Monaco's Prince Albert weds swimmer Charlene Wittstock

Prince Albert II of Monaco and South African Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock have got married in a civil ceremony in the tiny principality.

The wedding took place at the royal palace by the Mediterranean, where a more elaborate religious ceremony is to be held on Saturday.

Ms Wittstock, 33, who swam in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, is now Her Serene Highness, Princess Charlene.