I met a prince for the first time and it was nothing like in the movies

Johannesburg – There I was, a week before interviewing a royal for the very first time. My nerves were shot – not at the thought that I would be sharing the same space with the one and only, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco , but at the idea that I would have to follow strict royal protocol which would possibly include having to utter his entire lengthy name before each question posed.

Prince Albert's head of media relations met us in the foyer of the hotel. We sat down to have a quick drink before heading to the suite. He was a charming man dressed in a suit – very easy-going. We made small talk as I sipped on water . But what about my curtsy? Turns out that was a no-go. A simple handshake would do. All of my hard work just thrown out the window. Admittedly, a sense of relief washed over me.

After a few minutes, we were allowed into the Prince's suite, where we waited in the lounge. We met a couple more members of the Prince's team – all very friendly. There were a few whispers in French. I tried to mind my own business and look as harmless as possible, especially when the head of security was around.

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