MONACO — Princess Charlene of Monaco has issued a critical global warning regarding water safety to coincide with World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25. The former Olympic swimmer and founder of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation urged families worldwide to remain exceptionally alert near water bodies this summer, emphasizing that the vast majority of drowning tragedies are entirely preventable through proper education, swimming skills, and active supervision. The official announcement, shared across her foundation’s social media channels, serves as a timely call to action as intensifying summer temperatures draw crowds to coastal areas and swimming pools.
In her statement, Her Serene Highness (HSH) underscored that drowning gives no warning and that a few seconds of undivided attention can make the difference between life and death. Throughout her royal career, Princess Charlene has championed global initiatives aimed at enhancing water safety education and creating learn-to-swim opportunities, particularly within vulnerable communities in international coastal regions. The royal safety warning coincides with the peak summer holiday season, arriving shortly after public glimpses of other high-profile families vacationing, including recent holiday photos of the Duchess of Sussex showing Prince Harry playfully enjoying pool time with their three-year-old daughter, Princess Lilibet.
