Princess Charlene’s daughter Gabriella makes first appearance of 2026 – in ruby red party dress
Princess Gabriella made her first appearance of 2026 as she featured in a photo to mark the New Year which was posted by the Monegasque royal Instagram account on 2 January. Joining her parents, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco, and twin brother, Prince Jacques, the 11-year-old princess looked so sweet in ruby red. The royal opted for a vibrant party dress featuring a bow around the neck and a floaty skirt. It was paired with the ultimate party essential for any little girl – a pair of silver ballet pumps. The vivid hue of Gabriella’s look, which was perfectly playful for an 11-year-old, contrasted the quiet elegance of Princess Charlene’s white Elie Saab jumpsuit. While Constance Richardson, a fashion stylist and colour expert, previously told us that red “signals confidence and intention” and is “a colour worn when a royal wants to stand out and project strength”, it seems that Gabriella is wearing this shade to beckon in the New Year, as red is one of the national colours of Monaco and so …

