Overview

• Franziska van Almsick and Princess Charlene forged a close bond through their parallel careers as competitive swimmers.
• Van Almsick revealed at the CHIO Aachen Media Night that she feared for Charlene’s well-being during her extended absence caused by a severe ear-nose-throat infection in 2021.
• The former Olympic athlete confirmed they have stayed in touch despite Charlene’s royal duties and geographical distance.
• Princess Charlene has bounced back from her 2021 health crisis and has been appearing fit and radiant at public engagements with her husband, Prince Albert II, and their twins.
• Van Almsick suggested the friends have found a way to reconnect and signaled that a reunion is likely to take place soon.