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PHOTOS: Princess-To-Be Of Monaco's Midyear Style Report

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Call her a nervous wreck or a runaway bride -- but Charlene Wittstock has made it through the first half of 2011 looking nothing less than utterly chic.

The 33-year-old South African stunner (and former Olympic swimmer) is set to marry Monaco's Prince Albert II this weekend. Cue the endless comparisons to her late mother-in-law Grace Kelly...however, Charlene holds her own. She's not one to shy away from glitzy accessories and jewelry and prefers to keep it simple when it comes to color schemes.

Charlene's state visit to Ireland with Albert and the April nuptials of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge brought us some stunning formal wear, while her less-formal events in South Africa showed us some equally fantastic casual sportswear.

Take a look below and let us know which looks you love.

January 25, 2011(01 of20)

Donning a simple black dress by Akris and chandelier earrings at a ceremony for the 35th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival in Monaco (Getty photos)

January 27, 2011(02 of20)

Leaving the Monaco Cathedral during Sainte-Devote festivities, wearing a black coat with feminized military detailing and a black lace veil (Getty photos)

January 30, 2011(03 of20)

Wearing a black fur coat to watch a Monaco vs Marseille football match (Getty photo)

February 11, 2011(04 of20)

Wearing jeans and a simple wrap-style shirt with crocheted accessories to the ribbon cutting ceremony of a school swimming pool in South Africa (Getty photos)

February 11, 2011(05 of20)

In a black strapless jumpsuit with cut-out belt detailing at a launch for the 'Nelson Mandela Intimate Moments Exhibition' at the Liberty Midlands Mall in South Africa (Getty photos)

February 12, 2011(06 of20)

Wearing a sleek black swimsuit to compete in the 38th aQuelle Midmar Mile Race in South Africa (Getty photo)

March 24, 2011(07 of20)

Donning a geometric belt, black veil, and lace-trimmed leather gloves by Akris to the funeral of Princess Antoinette (Getty photos)

April 4, 2011(08 of20)

At a tree planting ceremony on a state visit to Ireland, wearing a black coat and tan Akris suit (Getty photos)

April 4, 2011(09 of20)

Attending the Irish State Dinner in Dublin, donning a gray one-shoulder gown by Akris (Getty photos)

April 5, 2011(10 of20)

Wearing a black coat and simple black dress to a reception at City Hall during a state visit to Ireland (Getty photo)

April 5, 2011(11 of20)

In a blue dress with embellished neckline at Farmleigh palace in Dublin (Getty photos)

April 6, 2011(12 of20)

Keeping warm in Akris at Ashford castle in Ireland (Getty photos)

April 17, 2011(13 of20)

At the ATP Masters Series Tennis (Getty photo)

April 29, 2011(14 of20)

Wearing a simple gray collared Akris dress and oversized hat to the Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey (Getty photos)

May 19, 2011(15 of20)

Wearing a pale, off-the-shoulder gown with shiny gray-toned accessories to the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala during the Cannes Film Festival (Getty photos)

May 27, 2011(16 of20)

Arriving in Akris at the Amberlounge Fashion Awards in Monaco (Getty photos)

May 29, 2011 (17 of20)

Attending the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo Circuit in an Akris dress (Getty photos)

May 29, 2011(18 of20)

Arriving in Akris at the Gala Dinner for the 69th Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco (Getty photos)

June 23, 2011(19 of20)

At the St. Jean Religious Parade in Monaco (AP photos)

June 24, 2011(20 of20)

At the Global Champion Tour in Monte Carlo, Monaco (Getty photos)

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