Nice, France

Princess Charlene of Monaco is living in Switzerland and reports have said that she is only seeing her husband, Prince Albert, "by appointment". Reports have also mentioned that Albert resides in Monaco with eight-year-old twins Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella. 

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This is in addition to the rumours that their marriage has been unhappy and it is just ceremonial. Reports carried out by German and French media suggest that they only occasionally meet outside of formal or ceremonial occasions. 

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It is said that Albert, 65, and Charlene, 45, make an effort to maintain their loving couple persona in public. Recently, they were last seen together on July 29, when they were arm in arm at a Red Cross ball in Monaco, but they didn't seem to be comfortable with one another.

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A source close to the couple told French newspaper Voici that Charlene and Albert are simply a "ceremonial couple". Another report in Bild, a German tabloid, quoted an anonymous source as saying: "They take turns looking after the children." 

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The royal palace in Monaco has not responded to the allegations. 

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However, Prince Albert publicly denied various allegations of a rift earlier this year, calling the tabloid reports malicious and inaccurate. This is the most recent development in Prince Albert and Princess Charlene's turbulent marriage. 

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