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Christina Aguilera, Eva Herzigová and Princess Charlene lead a glamorous guest list at royal gala

Christina Aguilera, Eva Herzigová and Princess Charlene lead a glamorous guest list at royal gala

Published by Daniella Wilson

Christina Aguilera led a seriously glamorous line-up as stars descended on Monaco for the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s 20th anniversary gala on Friday night. The 45-year-old singer commanded attention in a plunging black gown as she joined supermodel Eva Herzigová, 53, and Italian screen icon Monica Bellucci, 61, on the green carpet. Richard Gere and Isabelle Huppert were also among the famous faces joining Prince Albert and Princess Charlene at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo. Around 250 guests attended the milestone evening, which celebrated two decades of the Foundation’s environmental work, with Christina also taking to the stage to perform. © Getty Images Christina Aguilera Christina wore a dramatic floor-length black gown featuring a daring plunging neckline, thigh-high split and an oversized crystal-encrusted embellishment at the neck. The ‘Beautiful’ singer teamed the glamorous look with pointed black heels and sparkling jewellery, while wearing her platinum blonde hair swept up at the crown before falling in voluminous curls over one shoulder. She completed the look with fluttery lashes, rosy cheeks and a glossy nude lip. Christina …

Princess Gabriella, 11, displays close twin bond as she leans on Prince Jacques during milestone outing

Princess Gabriella, 11, displays close twin bond as she leans on Prince Jacques during milestone outing

Published by Daniella Wilson

Princess Charlene‘s twin children, 11, made a rare appearance on Saturday as the family visited Les Baux-de-Provence in France. While Prince Jacques was largely the one in the spotlight, since he was presented with the keys to the town, he was supported by his sister, Princess Gabriella. He looked smart in cream chinos and a blue suit jacket that matched his father Prince Albert, while Gabriella was the ultimate cool girl in her ethereal white sundress, Ray-Ban sunglasses and beige Frankie4 sandals. The pair put their close bond on display, with Jacques offering a steadying arm to help Gabriella navigate the cobblestone streets in her £177 footwear. In another photo, the royals watched an eagle display, and Gabriella seemed to reach towards her brother for comfort. The quiet interactions didn’t go unnoticed by fans, who commented: “They look so sweet, brother and sister. Siblings and friends,” and: “Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella are two very beautiful and well-behaved children.”  Princess Charlene also put her parenting duties on display. Although she was on official business, Charlene …

Meet the youngest male heirs born to rule thrones around the world

Meet the youngest male heirs born to rule thrones around the world

Published by Daniella Wilson

While drinking, driving and voting come with age restrictions, there is no such requirement to become an heir apparent to a throne. Some royal offspring wait years to move up the line of succession, while others are born into the position or find themselves there before even hitting puberty. For Prince Jacques of Monaco, Prince Charles of Luxembourg and Bhutan’s Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, the path to the throne began in childhood. Meet the youngest male heirs destined to one day rule. Prince Jacques of Monaco © Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty ImagesPrince Jacques with his father Prince Albert of Monaco in 2024 It is Prince Albert’s fourth child, his son Prince Jacques, who is the heir to the Monegasque throne. Although his twin, Princess Gabriella, was born two minutes before him, Jacques is ahead of his sister in the line of succession because Monaco follows male-preference cognatic primogeniture, which gives male heirs precedence. Their older half-siblings, Jazmin Grace Grimaldi and Alexandre Grimaldi-Coste, are not in the line of succession because they were born …

Princess Charlene’s palace home looks so different in tribute to family heartbreak

Princess Charlene’s palace home looks so different in tribute to family heartbreak

Published by Daniella Wilson

Princess Charlene’s Monaco home looked dramatically different over the weekend as the Prince’s Palace was illuminated in brilliant blue to mark World Drowning Prevention Day. The official Instagram account of the Prince’s Palace of Monaco shared a series of striking nighttime photographs showing the royal residence glowing against the dark sky, with the caption: “Illumination of the Prince’s Palace in blue on the occasion of World Drowning Prevention Day.” The dramatic display transformed the centuries-old palace, with its stone towers and grand façade bathed in vivid blue light while members of the Carabiniers du Prince stood guard outside. The annual tribute comes after Princess Charlene revealed why the campaign against drowning has become one of the defining causes of her royal life. The heartbreaking loss behind Charlene’s mission Although the former Olympic swimmer founded the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation in 2012 to prevent drownings and promote children’s education through sport, she only recently disclosed the deeply personal reason behind her commitment. In a candid interview with Ouest-France, Charlene shared that, as a child, she lost her …

Princess Charlene stuns at glamorous Monaco gala alongside Grace Kelly’s granddaughter

Princess Charlene stuns at glamorous Monaco gala alongside Grace Kelly’s granddaughter

Published by Daniella Wilson

Princess Charlene delivered one of her most glamorous looks of the year as she joined Prince Albert and Grace Kelly’s granddaughter Camille Gottlieb at the 77th Monaco Red Cross Gala on Saturday July 18, 2026. The 48-year-old royal looked statuesque in a shimmering champagne-toned gown featuring an elegant halter neckline, a scarf-like collar and softly draped fabric that gathered across the bodice before falling to the floor. Charlene completed her look with sparkling statement earrings and a glittering gold clutch, while her blonde hair was styled in polished, old Hollywood-inspired waves. © Corbis via Getty ImagesThe royal trio posed together at the Ball Camille complemented her aunt in a lustrous ivory gown with a structured bodice, an asymmetrical draped neckline and a thigh-high split. The 28-year-old – who celebrated her birthday just three days before the gala – added a diamond necklace and coordinating earrings, carrying a simple white clutch and finishing the monochrome ensemble with pointed white heels. © Getty ImagesCamille Gottlieb looks just like her late grandmother Grace Kelly Prince Albert, 68, coordinated …

What happened to the iconic Hitchcock Blondes

What happened to the iconic Hitchcock Blondes

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Tippi was a Hitchcock Blonde twice, appearing in The Birds and Marnie, which were released in 1963 and 1964, respectively. While Tippi played damsel in distress Melanie Daniels in The Birds, she had a more complex character in Marnie, playing Marnie Edgar, opposite the late Sean Connery. Despite enjoying her work on Marnie, Tippi endured a difficult working relationship with Alfred Hitchcock, explaining in 1973: “He was too possessive and too demanding. I cannot be possessed by anyone. But, then, that’s my own hangup.” Her co-star, Diane Baker later recalled that the director would prevent her from seeing anyone else while on set. Following an explosive argument, the director stopped her from acting for two years, keeping her under contract without giving her any roles. She made her return in 1967’s A Countess from Hong Kong, which was Charlie Chaplin’s final film, and she also made appearances in Satan’s Harvest, Roar, Dream On and The Ghost and the Whale, which was her final film appearance. Tippi, now aged 96, is also known for her animal …

Princess Charlene wows in casual ensemble at charity race in Monaco

Princess Charlene wows in casual ensemble at charity race in Monaco

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Princess Charlene cut a casual figure as she attended the Together Crossing for the Pelagos race in Monaco. The 48-year-old opted for a laid-back look for the event, sporting a navy polo shirt along with white trousers. Styling her blonde locks into a sleek updo, Charlene completed her ensemble with white trainers and a pair of sunglasses. She attended the event with her husband, Prince Albert, 68, who wore a white polo shirt and beige trousers. The Together Crossing for the Pelagos is a 225-kilometer water bike relay race across the Mediterranean Sea. The event promotes drowning prevention and marine conservation. The race, co-organised by the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, requires elite athletes to pedal specialized water bikes in an uninterrupted relay. © Frederic Nebinger / Palais PrincierThe Together Crossing for the Pelagos promotes drowning prevention and marine conservation Teams departed the Tuscan port city of Viareggio and arrived on the sands of Larvotto Beach in Monaco where they were greeted by Charlene and Albert. The …

Grace Kelly’s lookalike granddaughter, 27, packs on the PDA during sun-drenched beach vacation

Grace Kelly’s lookalike granddaughter, 27, packs on the PDA during sun-drenched beach vacation

Published by Daniella Wilson

Camille Gottlieb, the granddaughter of the iconic Hollywood actress-turned-Monaco royal Grace Kelly, has been channeling her late grandmother, sharing a series of stylish snaps from a recent vacation to the island of Mauritius. Camille, 27, was pictured in a variety of snaps lounging on golden sands in a leopard-print two-piece bikini – but it was the PDA with a mystery man that got her family and friends commenting. “Sunshine, friends, turquoise water, our favourite island on earth, and lots of love,” she captioned the carousel of pictures that featured several of her kissing the unidentified man. © Camille GoetliebCamille kisses her mystery man on vacation in Mauritius “Best couple,” Camille’s younger half-brother Maxime commented, while friends showered her in love with heart emojis. However, it appears to be the same man she unveiled in October 2023, sharing at the time that they had been dating for a year. “365 days of love. Happy us,” she captioned the picture in 2023, confirming the romance.  © Camille GoetliebCamille lies on the beach He did not appear in …

Princess Charlene shares rare picture with lookalike twins, 11, in cutest matching outfits – see photo

Princess Charlene shares rare picture with lookalike twins, 11, in cutest matching outfits – see photo

Published by Daniella Wilson

Princess Charlene of Monaco has shared a rare photograph with her twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, to celebrate Mother’s Day in France.  Taking to Instagram, the royal, who is married to Prince Albert, had her arms around her children, making for a stunning family portrait.  Mother’s Day in France and Sweden is typically celebrated on the last Sunday of May. In France and Monaco, the day may be held on the first Sunday of June if the last Sunday of May falls on Pentecost. The former Olympic swimmer and her children were all wearing white, and with their glowing blonde hair, it was easy to see the family resemblance.  Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Princess Charlene’s message to her twins Gabriella even had her ears pierced, wearing subtle gold hoops for a pop of sparkle.  “Wishing all moms a Happy Mother’s Day,” an Instagram post by the Palace of Monaco’s official Instagram account read.  Growing up! Princess Charlene shared a similar picture for her twins’ 11th birthday last December, though she didn’t feature in …

Prince Albert and rarely-seen son Alexandre Grimaldi, 22, attend tennis tournament separately

Prince Albert and rarely-seen son Alexandre Grimaldi, 22, attend tennis tournament separately

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On 11 April, at the prestigious Monte Carlo tennis tournament, an unprecedented and, to say the least, somewhat strange situation unfolded. It wasn’t unusual to see Prince Albert at the Country Club enjoying one of the matches played on clay, but it was truly surprising that his son, Alexandre Grimaldi, was also there. They weren’t seen together at any point, so it’s understood that they arrived separately, and it’s also unknown whether they had any contact while at the venue. Prince Albert attends Monte Carlo tennis tournament © Getty ImagesMelanie-Antoinette de Massy and Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the semifinal of Valentin Vacherot of Monaco against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain on day 7 of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters 2026 The only thing known for certain is that the Monegasque sovereign, 68, watched the semifinals of this Masters 1000 from the VIP box, accompanied as usual by his cousin Mélanie-Antoinette de Massy, 41, who is also president of the Principality’s tennis federation and the head of the organization of an event that brings together the …