Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene outshine Robbie Williams at the Red Cross Ball
Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene and Camille Gottlieb attended the 74th annual Monaco Red Cross Charity Gala Ball at the Sporting on 29 July. One of the largest charity galas in the world, Robbie Williams headlined this year’s event, but all eyes were on Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene.
800 guests helped raise money for Monaco’s Red Cross. British superstar Robbie Williams charismatically belted out his greatest hits before starting the traditional tombola. The Princely couple, who shone in gorgeous white outfits, later posed for photos next to Robbie Williams and his wife, Ayda Field.
Princess Stephanie and the King of Pop at the Fight Aids Monaco Gala
The spirit of one of the greatest performers of all time was back onstage during this year’s Fight Aids Monaco gala, attended by Princess Stephanie, President of the foundation, on 21 July at the Sporting-Monte Carlo. The Princess, accompanied by Louis and Marie Ducruet, wore a shirt featuring a silhouette of Michael Jackson during the sold-out event.
The evening began with a raffle featuring lots from major Monegasque houses, including a bracelet by Cartier, a rose-gold diamond pendant by Yves Piaget and a Hublot watch. Next, the audience was treated to ‘Michael, the Magic of Michael Jackson’ which has been touring the world for years and centreson skilled interpreter Ben Bowman.
No stranger to the pop music scene herself, Princess Stephanie sang a duet with Michael Jackson: ‘In the Closet’ was released on 9 April 1992 as the third single from Jackson’s eighth album, ‘Dangerous’.
Princess Charlene Foundation participates in World Drowning Prevention Day
World Drowning Prevention Day was first launched in 2021 by the United Nations and takes place every year on 25 July. For the important day, the Princess Charlene foundation organized an event at the Stade Nautique Rainier III to raise awareness about the dangers of drowning in partnership with the Town Hall, the Monegasque Red Cross, the Monaco Maritime and Airport Police Division, the Monaco Fire Brigade and the Monegasque Academy of the Sea.
During the event, stands were held at the entrance to the swimming pool by the partners of the event. Every hour from 2 pm until 6 pm, water rescue demonstrations were carried out in the swimming pool by lifeguards. Throughout the day, 143 children attended the free workshops.
