Is Charlotte Casiraghi Expecting? How Is the Royal Styling Her Baby Bump [PHOTOS]
Royal babies and baby bumps are everywhere! This time, the question is: Is Charlotte Casiraghi expecting?
The 27-year-old daughter of Princess Caroline of Hanover and sister to new dad Andrea Casiraghi was photographed with 42-year-old fiancé Gad Elmaleh shopping in Capri. If Charlotte's growing baby bump under her loose shopping clothes are to be believed, then there might be truth to rumours that she is in her second trimester. All this comes a few months after Charlotte Casiraghi's ex Alex Dellal became a father when his girlfriend, model Elisa Sednaoui, gave birth on May 31, 2013.
While she didn't quite steal her grandmother Grace Kelly's Hermès-on-belly strategy, Charlotte Casiraghi's pregnancy buzz started with more discreet arms-over-abdomen poses at a Paris charity gala in June of 2013. If Charlotte had a baby bump at that time, it was completely concealed by her red-and-pink, floral chiffon gown.
Charlotte Casiraghi, Gucci model and equestrian, has also abstained from participating in show-jumping events. At the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco, also in June, a series of photos showed Charlotte glancing down and pulling on the hem of her double-breasted, ivory Gucci jacket. During the same sporting event, Charlotte had a small bulge visible under her cobalt blue, ruffle hem shift. Charlotte wasn't shy when it came to exposing her legs, as her loose dress was quite short, but she did cover up with a large, grey wrap.
In July, Charlotte Casiraghi joined her soon-to-be sister-in-law Tatiana Santo Domingo at the launch of Eugenie Niarchos's jewelry collection. The August birthday girl tried some clever, but barely effective concealment with a blousy, white dress. The pleated skirt number was a great outfit, baby bump or not, and her ankle strap wedges were just as charming.
If Charlotte Casiraghi is expecting, then she was more forthcoming about it on an August shopping trip that was captured by Hello. Gad and Charlotte shopped at Russo Capri with Charlotte's baby bump in full view. Her sleeveless, chevron stripe dress accommodated her changing figure. She looked relaxed in her loose outfit, casual sandals, and mustard colored shoulder bag.
With Charlotte Casiraghi seemingly ready for baby and a rumoured Autumn wedding in the works, the Monegasque royals have their plates full. Invitations for the August 31 wedding of Andrea Casiraghi and Tatiana Santo Domingo have already been sent out!
Is Charlotte Casiraghi expecting? Check on the photos to see for yourself.
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