On March 18, 2021, Princess Charlene attended the memorial service of King Goodwill Zwelithini at the KwaKhethomthandayo royal palace in Nongoma, South Africa. The Zulu king died at the age of 72 of Covid-related complications while being treated for diabetes at a Durban hospital last week. Beyond the collaboration with The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, King Zwelithini was a close personal friend of Princess Charlene.