Princess Stéphanie of Monaco posed on the runway of the Fontvieille big top, among the clowns, acrobats, magicians and other artists who will present their most beautiful acts in the days to come. Surrounded by Monsieur Loyal, Princess Stéphanie is ready to kick off this 47e Festival international du cirque de Monte-Carlo.
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Princess Stéphanie poses with Petit Gougou and the artists of 47e Monte-Carlo International Cirque Festival
This January 15, 2024, Princess Stéphanie of Monaco, 59, posed among the artists for the traditional family photo, taken each year before the launch of the famous Monte-Carlo circus festival. Prince Rainier III founded this festival in 1974 and passed on his circus passion to his youngest daughter. This year, the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival will present its 47th edition. At the same time, the 12th edition of the parallel New Generation festival will take place.
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Princess Stéphanie was accompanied by the unmissable star of the circus festival, Petit Gougou. Real name Alain André, he is the Ringmaster of the Festival. Stéphanie and Petit Gougou were surrounded, among others, by the clown Pastelito, the horses of Turkmenistan, the Madascar troupe and the Flying Caballero, in the official family photo taken in the center of the Fontvieille marquee ring. “This edition promises to be historic, with performances that will push the limits of what is possible! Several records should be broken during this exceptional program”promise the organizers.
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In addition to being a show, this festival is also a competition. From January 17 to 19, all the selected acts will be presented and the jury will deliver its verdict on January 21 during the big gala evening. The winning acts will be presented from January 22 to 26, with several performances scheduled on certain days. Princess Stéphanie usually attends the majority of performances, accompanied in turn by several members of her family.
“The 2025 Festival will be one of all records! »announce the organizers, without specifying what surprises will be reserved for the public. Princess Stéphanie is the president of the festival but her function is far from symbolic. She is considered the “worker’s anchor” of this organization. Princess Stéphanie is also honorary president of the World Circus Federation.
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