Princess Alexandra attends Star-Studded Bal d’Été in Paris
Princess Alexandra and her partner Ben Sylvester Strautmann attended the Summer Ball (Bal d’Été) at the Musée Des Arts Décoratifs in Paris on July 6. The event kicked off couture week while raising funds for the museum. The event had a cinematic theme conceived by Sofia Coppola. The black-tie gala gathered 300 guests and celebrities, including Penelope Cruz, Kirsten Dunst, Keira Knightley, Anna Wintour and Cindy Sherman. The gala raised an estimated $2 million for the museum.
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene attend 76th Monaco Red Cross Ball
The Princely couple attended the 76th Monaco Red Cross Charity Gala at the Monte-Carlo Sporting on July 12. Camille Gottlieb, Louis Ducruet, and Marie Chevallier were also in attendance, along with 800 guests. Hailed as one of the most glamorous events in the Principality, the ball featured a dinner, charity auction, fireworks and a concert by ‘White Wedding’ singer Billy Idol. Founded in 1948 by Prince Louis II, the fundraiser for the Monegasque Red Cross is Monaco’s premier charity event.
Princely Family commemorates 20th Anniversary of Prince Albert II’s Accession
Prince Albert II of Monaco celebrated the 20th anniversary of his accession to the throne on July 19 on the Place du Palais with the Princely family and the public. Following a three-month mourning period for his father, Prince Rainier III, Prince Albert II ascended to the throne on July 12, 2005.
Festivities began at 6:30 p.m. with a performance by traditional folk dancers from the Palladienne de Monaco. Sweet and savoury buffets and beverages were offered free of charge by the Palace to guests. At 6:50 p.m., an 8-minute retrospective film retraced the last two decades of Prince Albert’s reign. At 7 p.m. the Princely Family arrived.
Princess Charlene, Princess Gabriella, Prince Jacques, Princess Caroline, Princess Alexandra, Princess Stephanie, Beatrice Borromeo, Charlotte Casiraghi, Balthazar Casiraghi, Tatiana Santo Domingo, Andrea Casiraghi, Pauline Ducruet, Camille Gottlieb, Louis Ducruet and Marie Chevallier were all in attendance.
During the celebrations, the Princely Couple and their children walked around the square to personally greet the Monegasque people. The evening concluded with the sharing of an enormous macaron cake in the colours of Monaco’s flag, offered to all guests.
Louis Ducruet and Marie Chevallier celebrate Europa-Park’s 50th anniversary
Louis and Marie attended a gala evening at the Europa-Park Arena to mark the German theme park’s 50th anniversary, on July 11. French celebrities Anthony Colette, Delphine Wespiser (Miss France 2012), Julie Decroix (Miss Alsace 2025) and players from Racing Club de Strasbourg were also in attendance.
The event featured a film of moments from the park’s beginnings in 1975 to its current status: welcoming six million visitors annually and being voted as the best park in the world nine times. Europa-Park artists and musicians performed for guests, who enjoyed a menu created by a two-Michelin-starred chef. In a video message, Prince Albert II congratulated the award-winning park, which is currently preparing to construct an area dedicated to Monaco for 2026.
Prince Albert II makes Historic visit to Saint-Paul-de-Vence and La Colle-sur-Loup
The Sovereign made an official ‘Grimaldi Historic Sites’ visit to Saint-Paul-de-Vence and La Colle-sur-Loup on July 15. In the 18th century, two members of the Grimaldi family ruled Saint-Paul-de-Vence. In 1955, a year before her royal wedding, Grace Kelly visited Saint-Paul-de-Vence, stopping by the Dominican chapel decorated by Matisse and Vallauris and Picasso’s ceramics studio.
Mayor Jean-Pierre Camilla welcomed Prince Albert II to unveil the ‘Monaco Grimaldi Historic Sites’ plaque in front of the panorama of the fortified city. The Prince and the mayor spoke to the public at Place du Général de Gaulle before unveiling a totem presenting the Grace Patricia Kelly 1955 trail. The trail was created using photographs by Paul Louis, from the Audiovisual Institute of Monaco.
In La Colle-sur-Loup, Mayor Jean-Bernard Mion welcomed Prince Albert II at the entrance to Chemin du Canadel for a tour of the village centre. The day concluded with a ceremony on the town hall square, where a second Grimaldi Historic Sites plaque was unveiled.
“We love you,” Princess Charlene’s moving speech for Prince Albert II
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene attended the 76th Monaco Red Cross Charity Gala at the Monte-Carlo Sporting Club on July 12. Princess Charlene gave a moving speech to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Prince’s reign. The toast was a secretly planned surprise, as July 12 coincided exactly with the twentieth anniversary of Prince Albert II’s accession to the throne. Before dinner began, the Princess went on stage alone to make the beautiful and touching speech.
“Thank you for leading this institution over the past forty years and for working tirelessly for its development and influence. Thank you for your dedication and your commitment. Tonight, I speak because it is a very special day.
This 12th of July marks exactly the twentieth anniversary of your accession. Twenty years ago, you took the reins of the Principality and since that day, you have guided Monaco with wisdom, courage and determination. In international politics, you are a steady and value-based force that embodies the importance of soft power with your engagement for the environment. You have initiated, in Monaco, many changes, which implied sometimes difficult decisions, but they were necessary for the future of our country.
Your wish for unity and serenity for Monaco have been your guiding force. Monseigneur, Albert, you know that I am always by your side, along with the Monegasques. We are standing with you, with all our hearts, to protect Monaco and its future under your leadership.
We love you, we support you, and we thank you for always being there for all of us. So before wishing everyone a wonderful gala evening, let’s raise our glass to our Prince. To you, Albert,” said Princess Charlene.
