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Princess Charlene from Monaco accompanied her husband, Prince Albert, to meet Pope Francis. Her choice of dress was also in the spotlight for violating the rules.
The meeting between Pope Francis and the Royal family of Monaco took place at the Vatican, Wednesday (20/7/2022). According to the Daily Mail, the Vatican enforces protocols governing the attire of guests of the supreme leader of the Catholic Church.
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Princess Charlene wore a dress that showed off her shoulders when she met Pope Francis at the Vatican yesterday. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images/TIZIANA FABI)— |
Those who are women must wear long black overalls with a high collar. Mantilla or veil made of material lace must also be imposed.
However, the late Princess Charlene started to be active again after 11 months absent from the public due to health problems, choose a different view. A black dress with a stylish neckline boat neck which exposes the shoulders of the 44-year-old woman’s choice.
In the range of accessories, there is also a rosary with a large cross. A pair heels colored nude also complements his style.
 Invited by Pope Francis to the Vatican, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene appeared all in black. (Photo: AP/Domenico Stinellis)— |
Vatican News reported that in the meeting which only lasted for 25 minutes, Pope Francis and the royal couple discussed several social issues. Originally from South Africa, Princess Charlene known to be social and active in environmental conservation activities. They then closed the audience by exchanging souvenirs.
Princess Charlene’s first official visit as Prince Albert’s wife to the Vatican took place in January 2013. The moment marked the 55th anniversary of the meeting of Prince Albert’s parents, Prince Rainier and Princess Grace (Kelly), with Pope Pius XII in 1957.
Exceptions for Princess Charlene and the Catholic Queen
In 2016, Princess Charlene met the Pope in an all-white dress. It is known that she is one of seven women who are allowed to wear clothes other than black when meeting the Pope.
 Princess Charlene’s appearance in an all-white dress at her meeting with Pope Francis in 2016. (Photo: LightRocket via Getty Images/Pacific Press)— |
The leeway is because he has ‘the privilege of white’. The Vatican only gives these privileges to queens and princesses who are Catholic to attend sacred events in colors other than black.
Apart from Princess Charlene, this status is also assigned to Queen Sofia (Spain), Queen Paola (Belgium), Grand Duchess Maria Teresa (Luxemburg), Queen Mathilde (Belgium), Queen Letizia (Spain), and Princess Marina (Napoli, Italy).
Princess Charlene Initially Protestant, but decided to convert to Catholicism in 2011 for personal reasons. “Catholicism is the state religion (in Monaco). But for me, Catholicism has more meaning than that. The values of this religion really touch me and respond to my soul well,” said the mother of two, as quoted by People.
 The all-white dress was also the mainstay of Queen Letizia of Spain when she met Pope Francis in 2014. (Photo: POOL/AFP via Getty Images/ALESSANDRO BIANCHI)— |
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