Monaco’s Princess Stephanie believes her rescue elephants came into her life "at the right time."
The 50-year-old royal adopted Baby, 42, and Nepal, 43, two years ago after they were condemned to be euthanised following a possible exposure to tuberculosis and has credited them for teaching her "so much" about herself.
Speaking in France’s Point de Vue magazine, she said: "When I tell you that Baby and Nepal arrived at the right moment in my life, I firmly believe it. They have taught me so much about myself. I’m no longer the same."
The two retired circus elephants, who were living in a zoo in France, now reside at Fontbonne Reserve in France on top of a mountain overlooking Monaco, just 15 minutes away.
She added: "I take care of the elephants and also of the property, which belongs to my brother, Prince Albert II. I love this place. This space is truly soothing, so serene."
The brunette beauty – the daughter of Grace Kelly – cared for the Asian elephants every day after they arrived.
She explained: "After watching them I slowly began to recognise signs which showed that a true trust, mutual respect, was settling in between us.
"This requires a lot of patience. Asian elephants have always worked with people and they like company. We sensed right away that Baby and Nepal demanded contact."
Monaco’s Princess Stephanie credits her adopted elephants
