Happy Birthday to Charlotte Casiraghi, who turns 39 today! The Socialite, Philosopher, Equestrian and Philosopher is the niece of the Prince of Monaco and the eldest granddaughter of the iconic Princess Grace.
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Monaco Red Cross Ball
Louis and Marie Ducruet and Camille Gottlieb joined Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco as they presided over the 76th annual Gala de la Croix Rouge Monégasque (Monaco Red Cross Ball) on July 12th in the Salle des Etoiles of the Sporting Monte-Carlo.
Monte-Carlo Television Festival
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the Closing Ceremony of the 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival on the evening of June 17th. Founded by Prince Rainier III in 1961, the Festival de Télévision de Monte-Carlo is held under the Honorary Presidency of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.
French State Visit to Monaco
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco are hosting French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron in Monte Carlo on their State Visit to Monaco on June 7th and 8th, the first State Visit to Monaco since 1984.
F1 Grand Prix Gala in Monaco
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the F1 Grand Prix Gala at the Sporting Monte-Carlo (Salle des Etoiles) in Monte Carlo on the evening of May 25th, following the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco, one of the most important and prestigious automobile races in the world held since 1929.
Privilège du Blanc
The Queens of Spain and Belgium, the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, and the Princess of Monaco exercised their ‘Privilège du Blanc’ at the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV yesterday, the special Papal Privilege which allows certain Catholic Queens and Consorts to wear white in the presence of the Pope at the Vatican.
Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV
The Catholic Sovereigns of Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, Monaco and Liechtenstein led Royal Guests and Dignitaries from around the World at the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on May 18th, just a few weeks after the Funeral of Pope Francis.
Funeral of Pope Francis
Five Kings and Five Queens led Royal Guests and over 170 Heads of State and Government from around the World at the Funeral of Pope Francis on the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on April 26th.
Monaco Rose Ball 2025
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco led the Princely Family at Princess Caroline of Hanover’s annual ‘Bal de la Rose’ (Rose Ball) in the Salle des Étoiles of the Sporting Monte-Carl, on March 29th, designed in collaboration with her friend Christian Louboutin.
Princess Grace’s Ruby Earrings
Happy 60th Birthday to Princess Stephanie of Monaco! The controversial younger daughter of the iconic Princess Grace, who has pursued ‘an unusual career path for a princess’, Princess Stephanie rarely wears jewels, but two decades ago, she made an extraordinary appearance in Princess Grace’s Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Earrings!
Princess Charlene’s Diamond Earrings
Happy Birthday to Princess Charlene of Monaco, who turns 47 today! The South African Olympic Swimmer who became the Consort of the small Mediterranean Principality, the Princess is not known for wearing many jewels, but possesses some spectacular jewellery, which includes these Diamond Earrings!
Princess Caroline’s Diamond Earrings
Happy Birthday to Princess Caroline of Monaco and Hanover, who turns 68 today! The elder sister of Prince Albert II and only beneficiary of her grandmother, Princess Charlotte, and mother, Princess Grace, who is also the estranged Consort of the Head of the illustrious House of Hanover, Princess Caroline has a magnificent jewellery collection, which includes these Diamond Earrings!
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene at 25th Anniversary of the Grimaldi Forum
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco marked the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo on January 16th and inaugurated the additional space, which will offer more square meters and improved facilities for events. The Grimaldi Forum Monaco (GFM) is the Monaco Government’s Congress and Culture Centre.
Royalty at the reopening of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
The King and Queen of the Belgians, Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, Prince of Wales and Prince of Monaco led the dignitaries at the Reopening of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris on December 7th.
Monaco National Day Gala
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco were joined by members of the extended Monegasque Princely Family for the annual National Day Celebrations in Monte Carlo on November 19th. National Day, also known as The Sovereign Prince’s Day, is held on the day of St. Rainier, the namesake saint of Prince Rainier III, the father of Prince Albert.
Princess Grace’s Bains de Mer Tiara
Today marks the 95th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Grace of Monaco, who was born on this day in 1929! The award-winning American Actress who became the glamorous Princess Consort of the tiny Mediterranean Principality, Princess Grace compiled a spectacular Jewellery Collection, which was highlighted by her Bains de Mer Tiara!
Princess Grace’s Ruby Tiara
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Princess Grace of Monaco, who tragically passed away on this day in 1982! The glamorous American Actress who became the Princess of the small Mediterranean Principality, Princess Grace possessed a small jewellery collection and frequently borrowed jewels, including this striking Ruby Tiara!
Royalty at 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony
Royal Guests and Heads of State are attending the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics on the River Seine on July 26th, following a Gala Dinner at the Louvre and a Reception hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Olympic Reception at the Élysée Palace
Royal Guests and Heads of State attended a Reception hosted by the French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady at the Élysée Palace in Paris on July 26th, following a Gala Dinner at the Louvre and right ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony. Continue reading
Olympic Gala at the Louvre
Royal Guests and Heads of State attended the Gala Dinner hosted by the International Olympic Committee and the French President at the Louvre in Paris on July 25th, on the eve of the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony.