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Prince Albert Fiancée Charlene Wittstock Flashes Giant Engagement Ring in Official Portrait

by Beth Cooney Fitzpatrick (Subscribe to Beth Cooney Fitzpatrick's posts)
Posted Jun 24th 2010 at 4:20PM  
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Prince Albert Fiancée Charlene official portrait Wittstock engagement ring

Official portrait of Prince Albert, fiancée Charlene Wittstock, and, most importantly, close-up of her rock. Photo: Amedeo M. Turello, Monaco Palace / AP

There are certain things you expect from a princess-to-be: Fairy-tale beauty, flawless grooming, and a jewelry box fit for a royal.

From the looks of the engagement ring that HRH Prince Albert II of Monaco has slipped on the finger of his fiancée, South African beauty Charlene Wittstock, she's got all of those requisites covered.

The tiny Principality of Monaco released the couple's official engagement portrait and StyleList's eyes immediately darted to the blinding bling on Wittstock's manicured hand.

Her pear-shaped engagement ring, set in unique gray gold, is the "Tethys" design created by Parisian jeweler Maison Repossi. The sparkler's huge center stone is embellished with round diamond brilliants.

Diamond Information Center expert Francesca Ferrante tells StyleList: "The center stone looks to be about 3 carats and the estimated worth of the ring is at least $100,000. This is truly a regal and royal diamond that is fit for a princess."

Wittstock, a former champion swimmer who is 20 years younger than her prince, wore a seafoam green halter dress by Swiss designer Akris for the formal photo. The prince, 52, wore a dark suit, blue shirt, and patterned tie.

The groom-to-be told the newspaper Nice-Matin that the couple will wed next summer but did not offer a date.

If this impressive ring is any indication, expect nuptials befitting a monarchy marriage -- certainly not like the no-frills affair another May/September couple, Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart, chose for their recent Santa Fe, NM, wedding.

Meanwhile, check out the details on recently engaged actress America Ferrera's ring.
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Ms. Robbin Young, 6-25-2010, 7:44AM

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They make a lovely couple and maybe now the press will quit with the gay rumors. I've known Albert VERY well since 2000 and believe me, I know for a fact...he's neither gay or bisexual. He's kind and caring, a passionate lover, fun, respectful, intelligent, and a true friend to those that know him.

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Lisa, 6-25-2010, 8:28AM

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Lisa

No one thinks he's gay - he has two children already.

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Pat, 6-25-2010, 8:31AM

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Pat

Prince Albert likes it in the can. Nice "beard", though.

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PCake, 6-25-2010, 9:07AM

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PCake

Does Prince Albert have a Prince Albert? That would make for a delightful wedding night surprise!

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Tuula, 6-25-2010, 10:03AM

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Tuula

If male heir is not produced in Monaco during Prince Alberts reign, Monaco will go back under Frances reign. From which it has been independent since 1200's. The Grimaldi family has reigned it ever since then. Je la sais, je habite en France.

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bev, 6-25-2010, 10:20AM

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Princesses and Princes and Queens in 2010 You must admit it is funny. These people are nothing more than leaches on society. Living grand off the foolish people in their country. When will they wake up.

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Linda, 6-25-2010, 11:04AM

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Guess Lisa doesn't realize that gays can and do have children. Not saying that he is gay ... just a comment to Lisa.

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EmllyAva, 6-25-2010, 11:28AM

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EmllyAva

Does anyone think that this guy would have landed a beauty like this if he wasn't a Prince? I think not

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CGreene262, 6-25-2010, 11:48AM

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CGreene262

Is it me, or does she look an awful lot like his mother, Grace Kelly, AKA Princess Grace?

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Ginger, 6-25-2010, 12:11PM

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Ginger

It's definitely you, she looks nothing like Grace Kelly. This young woman is very attractive, but in my opinion she lacks the beauty and radiance of the late princess. However, I hope they have lots of beautiful little prince and princesses. Have a great weekend America.

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matt715, 6-25-2010, 12:46PM

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They're a beautiful couple. Haters can hate all they want - the rest of us need good news.

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KayDf9, 6-25-2010, 12:52PM

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Tuula, you are incorrect. The Monaco government has already made provision for the eldest son of Princess Caroline to inherit the throne if Albert dies without legal issue.

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maternatura, 6-25-2010, 1:03PM

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It's striking how much she bears a strong resemblance to his mother, the late Princess Grace. No wonder he's been waiting. He's been looking for his mother.

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K, 6-25-2010, 12:58PM

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He went out with my friend from Fort Lauderdale when he was here years ago. She also looks a lot like his mom, was/is very thin and tall. She worked as wine manager at the time and seemed to really like her a lot. His security guys were very nice to her also. I saw the pictures taken and she could have been princess if all worked out well. This girl is gorgeous, but I have to say that my friend is even more beautiful (too thin), but gorgeous and if she had not been adopted things may have been different. Regardless, adopted or not, today I think she would have been welcomed with open arms, but tears ago this may have made him nervous, not sure, but oh boy he missed out on a beauty. Talk about his mom's look alike. She loves horses and is married now, so too late. Wish the prince a great marriage and congrats to the lovely lady he choose. He's great in bed I hear. One of the security gurads, I think, fell for her. Can't say her name, but he knows who I'm talking about I'm sure. Anyway, good luck...

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joan, 6-25-2010, 1:04PM

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America Ferrara and her fiance are wished a blessed and happy life. As for her lovely ring, it is a classic, not gawdy(as opposed to Prince Albert's ring choice) and simply classy, just like America. Best wishes to them!

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Jean, 6-25-2010, 1:06PM

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Hmmm...me thinkst Albert is marrying his Mother. She bears a striking resemblance to Grace. As for the ring...gorgeous...it could probably feed a third world country. But I'm sure she wouldn't have accepted anything less from her Prince.

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Angiebaby, 6-25-2010, 1:17PM

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Princess-to-be checklist. Fairy tale beauty. Check! Flawless grooming. Check! A jewelry box fit for a royal. What a great start! I could go for it, but I just don't see no ring in the future on my fat, spider bitten hand. Anyway, I hope these two have found true love and that the princess-to-be gets a lot of support while she transitions from regular life into one of royal service. She has very big shoes to fill, indeed, since she will no doubt always be compared to the late, beloved Princess Grace.

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Madeleine Davis, 6-25-2010, 1:20PM

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Tsk, tsk. Bless their hearts!
A fine upstanding Catholic boy .... just like Momma who was a "good catholic girl"
I don't hate, I don't envy, I don't wish them harm. It is sad WE are so hungry for
royalty in America.
BUT wake up folks. The guy made babies and left. Any other regular Joe would be a lousey catch. Now there is great joy over
the "blushing couple" Bride/Groom stories, books, TV ??? Pretty pathetic.
All this hoop-la over what? A middle aged man and a tiny island. :))
I would be embarrassed to live a life of such sleaze.
Good Luck, Mr. "Prince."
P.S. will your daughter and son be flower girl and ring bearer?
Think about it, a nice touch including the family, no?

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JoJo, 6-25-2010, 3:43PM

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I see a resemblance to Princess Grace.

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shahzhi, 6-25-2010, 3:57PM

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Comment to Linda: I know very well that gay men have children, sometimes adopted and sometimes, especially at his age, their biological progeny from marriages entered into prior to their coming out (more of a practice in the past). I know this from personal experience. It's just that he just wasn't really forthcoming about acknowledging them. I'll let you infer from there.

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