Princess Charlene of Monaco's recovery expected to take 'several weeks'

Princess Charlene of Monaco's recovery is expected to "take several weeks".

In May, the 44-year-old royal travelled to South Africa for a planned ten-day visit. Upon arrival, she experienced medical complications from a previous ENT surgery and stayed in the country to receive treatment.

In November, the royal returned to Monaco after her months-long stay in the country and prolonged separation from her family. However, following her return, she showed signs of emotional and physical exhaustion, at which time it was decided she would leave Monaco to receive additional medical treatment.

On Thursday, Monaco's royal palace confirmed that Princess Charlene would not be joining celebrations for Monaco's public holiday, Saint Devote Day, as she will "still take several weeks" to recover.

"With her husband H.S.H. Prince Albert II, she wholeheartedly joins forces with all Monegasques and residents on the occasion of these celebrations," the statement from the palace reads. "As soon as her health permits, it will be with joy that the princess will once again share moments of conviviality with them."