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Cape Town – A smooth-talking man from Pretoria has caused an upset after claiming that he possesses a video that shows a catfight between Princess Caroline of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock.
The incident allegedly happened just before the wedding day.
Zimbabwe-born Charlene married Prince Albert II of Monaco in July in a lavish ceremony in Monaco.
David Crighton of Pretoria claimed that he is in possession of a video that shows a vicious fight between Caroline and Charlene on the eve of the much publicised wedding.
He said he was part of a television crew that recorded the wedding and that he saw the fight between the two women with his own eyes.
"It was just fingers being pointed in faces," he told Rapport.
Albert stepped in
Crighton alleged on KykNET’s Tonge Los that he was present when the fight broke out over the jewellery of the late Princess Grace.
Crighton told Rapport that he has promised the video material to several organisations.
He said on Saturday that he is being hounded by the French and British media and that he is currently considering an offer of R9m for the video.
His story seems to be credible, and his knowledge of the Grimaldi dynasty is quite impressive according to Rapport.
He phoned in to the TV programme Tonge Los with his story.
Futhermore, Crighton told Rapport that the argument between the women became so heated that Albert had to step in.
Royal dispute
Albert allegedly wanted Charlene to wear his mother's engagement ring, and apparently his sisters were very upset about this.
Crighton claims that Caroline wants her son, Andrea, to become King of Monaco.
If Albert and Charlene produce an heir, however, Caroline's hopes will be dashed, according to Crighton.
On Tonge Los he also said that Caroline and Stéphanie as well as several friends of the royals refer to Charlene as "Princess Barbie".
Michael Wittstock, father of Charlene Wittstock told Raport on Saturday:"There are no hard feelings or conflict between the royal family and Charlene that I am aware of. Shortly after my speech at the wedding, Andrea (Caroline's son) came up to me, hugged me and told me that I had inspired him. There is no unhappiness here.
"Caroline and Stéphanie cried tears of joy. I don't know where this guy is getting his allegations from."
Media frenzy
Crighton told Rapport on several occasions that he is busy editing the video for the newspaper, but no video was sent.
Explaning the reason for this he says: "The palace wants to buy my silence. That's why I haven't been able to send the video to the papers".
kykNET spokesperson Haddad Viljoen said regarding the allegations: "One ought to be careful to whom one lends your ears. Your sources must always be confirmed and sometimes a story is just too good to be true."
Wittstock maintains that his daughter and Prince Albert are happy and in love and are currently on honeymoon.
The incident allegedly happened just before the wedding day.
Zimbabwe-born Charlene married Prince Albert II of Monaco in July in a lavish ceremony in Monaco.
David Crighton of Pretoria claimed that he is in possession of a video that shows a vicious fight between Caroline and Charlene on the eve of the much publicised wedding.
He said he was part of a television crew that recorded the wedding and that he saw the fight between the two women with his own eyes.
"It was just fingers being pointed in faces," he told Rapport.
Albert stepped in
Crighton alleged on KykNET’s Tonge Los that he was present when the fight broke out over the jewellery of the late Princess Grace.
Crighton told Rapport that he has promised the video material to several organisations.
He said on Saturday that he is being hounded by the French and British media and that he is currently considering an offer of R9m for the video.
His story seems to be credible, and his knowledge of the Grimaldi dynasty is quite impressive according to Rapport.
He phoned in to the TV programme Tonge Los with his story.
Futhermore, Crighton told Rapport that the argument between the women became so heated that Albert had to step in.
Royal dispute
Albert allegedly wanted Charlene to wear his mother's engagement ring, and apparently his sisters were very upset about this.
Crighton claims that Caroline wants her son, Andrea, to become King of Monaco.
If Albert and Charlene produce an heir, however, Caroline's hopes will be dashed, according to Crighton.
On Tonge Los he also said that Caroline and Stéphanie as well as several friends of the royals refer to Charlene as "Princess Barbie".
Michael Wittstock, father of Charlene Wittstock told Raport on Saturday:"There are no hard feelings or conflict between the royal family and Charlene that I am aware of. Shortly after my speech at the wedding, Andrea (Caroline's son) came up to me, hugged me and told me that I had inspired him. There is no unhappiness here.
"Caroline and Stéphanie cried tears of joy. I don't know where this guy is getting his allegations from."
Media frenzy
Crighton told Rapport on several occasions that he is busy editing the video for the newspaper, but no video was sent.
Explaning the reason for this he says: "The palace wants to buy my silence. That's why I haven't been able to send the video to the papers".
kykNET spokesperson Haddad Viljoen said regarding the allegations: "One ought to be careful to whom one lends your ears. Your sources must always be confirmed and sometimes a story is just too good to be true."
Wittstock maintains that his daughter and Prince Albert are happy and in love and are currently on honeymoon.
