It's a pandemic that spares no one. Kings and queens, princes and princesses, presidents and prime ministers – anyone and everyone has been affected in one way or another by a silent killer that’s ripped the rug out from under the world. Just ask Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco. Her life may be worlds away from how she grew up, with home now a pink palace perched on one of the most exclusive pieces of land on the planet.
But privilege doesn’t prevent disease and her family is proof of that: her husband, Prince Albert, was the first head of state to be struck down by the virus.
Yet what does someone like Charlene do when life hands her lemons? Make lemonade – for other people.
The 42-year-old former South African swimmer has launched an ambitious charity drive under the auspices of her Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation South Africa.
The #strongtogether campaign kicked off in SA recently, driven by celebrities who challenge each other to raise funds for a charity of their choice and the princess’ foundation.
“I have the chance to be in a privileged environment but I’ve never forgotten my roots and I’m committed to devoting myself to others through the actions of my foundation,” she tells YOU in an exclusive interview from the principality.
“‘Strong Together’ is a message of unity and solidarity initiated by the Monaco government [after the outbreak of Covid-19]. It’s something both Albert and I support, and I wanted to take it on as a project for my foundation.
“We want to reach out to those affected by this pandemic, whether it’s as a result of medical needs, hunger or joblessness.”
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der 11 June 2020-Ausgabe von YOU South Africa.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der 11 June 2020-Ausgabe von YOU South Africa.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden
YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL!
Kourtney Kardashian and other celebs are honouring the glory of new moms' postpartum bodies
LEON'S ORDEAL IS NO JOKE
Pain has dominated entertainer Leon Schuster's life after a serious back injury landed him in bed. But despite being depressed he remains hopeful he will recover so he can get back to work
'BREAK THE SILENCE'
That's the message of the Scottish comedian who turned his experience of stalking and sexual abuse into a hit Netflix show
A PLACE OF HOPE AND HEALING
Damaged people and abused dogs find a safe haven and a chance to start again at this farm in the Cape Winelands
FROM SPERM DONOR TO DAD OF 37
Peter Ellenstein's life took an unexpected turn when a message from a daughter he never knew he had led to him meeting dozens of his children and exploring what it means to be a father without ever having raised them
GRATEFUL FOR EVERY BREATH
A double lung transplant has given this chef a second chance at life - and he'll never forget the young man who made it possible
THE GAMES ARE GO!
Preparations are well under way in the City of Lights for the world's greatest sporting spectacle
MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT
We break down what the new rules are and what to expect for the seventh national elections later this month
TOM'S A TOP GIFTER
He's known to go ALL OUT for his movies and stunts, so it's no surprise TOM CRUISE also PULLS OUT ALL THE STOPS for his friends when it comes to GIFTS
TAMING THE BEAST
Recognising and managing your anger can make for a happier and healthier you