Charlene of Serenity was not with Prince Albert at Queen Beatrix’s abdication and her son King Willem-Alexander’s subsequent coronation at the end of April. She had previous charity commitments back home in South Africa where she also attended an old friend’s wedding. But overseas gossips have been reporting that while she was there, she was also hooking up with her friend Byron Kelleher, a professional rugby player. Full Story

This week, Queen Beatrix (I LOVE this name) of the Netherlands abdicated the Orange Throne (I don’t know if they really call it this but it would be awesome if they did) so that her son, Willem-Alexander, could become king. It was a very popular move. The people approved. Willem-Alexander appears to have inherited his mother’s grace and humility. Full Story

Big news in her family today... Andrea Casiraghi is a father. His fiancée, Tatiana Santo Domingo, who is a Colombian heiress, of course, are now parents to a baby boy. As Princess Serenity has not yet produced an heir, this child then is now third in line to the Monaco throne, after his father, and his grandmother Princess Caroline. Full Story

Her Highness of Serenity was in New York today with Prince Albert. They’ve been travelling the last week or so and I heard they’re expected in Montreal this weekend for the Ritz-Carlton’s 100th anniversary (where Liz married Dick in yellow!) What is it like for Charlene, being in New York, a city so full of. Full Story

Prince William and his Catherine hit up a private members’ club last night in London with that Pippa and Princess Eugenie (not pictured) and some other friends. It was a rare, non-official outing. Earlier in the day, while Kate was on duty in Newcastle - click here Full Story

Time to play a Royal Olympic edition of Photo Assumption... There were two royal weddings last year - one was young and exuberant, the other was, literally, weepy and depressing. Here are Catherine of William and Albert of Monaco at synchronised swimming today. Kate, of course, would never betray all those years of royal practice and training by dry heaving in his face while he’s leaning over to, I dunno, impart his wisdom. Full Story

The last time we checked in with Her Highness of Serenity, Charlene of Monaco, she was busy being grossed out by her husband, Prince Albert. Remember that CBS interview? And remember when she took on a totally different demeanor around the pool, all flirty-ish with the South African swimmer? Click here Full Story

If England’s royal family is known for its precision and control, how do we explain Monaco’s? You would think that for all their resources, and given their history of scandal, they would have better prepared for this. Practised for it. Coached her through it. Or... not agreed to it! In these situations, and particularly for them, press is only good if it’s good press. Full Story

While one imprisoned bride is making her escape, another is celebrating a year of captivity. Exactly a year ago today, on July 2, 2011, Charlene Wittstock wept at the altar, giving birth to the video you still can’t stop watching. Here she is the other day with Prince Albert at a Red Cross event in Monaco. Full Story

Queen Elizabeth hosted a reception for Foreign Monarchs at Windsor Castle today. As in you were only invited if you are royalty, literally. The Cambridges and Hot Harry were there. Please God kill Kate’s pink square toe satin shoes I hate them SO much.I like to imagine that the three of them stayed close through the event. Full Story

Her Princess Of Serenity Charlene was at her husband Prince Albert’s side yesterday during The Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters to present Novak Djokovic with the Vermeil Sport Medal of Monaco for Physical Education. It’s now just over three quarters of a year that Charlene’s been locked into position. It’s been quite an adjustment. Full Story

I screamed in the control room when the pool feed picked up Serenity arriving with Albert last night. Needless to say, this did not go over well since there are easily two dozen people in there trying to produce a live show. But there she was, all tragic and miserable, and if only Mother Angelina could rescue her, you know? If only. Full Story

OMG. I feel like I might be more excited to see her at the Oscars than anyone else. It’s Prison Bride!Accordingly to Page Six, Prince Albert and Her Serenity of Captivity, Princess Charlene of Monaco, would like to attend the Oscars on February 26th. Full Story

It’s now been 6 months since the beginning of Charlene Wittstock’s Serene Imprisonment to the Monarch of Monaco. Last week she joined the Grimaldis at the opening ceremony of the Monte Carlo 36th International Circus Festival. Charlene had difficulties adjusting to her new role. She seemed to lack energy and enthusiasm for her official duties. Full Story