After inaugurating the Christmas market on December 6, 2024 with her twins Jacques and Gabriella (9 years old), Princess Charlene went to the 19th edition of the Christmas Ball organized on the theme of Paris, on December 7, 2024 at the 'Hotel de Paris Monte Carlo. Sublime in a long draped green dress, the princess wore a gold and diamond choker as well as golden makeup and a glossy mouth. A party that kicks off the Christmas festivities on the Rock. Invited to the Empire Room, guests included Princess Camilla of Bourbon of the Two Sicilies, Donatella Campioni, Lady Monika del Campo Bacardi of Bayfield Hall, Arne and Annette Fredly, Inna Maier, Ekaterini Lanara, Elena Lukovnikova, Emanuela Nardini, Gregory Stassinopoulos and Katherina Stassinopoulos, all residents of Monaco.
An auction organized by Sotheby's raised funds for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation: “the Foundation aims to save lives by fighting against drowning and promoting the education of children through the values of sport. During this event, Sandrine Knoell, the founder of the event, will be joined by some members of the brilliant International Action Committee who will come to support the event.”, indicates an official press release. As a reminder, the 2023 edition made it possible to raise 150,000 euros for the benefit of the Princess Charlene Foundation.
Prince Albert is in Paris for the reopening of Notre-Dame
For his part, Prince Albert came to Paris for the reopening of Notre-Dame organized on December 7, 2024. Completely renovated following the fire of 2019, the cathedral has welcomed numerous heads of state or personalities from around the world such as Donald Trump, Elon Musk and even Prince William.
“Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris. Saturday December 7, HSH Prince Albert II participated in the reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame de Paris, a universal symbol of faith and resilience, in the presence of more than 40 heads of state. The cathedral, seriously damaged by the fire of 2019, has regained its splendor thanks to the efforts of craftsmen, architects and volunteers, as well as the exemplary courage of the firefighters who saved the building during the tragedy“, we can read in the caption of photos shared on the official Instagram account of the princely palace of Monaco. The Sovereign Prince expressed “his admiration for the work accomplished and his attachment to the preservation of world heritage treasures, precious witnesses of our culture and our common identity“.
Related News :