Lady in red! Charlene of Monaco stuns in scarlet as she attends a glittering gala in Johannesburg (but gets interrupted by a call from Prince Albert)
- Royal, 39, was born in Zimbabwe but relocated to South Africa when she was 11
- Returned to her adopted home to promote her charitable foundation
- Looked resplendent in red full-length gown at gala in Johannesburg
- Interrupted chat with celebrities to take call from Prince Albert
She made an emotional return to her roots this week, on an official visit to South Africa.
And despite a whirlwind schedule, Princess Charlene looked the epitome of glamour in a floor length red dress as she gave a speech on water safety at a glittering gala in Johannesburg to celebrate the work of her charitable foundation.
The mother-of-two, 39, looked ready for the red carpet in the chic number, accessorising with diamond pendant earrings and she allowed her natural glow to shine through by keeping her make-up minimal and natural.
But home life was never far from her mind as she interrupted a chat with local celebrities when she got a call from her husband Prince Albert, saying: 'I have got to speak to the prince.'
Her husband was no doubt calling with an update on their twins Jacques and Gabriella, two, who he is caring for at home.
Princess Charlene of Monaco was resplendent in red as she gave an impassioned speech on water safety at a glittering gala in Johannesburg during her official visit to South Africa
Charlene filmed an interview with presenter Jo-Ann Strauss for the TV show Top Billing in Johannesburg
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The royal, 39, is in South Africa promoting the work of The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, which teaches swimming and lifesaving skills.
In an impassioned speech, she said: 'Every 85 seconds someone loses their life to drowning. Globally, it is the third leading cause of accidental death.
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'Many of these deaths are preventable and I am determined to put a stop to this by educating children about water safety and teaching them to swim.
'Together we will save lives - one person, one family, one community at a time.'
The princess shares a tender moment with a young royal fan at Turffontein Race Course
Charlene looked chic in a black and white striped dress and a januty cap as she attended the races with her brother Sean
While in Johannesburg she also recorded an interview with presenter Jo-Ann Strauss for the show, Top Billing, which will be broadcast this week.
It's been a busy visit for the princess who dropped in on Gugulesizwe Primary School in Daveyton, Benoni close to where she grew up, where she gave students lessons in CPR and first aid.
The former Charlene Wittistock was born in Zimbabwe, but relocated to South Africa with her family when she was 11.
She also attended the Princess Charlene Empress Club Stake horse race at Turffontein Race Course with her brother Sean.
The new Miss South Africa, Demi-Leigh Nel-Pieters poses with Princess Charlene of Monaco during the Princess Charlene Ladies Day at Turfontein Race course
The race is held to raise money for Gugulesizwe Primary School, the Red Cross and Highveld Horse Care Unit.
Charlene is visiting South Africa on behalf of the Red Cross and her own charitable foundation.
The royal represented South Africa at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 in the 3 x 100m medley relay, the same year she met Prince Albert at a swimming competition in Monaco.
She retired from competitive swimming in 2007 and set up her foundation in 2012.
Her charity focuses on three key areas: learning to swim, water safety, and sport and education programs.
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