The Monaco Red Cross Gala returned to the Salle des Etoiles at Sporting Monte-Carlo for its 74th edition, which was held on July 29, 2023 in the presence of Albert II and Charlène of Monaco. Alongside the princely couple again this year, Camille Gottlieb seems determined to make this evening an unmissable event in the years to come.
The most glamorous event of the summer season in Monaco is back where it all started over 75 years ago, on August 10, 1948! This July 29, after two editions organized in the open air on the Place au Casino, the Monaco Red Cross Gala welcomes its guests again in the mythical Salle des Étoiles of the Sporting Monte-Carlo.
A choice that first delighted Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, respectively president and vice-president of the Monegasque Red Cross, who made their entrance under the crackling flashes of the photographers. The sovereign’s wife, smiling, is very beautiful in a shiny white dress with a low back. It features magnificent sapphire and diamond earrings by jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels.
The princely couple are accompanied this evening by Camille Gottlieb, head of the Youth section of the Monegasque Red Cross since 2021. The sovereign’s niece, divine in a lilac Zuhair Murad dress, is taking part in the event for the second consecutive year. A new tradition for Camille, close to her uncle Albert?
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On stage, while everyone is settling in, French actress Alice Taglioni and Monegasque presenter Yann-Antony Noghès form a charming duo at the service of a charity gala that has become a must in the Principality. “This gala very clearly contributes to the influence of the Monegasque Red Cross in Monaco and beyond”, explains moreover to Monaco-Morning Frédéric Platini, its general secretary.
The Monegasque branch of the Red Cross, founded in 1948 by Louis II, has the main mission “to assist the most vulnerable people in all impartiality and without discrimination”. This annual meeting organized by Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer salutes the daily work of employees and volunteers, without forgetting to thank the donors that the institution needs to set up its actions in the field.
But the evening also serves – and above all – to raise funds. In the room decorated with large colorful Memphis-style motifs, the traditional tombola punctuates the dinner. One of the most prestigious lots caused the auction to soar: it was a pink gold Chopard watch set with 38 diamonds offered by Princess Charlene.
Some 800 guests in tuxedos and evening dresses enjoy the show in a warm and good-natured atmosphere. Certainly, everyone is impatiently awaiting the arrival on stage of Robbie Williams, ambassador of this edition placed under the sign of generosity and celebration. Close to Albert and Charlene, the British singer feels at home in Monaco!
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He performed for the first time at Sporting in 2014, already for the Gala of the Red Cross. Back on the Rock the following year, he was the star of a concert event on the Place du Palais on the occasion of the 10 years of reign of the sovereign prince.
Robbie Williams performs his greatest hits tonight starting with Angels And rock djand also features tracks from his new album XXVall with infectious energy.
The highlight of the show is the fireworks which will soon light up the entire Monegasque sky. The night is beautiful and the party can continue for a few more hours.
