Royal engagement interviews are often romantic and giggly, as it was with Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, or straight-up awkward, as was the case for Prince William's parents, Prince Charles and Princess Diana. ("Whatever in love means," right?) Princess Charlene and Prince Albert certainly fall into the latter category, with the prince explaining very quietly why he took four years to propose. After he finished speaking, Charlene suddenly blurted out, "I'm a very stubborn person." She went on to say, "I took my time," to which Albert awkwardly retorted, "We both took our time."
Charlene went on to defend her critics, telling her interviewers that if things had been the other way around and Prince Albert had to adjust to her country, her customs, and her cuisine, he would also have a hard time, especially under the glare of the media spotlight. Later on in the interview, Albert went on to say he thought it was the goal of all unions between a man and a woman to have kids, which they would in due time.
The entire interview was incredibly awkward, and even the interviewers seemed to feel the tension in the air, shifting uncomfortably in their seats and looking at them almost pitifully. It was one of the first times the Monégasque people had gotten to hear Princess Charlene speak, however, so it was quite a revelation to hear her soft-spoken speech.
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