Princess Charlene's trip to her native Africa with Prince Albert: All the photos

Princess Charlene of Monaco recently returned to her native Africa accompanied by her husband Prince Albert. The royal couple paid a "friendly and working" visit to Burkina Faso in West Africa last week. Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella's parents were welcomed by President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré of Burkina Faso and his wife Sika Bella Kaboré at a ceremony held at Kosyam Palace on Thursday, Jan. 11. <p>Photo: Manuel Vitali/Prince's Palace
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert shared a sweet moment during their visit holding hands while seated in two elaborate chairs. <p>Photo: Manuel Vitali/Prince's Palace
Following their welcome, the royal couple visited the Center of Awakening and Preschool Education of Saaba with the presidential couple. Albert, 59, and his wife made a personal donation of $5,000 to the Saaba Center. <p>Photo: Manuel Vitali/Prince's Palace
Princess Charlene got to know some of the education centre's adorable attendees. <p>Photo: Manuel Vitali/Prince's Palace
The former Olympic swimmer, 39, and the first lady visited Bogodogo Hospital, where they learned about its services including emergency, maternity and the premises of the neonatal service that will be operational later this year. Princess Charlene wanted to personally help open the service by offering two pediatric incubators, two radiant lamps and a staffing for the purchase of equipment. <p>Photo: Manuel Vitali/Prince's Palace
The Monaco royals wrapped their trip abroad with a visit to the Burkinabe Red Cross headquarters and meeting children in the care of the Monaco Collectif Humanitaire — a project which is designed to give a second life to children from developing countries. <p>Photo: Manuel Vitali/Prince's Palace
Prince Albert donned traditional African clothing during an outing on his trip. <p>Photo: Manuel Vitali/Prince's Palace
The royal mom of two was born in Africa. In 2017, Princess Charlene opened up about her love for her native country. "I am African. This is my home. It will always be. It's in my heart. It's in my veins," she said in an interview with <em>Eyewitness News</em>. <p>Photo: Manuel Vitali/Prince's Palace
The Princess received a warm hug from a young girl during her trip. <p>Photo: Manuel Vitali/Prince's Palace
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