Overview

• Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II presided over the 76th Monaco Red Cross Ball at Monte-Carlo’s Salle des Étoiles on July 12, drawing high-profile attendees to support the annual charity gala.
• Charlene’s ice-blue Elie Saab gown from the pre-fall 2025 Orient Express–inspired collection featured a plunging V-neckline, pleated detailing and flowing cape-effect panels.
• The look, completed by a statement Graff Diamonds necklace, was Charlene’s third blue-toned ensemble in two months, underscoring her current ‘blue era’ in royal style.
• The evening’s fundraising efforts included a gourmet dinner show, a charity auction and a headline performance by music icon Billy Idol.
• As vice-president of the Monegasque Red Cross since 2007, Charlene used her fashion profile to amplify the event’s mission of supporting local social programs and international relief.