Charlene Wittstock arrived a commoner, but emerged a Princess. Here we see the new bride and her husband, Prince Albert II of Monaco, after their civil ceremony.
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THAT kiss
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The religious ceremony took place at the Palace in Monaco, July 2, 2011.
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Some of the guests included:
Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria and her husband, Prince Daniel
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Prince Faisal, the brother of Jordan’s King Abdullah
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Sweden’s Prince Carl-Philip and sister Princess Madeleine
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TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex
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Their Majesties King Albert II of Belgium and Queen Paola
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TRH Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark
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Fashionista and Grimaldi family friend Karl Lagerfeld
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Emanuele Filiberto, Prince of Venice and Piedmont and his wife, Clotilde
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TRH Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Crown Princess Maxima represent the House of Orange
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TRH Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway
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TRH Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark
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Albert’s sister, Princess Stéphanie, on the arm of her son Louis. Behind them are her daughters Camille (l) and Pauline
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Where it all started: 
Poor Charlene, she looks miserable. Is this the 21st century or have we reverted to some antiquated time when vital young women like Charlene have no “escape” from an unhappy marriage? The Daily Mail is reporting that her passport was confiscated to keep her from leaving the country – of course, it may not be true but body language does not lie and the photos showing her kissing her new husband are dreadful. Apparently they have struck a deal – she produces an heir and receives a generous pay-out. I have always found Albert a gross and tacky man – so sad that Caroline could not have inherited the throne.
I agree with you! Charlene’s body language – especially Albert’s – didn’t belie someone who is happy. Charlene looked very sad during and after the Civil ceremony. During the religious ceremony she simply looked solemn. NOT how you expect a bride to look, especially when she is becoming a princess of a sunny, sparkling, money-laden paradise. But Monaco isn’t all it seems, from what I hear, and as Somerset Maugham said, “It’s a sunny place for shady people”. I think the poor girl is in something deeper than she expected. I wish Charlene the best of luck.