IN fairy-tales, princesses live happily ever after with their Prince Charming.
But real life can be far more complex and challenging.
No one understands that better than Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco – whose turbulent marriage has had more twists and turns than a Hollywood blockbuster.
The couple’s problems started over 12 years ago, when the stunning ex-Olympic swimmer reportedly tried to flee Monaco THREE TIMES in the run-up to their lavish £53million wedding.
Since then the 45-year-old’s rocky romance with the prince – who’s the son of Hollywood icon Grace Kelly – has been dogged by scandal.
Charlene's reported desire to free herself from the shackles of marriage have sparked speculation about her alleged secret suffering behind palace walls.
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Last year French media outlet Voici claimed the mother-of-two is being paid "£10.2million a year" to return to public life and fulfil her role as consort as part of an "ultra-confidential contract" .
Now an insider has sensationally alleged she is “living in Switzerland and only sees her husband by appointment” for ceremonial reasons.
While the couple have never admitted their marriage is troubled, body language expert Judi James says their photos tell a different story.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, she says: “Charlene was rumoured to be the first royal runaway bride.
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