On the evening of 18 September 2026, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlène attended the gala celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, held at the Salle Garnier of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo. Alongside guests of honour Monica Bellucci and Richard Gere, numerous prominent figures attended the anniversary gala.
Since its establishment in 2006 at the initiative of Prince Albert II, the Foundation has worked around the world to preserve ecosystems and advance planetary health. For the occasion, the Princess wore a black embellished maxi dress with beaded detailing by Jenny Packham.
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlène Attend Gala (VIDEO)
Jenny Packham Livia beaded embellished maxi dress
Stunning! This woman was made to wear gowns. Her style is so modern and sophisticated, I’m not sure that any other royals come close to her black tie style IMO.
ReplyDeleteagree! when it comes floor length evening gowns, Charlene is on another level altogether. She understands so well how to dress her unique figure to emphasise its goddess features. Lyra
DeleteI prefer the black tie style of most of the other royal ladies over Charlene, but this dress is really beautiful and she looks really good. Goddess?, a step too far to call any human. Just a woman who trained hard when younger and has changed herself to unrecognisable since.
DeleteI disagree. Swedens Victoria, Denmarks Mary, Spains Letizia, GBs Catherine - they all look stunning in gowns!
DeleteWithin the Monaco-family, Charlene does not look better than Caroline, Charlotte and Beatrice. I would even say Charlene cannot compete with Caroline/Charlotte/Beatrice, since the three of them are natural beauties.
Ha, somehow even a compliment with an “in my opinion” qualifier still results in getting told I’m wrong
DeleteNo one has said you are wrong. They’ve written their opinions too.
DeleteI agree, Anon 21:38…it does seem that even having your very own personal opinion on this site (which everyone has a right to have) will ruffle the feathers of someone! I think Charlene looks absolutely stunning, very beautiful and poised. She certainly can and does look as good and many times better than the other Monegasque ladies. Caroline and Charlotte have had their share of disaster fashions and even Beatrice has had a few duds. And ALL the ladies are beautiful whether or not they have had any ‘enhancements’. Of course not everyone will agree with my opinion and that’s perfectly fine! Cheers!
DeleteYou don’t like Charlene, do you, Coralie?
DeleteHi 19/9/26 10:25 I don't consider Charlene or anyone a goddess. What I call Charlene's "goddess features" are just her height and her proportions. In western culture, taller women are more likely to be associated with a goddess-like appearance than those of average or petite stature; and Charlene's evening gowns often evoke this association, through expression of shoulder width, and smoothed vertical lines from bust to floor.
DeleteCharlene creates a different impression if she chooses gowns which don't accentuate her height (e.g. a less narrow silhouette), or which make her proportions look more standard.
BTW I don’t see a ”goddess” silhouette as the pinnacle of evening wear style; it just happens to be a look which is relatively easy for a woman with a body type like Charlene’s to achieve. I’m not surprised that Charlene leans into this look – for her, it is consistently flattering, and gives her evening wear choices a distinctive personal flavour. Lyra
Love this dress on her, just enough glam, fit perfect, her tiny clutch is a good accessory. I like her hair nice and soft, not harshly pulled back. They make a lovely couple. The prince looks good in this suit.
ReplyDeleteNow that is pretty!! No fuss, no edge, no try-hard. Just old-school elegance.
ReplyDeleteI´m not usually a big fan of lipstick, but here a red lip had been the cherry on the cake, but Charlene looks stunning all the same.
Vanessa
A perfect winner..simple with a sparkle
ReplyDeleteDazzling in every sense of the word.
DeleteMary 2
Stunning Princess Charlene! MR
ReplyDeleteYes, great look, elegant Charlène. Very good hairstyle.
DeleteAbsolutely perfect elegance and glamour. Lovely.
DeleteI love charletta.
ReplyDeleteStunningly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWouah, quel contraste ; Charlène passe du très fade à cette
ReplyDeleterobe noire à perles qui est sublime sans oublier la coiffure !
Very beautiful. Lovely hair and make-up. Would have liked a better picture of Richard Gere and Monica Bellucci.
ReplyDeleteThis beaded embellished black gown is so beautiful, fits like a glove, I like the style and design. The embellished/beaded top half looks perfect, just enough not overdone. I haven't like much of the JP gowns of late but this one is a total win. Her diamond earrings are beautiful, considering the busy embellished beaded top these earrings are a good choice. Her small black clutch is a stunner. Love her hair and makeup, she looked so elegant.
ReplyDeleteFabuleuse tenue, une jolie touche d originalité sur les épaules, un maquillage doux et parfait, dommage de ne pas voir ses bo. Charlène est superbe
ReplyDeleteWow…Princess Charlene looking so Beautiful and Stunning.
ReplyDeleteHer Slim and Tall physique and Gown = GORGEOUS🌹
What a Beauty!!
ReplyDeleteAgree..she keeps getting lovelier.
DeleteIt can’t go wrong with Jenny Packman dress: PC is really beatiful ❤️
ReplyDeleteCharlene ... more and more beautiful, every day...every time
ReplyDeleteHer styles are sooooooooooo perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And she is sooooooo lovely with Albert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Albert can be very very proud of THIS beautiful PRINCESS of MONACO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nobody can go wrong with Jenny Packham. I remember the red Jenny Packham Queen Mathilde wore in 2025 for the finals of the Queen Elisabeth music competition. I would like her to wear that JP dress again. Although it is said that P Charlene never wears a dress more than once, I think this is the 2nd time she wears this black JP dress. It would be a sinn not to wear such a beauty more than once.
ReplyDeleteShe is really unique. - But I think this fabulous gown could be breathtaking on any woman, small and tall, thin and not so thin, if properly fitted. - The only thing almost only Charlene can pull of is the closed neck, because her neck is especially slim and long - and because she lets it be seen (hair away from face and neck).
ReplyDeleteThe dress is gorgeous especially the beautiful beading on the top. Charlene looks great!!
ReplyDeleteShe looks amazing! This is the best tailoring I can remember for Prince Albert. Dlh
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