Contrary to many reports this week, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene's relationship is not in hot water
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene's relationship is not in hot water, contrary to several reports this week that friends of the royal couple paid their wife to be with him in order to brush off blatant claims about the prince.
Page Six reported on Wednesday that friends of the royal couple have categorically denied claims by a French outlet that Prince Albert was paying Charlene upwards of $12 million to appear with them at royal events .
The claim, made by the French publication Voisy, came just months after Charlene returned to the Principality of Monaco, after spending months in South Africa and Switzerland for treatment for ENT infections that got worse.
Page Six quoted a source close to the princess as saying: "Of course she has a generous prenup, but Albert doesn't have to pay her to stay."
The insider added: "After being away for so long during her illness, Charlene is very happy to be back with Albert and the kids. They spend every weekend at their country place. Albert fully supports Charlene And helping her with her charity as well.
Earlier, French outlets quoted some sources as saying: "The princess enjoys huge perks, but is not guaranteed ready cash. Try to secure guaranteed income.