members, and other distinguished personalities.

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene with the Board of Directors of the foundation. Photo: Eric Maton/Prince's Palace of Monaco

The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation is committed to building a world where children from all backgrounds can thrive in a safe environment and learn to live together.

Since 2012, close to 1,000,000 people have benefitted from the Learn to Swim, Water Safety, and Sport & Education programs in 43 countries.

Inauguration of the new office of the foundation. Photo: Eric Maton/Prince's Palace of Monaco

In her own words, Princess Charlene said about the foundation:

"Too many children die from drowning every year because they don’t know how to swim yet just a few swimming lessons could save their lives and help them to feel more comfortable and confident in the water.

My foundation is orientated towards these children who can become responsible adults if we show them the way through the values of sport and solidarity; so together, we can help these young athletes to succeed".

The Sovereign Princely couple of Monaco celebrating the 10th anniversary of the foundation

Photo: Eric Maton/Prince's Palace of Monaco

On its official website, The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation listed the following missions:

It has the following missions:

• The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation is committed to building a world where children from all backgrounds can thrive in a safe environment and learn to live together.
• The Foundation saves lives by fighting against drowning and develops the education of children through the values of sport.  
• Supports and funds educational projects worldwide via these programs: Protect children from avoidable injuries and prevent drowning, the Learn to Swim and Water Safety programs provide theoretical and practical training to children and adults, and raise public awareness of water hazards. To inspire future generations and contribute to the well-being of children, the Sport & Education program organizes sports events and encourages everyone to take up a sport.
• In implementing its actions and projects, the Foundation assists local institutions, relies on the technical expertise of partners, and cooperates with international organizations that share its vision and its goals.

Busiest Royal Couple in Europe

Since the National Day celebration in November, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene are the busiest royal couple in Europe as they attended successive public events. 

They spearheaded the distribution of gifts and Christmas goodies to the beneficiaries of the Monaco Red Cross and organized a kiddie party for the 8th birthday of their twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella.

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene attended the Christmas Tree auction of the Action Innocence Monaco. Photo: Action Innocence Monaco

Christmas Tree auction in Hotel de Paris Monte Carlo. Photo: Action Innocence Monaco

And on December 14, they attended three successive events, apart from the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation anniversary and the Christmas Tree ceremony at the Prince's Palace, they also graced the annual Action Innocence Monaco's Christmas Tree auction at the Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

The Action Innocence Monaco foundation marked its 20th anniversary on December 14. The foundation aims to raise awareness of digital dangers to children. And this year's Christmas Tree auction raised a record-breaking 156,000 euros for the foundation. Congratulations!