As speculation surrounding the marriage of Monaco's Prince Albert and Princess Charlene intensifies, the prince has made a statement attempting to quell the rumors. He recently declared that his wife is "excited and happy," but the remarks were in reference to a palace restoration project and not their relationship.

GLOBE reported that Princess Charlene was seen in Milan without her wedding ring and later missed a major event, prompting Prince Albert to bring his sister Caroline as his companion. Following these incidents, palace PR representatives issued a denial regarding the couple's marital troubles, and now Prince Albert has reiterated the same sentiment.

The royal couple recently attended the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters tennis final with their eight-year-old twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella. The pair appeared to be enjoying each other's company, chatting and smiling while watching the match.

Last month, Prince Albert publicly denied rumors of separation, with a palace spokesperson delivering a statement: "I would like to formally deny the malicious rumours peddled by the French magazine Royauté. Please disregard this article which is totally unfounded."

Despite the palace's denial, an anonymous source told Globe that the couple's marriage is facing difficulties, leading to Princess Charlene's decision to remove her wedding ring. The source said, "She doesn't feel like wearing it and knows the talk it will generate. She knows what she's doing."

Globe also reported that Prince Albert has been keeping a close eye on Princess Charlene, fearing she may leave again. The princess spent most of 2021 away from Monaco, with Albert explaining that she was dealing with an ear, nose, and throat infection.

The publication claims that Princess Charlene left Monaco after allegations that Prince Albert had fathered a third child out of wedlock while they were dating. Though the prince denied these claims, he is known to provide financial support to two other children born outside his marriage.

Sources suggest that Princess Charlene remains in the marriage for the sake of their twins and that her decision not to wear the wedding ring is a message to both the public and her husband.

Princess Charlene has not commented on the allegations of removing her wedding ring or avoiding Prince Albert, while the palace continues to deny separation rumors. As a result, fans of the royal couple should approach these unconfirmed reports with skepticism until further evidence emerges.