Princess Charlene and Prince Albert visit her native Africa: All the photos

Inside Princess Charlene's trip to her native Africa with Prince Albert

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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.

Photo: Manuel Vitali/Prince's Palace

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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 January 11.

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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.

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Prince Albert donned traditional African clothing during an outing on his trip.

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The royal mum-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 Eyewitness News.

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The Monaco royals shared a sweet moment holding hands during their trip.

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The former Olympic swimmer, 39, and the first lady visited Bogodogo Hospital, where they learned about its services including emergency, maternity and 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.

Photo: Manuel Vitali/Prince's Palace