General News & Information about Albert, Charlene & Family 3: May 2015 -December 2017

[eya]

Prince Albert's 'Cozy' Birthday with Princess Charlene and Twins : People.com

Prince Albert Says Royal Twins Are Already Talking : People.com

Monaco royals are learning Zulu - Times LIVE

[Curryong]

I hope Albert has a lovely birthday. Whatever his relationship with Charlene is both seem to be devoted parents. They have regularly released some great photos of their little family and taken the twins out in public so the Monagesques can see them and I think that's terrific.

[melina premiere]

He said in the interview that he has a very happy birthday with his wife end his children , the little ones are at the center of their life.
His relations with Charlene are good


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[noda]

Did he call you to inform about his relation with Charlene is good?

The interview given to People didn't mention his relation with his wife.

[melina premiere]

Albert said he passed one of the best birthday , he said he was happy with Charlene and the twins, they were in holidays in Maldives and it was amazing, is it not enough for you?

[assia]

I thought they were on holidays un Gstadt during jus birthday.


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[sophie25]

Originally Posted by assia

I thought they were on holidays un Gstadt during jus birthday.


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He said they went on a family holiday to the Maldives in January and then to Gstaad for a sking holiday in March where they celebrated his birthday.

[iceflower]

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I found these cute pics of Charlene and Gabriella in the snow in the German magazine "die aktuelle" today


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[Marty91charmed]

Originally Posted by iceflower

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I found these cute pics of Charlene and Gabriella in the snow in the German magazine "die aktuelle" today


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Thank you for posting that scan! Do you have more info about that? O more pics?

[iceflower]

I do have the whole magazine: There is one more pic of Charlene, but no more other pics of the children. The pics were taken in Gstaad and the article indicates that Charlene may have preferred to stay in Gstaad instead of attending the Rose Ball. But they are honest enough to admitt that the pics in the snow were taken only "nearly at the same time", so not on the same day That's it basically

[Lee-Z]

Originally Posted by eya

Monaco royals are learning Zulu - Times LIVE

Very nice, also honouring their mothers background. Also i understand when a child learns more languages at an early age, it's often easier to learn additional languages later in life I'm sure that'll come in handy in their position

[Marty91charmed]

Uhm, I don't know whether I'm willing to believe the reports or not. Hopefully they will grow up bilingual. That's only what I think is right; that the twins will equally speak english and french.

[Mbruno]

Originally Posted by Lee-Z

Very nice, also honouring their mothers background. Also i understand when a child learns more languages at an early age, it's often easier to learn additional languages later in life I'm sure that'll come in handy in their position

I think they should learn both Zulu and Afrikaans, as both are equally part of South African culture.

[Florestane]

Originally Posted by Mbruno

I think they should learn both Zulu and Afrikaans, as both are equally part of South African culture.

The Afrikaans and Zulu would be great but I would think the French and English are going to be the priority. However, the earlier the exposure the easier it will be for them to pick up.

[royal rob]

Actually it works best if Charlene always speaks English to them and Albert always speaks French They are just learning to talk and 3 or 4 words for one object such as cup can delay speech.


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[C4A]

I suspect they would receive a more formal education in English and French in order to eventually be able to read, write and speak the languages whereas their exposure to Afrikaans and isiZulu might be more informal, and only be spoken.


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[Florestane]

Originally Posted by royal rob

Actually it works best if Charlene always speaks English to them and Albert always speaks French They are just learning to talk and 3 or 4 words for one object such as cup can delay speech.


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There are various models for raising bilingual (and multilingual) children and the way you mention is not necessarily the best. It depends on the family and what works for them.

I have not heard of several words for a single object causing a speech delay.

Personally, given that Charlene's French is a bit shaky, I would agree that sticking to English would be the best bet.

[C4A]

http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/6e51baa9

The article by Clyde Meela in the "Getit" magazine. Right scroll until you get to p 12-13. Pity they didn't use some newer pics.


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[Countessmeout]

Originally Posted by Lee-Z

Very nice, also honouring their mothers background. Also i understand when a child learns more languages at an early age, it's often easier to learn additional languages later in life I'm sure that'll come in handy in their position

Yes, definitely younger you start a new language the easier you pick it up for most people. I taught English in Korea. I mainly taught kindergarten (4-5 year olds) but in the afternoon I had older students. The older kids were just starting to learn English, and I found the little kids to be more advanced. There were 3 year olds in another class. In Canada, you aren't even learning to read and write your first language until grade 1. In Korea they are learning in 2 languages by 3 in some families.

[Florestane]

Originally Posted by C4A

http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/6e51baa9

The article by Clyde Meela in the "Getit" magazine. Right scroll until you get to p 12-13. Pity they didn't use some newer pics.


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What a syrupy opening!

Otherwise, quite a nice little interview.