The two reportedly hit it off pretty quickly, but didn’t really begin dating until five years later.

After the two made their first joint appearance at the 2006 Winter Olympics, things got official.

She explained, “Albert put me at ease.

Princess Charlene

It was clear that we shared the same passions; we both became very emotional watching the athletes.

Sport is the common denominator of our lives.”

Radebe said, “Charlene has never stopped being who she is.

Princess Charlene as a swimmer

With Charlene, what you see is what you get.”

Per theDaily Mail, in 2005, Albert formally claimed paternity of his son.

He later underwent another DNA test for a daughter named Jazmin Grace, who was born in the 1990s.

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene

Part of marrying Albert meant she needed to convert to Catholicism, the religion ofMonaco’s royal family.

Charlene was reportedly just fine with the change, with the royal palace issuing a confirmation.

However, Albert’s top advisor later told People that the stories were false.

Prince Albert of Monaco

Christiane Stahl said, “Charlene never left to go to the airport, nothing like that ever happened.

She was never upset and never wanted to stop the wedding” (via CBS News).

The princess and the children are doing well" (viaHello!

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene

Town & Country states that Albert’s lawyer, Thierry Lacoste, has completely negated the story.

I’ll stand by you whatever you do, in good times or in bad.'"

Charlene explained that she was relying heavily on her husband to get her through the experience.

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene

Though not together, the pair did release a joint statement acknowledging the day.

The generosity they have experienced during the ten years of their marriage is heart-warming."

The statement came after Albert and the pair’s twins visited Charlene in South Africa.

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene

She didn’t leave because she was mad at me or at anybody else."

Misreading events is always detrimental."

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene

Princess Charlene of Monaco

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene with their children