Red Cross Ball, Monaco: 2005 - 2019, 2021 - 2024


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^^ Haha, Mr. Penguin was funny :)

IMO, everyone looked good, but Charlene should fire her stylist or whatever.

Is there any video of the event?



They all looked great, imo. The plunge on onCW's dress is a narrow slit, and actually does not flop her out. Re her hair. I would imagine she probably has two reasons--one being that she looks more mature and sedate and not fussy in her role. And perhaps she is still swimming and that way can pull her self together easily. But I thought she looked lovely. Also like the purple dress.
 
Odette, you are so right. Dare I say that Princess Grace would not have shown her ahem b---- as much as Charlene has. Maybe I'm old fashioned but gee golly whiz. If Albert wants a girl like his mom keep looking. Grace would not have been caught (unless theres a photo I havent seen) in a dress that was that revealing. Does the girl just love halter tops?
yes you are right, because she have a lot of the halter top in different colour, i wonder what is so atrractive about a princess wanna be exposeing her chest to everyone to get attention like i say a millions times it sent a wrong message to people that are:scream: and it will give her a bad images that is not what people want as their ruler.:nonono:
 
They all looked great, imo. The plunge on onCW's dress is a narrow slit, and actually does not flop her out. Re her hair. I would imagine she probably has two reasons--one being that she looks more mature and sedate and not fussy in her role. And perhaps she is still swimming and that way can pull her self together easily. But I thought she looked lovely. Also like the purple dress.
olga you have to go backto getty image and look at the photo again because the dress almost flop out when she was sitting, altar top are not the best thing on her but since she is audition for a role of a leader wife is about time she drop the teen look for something that will suit for her role for the public to relate too not something unoriginal.:ermm:
 
Everyone is criticizing Charlene - I don't get it - she looked fine. At the Rose Ball, Caroline in her ill-fitting black horror from Chanel DID expose her breasts - not a pretty sight! And Caroline does need to lay off the black hair dye -
Stephanie has the best of the couturiers at her beck and call --- she doesn't have to go slumming to buy her clothes. The poor woman just doesn't have any fashion sense and doesn't seem to care - and to think that she apprenticed at Dior when she was a teen-ager. And Stephanie must be dipping into Caroline's hair dye as her hair looks unnatural along with her leathery skin.
Poor Ivana Trump --- the gossip sheets stated that a week before the Red Cross Ball that she fell off a banquette on Denise Rich's (very wealthy) yacht and seriously hurt herself. Was taken off the yacht on a stretcher. She was supposed to be black-and-blue all over. And then she shows up at the Rose Ball!
Just a sideline --- with all of the reminising, I remember that before a grand party or ball, hair-dressers (like Alexandre) would provide the press with sketches of the the hairdos which royalty and famous stars would wear.
The good old days ...
 
I always believe we all see and hear what we want to see and hear. I for one have seen Charlene's breasts twice in the same week. I do not know who dresses her and if anyone gets paid to see how she looks coming and going but she is not exactly careful with her choices. Obviously everyone can have a "wardrobe malfunction" once in a while and things can get ugly. No one is immuned to it and the worst Caroline has ever done was that black dress in March.
The reason why the comments are too sharp on Charlene is because she is a new comer/royal wannabe and she has to work a little harder, to give an image of someone who can take over where P Grace left off.
 
Sadly I think I agree with this comment. The ball does need some a little tired & needs some fresh faces - particularly amongst the high profile guests. Caroline & Stephanie will always attract interest but inevitably the media will want to focus on younger & newer faces. I guess I'm just disappointed Charlotte didn't show- why do you think she hasn't attended yet?

Does Charlotte have any "official" obligations - it seems that Andrea has AMADE, and Pierre has attended some things (including AMADE) w/Princess Caroline; but, is Charlotte actually obligated to anything? Maybe - if Stephanie doesn't - Charlotte will take over the Rose Ball some day?
 
Caroline's changing couture choices

IMO you hit the nail on the head! I think, however, that Caroline still is far and away the most beautiful and elegant of this three ladies, despite the shapeless dress (great colour though). Strange choice again. Is she losing her dress sense or is is just more difficult when you get older?

Princess Caroline's mode of attire seems to reflect what might be going on in her life. I remember reading an interview that she gave Harper’s Bazaar magazine. She said something along the lines of, "I can't just dress the way I want to, I have to dress for my role. People expect me to dress a certain way." Perhaps she knows something that we don't know -maybe she isn't going to have the role of first lady of Monaco for much longer.

Lately I have noticed a change in her choice of apparel. Her dresses, gowns and accessories are as elegant as always, but reflect a style that is bit more relaxed and personal. This year her red cross ball gown was beautiful and simple. Perhaps she is ready for a change in her life and this is expressed by choosing couture gowns for herself, not her role.
 
I feel sorry for Charlene or anyone who may be presented as Albert's possible wife -- even Caroline and Stephanie cannot measure up to the glamour and elegance Grace left, what more a total outsider? It seems Monaco's next Princess must totally immerse herself in charity work that is global in nature in order to earn her place next to the perfect Grace.

As for fashion choices, the Grimaldi women are Mediterranean and dark, and I think they look better in simpler, cleaner styles in clothes, hair and make-up that allow their exotic beauty to shine through.

Grace however was patrician, and a Hollywood, Oscar-winning actress at that, and her blondeness and perfect posture allowed more imagination and creativity. She was like a blank canvas that designers and hair and make-up artists can totally paint a dream on. Even in later years, when she lost her svelte build and was looking matronly, she did not lose that elegance and was still the star of any ball that she attended.
 
I feel sorry for Charlene or anyone who may be presented as Albert's possible wife -- even Caroline and Stephanie cannot measure up to the glamour and elegance Grace left, what more a total outsider? It seems Monaco's next Princess must totally immerse herself in charity work that is global in nature in order to earn her place next to the perfect Grace.

As for fashion choices, the Grimaldi women are Mediterranean and dark, and I think they look better in simpler, cleaner styles in clothes, hair and make-up that allow their exotic beauty to shine through.

Grace however was patrician, and a Hollywood, Oscar-winning actress at that, and her blondeness and perfect posture allowed more imagination and creativity. She was like a blank canvas that designers and hair and make-up artists can totally paint a dream on. Even in later years, when she lost her svelte build and was looking matronly, she did not lose that elegance and was still the star of any ball that she attended.

I total agree with everything you say!

but I must add , I thought charlene looked fine . Stephanies dress should of been longer .
 
Jewels worn at the ball

Any comments about the jewels (or lack of) worn by Princess Caroline, Princess Stephanie and Charlene Whittstock? Royals attending the balls in Monaco used to wear fabulous jewels. It seems that the Royal ladies are wearing jewelry that is quite simple and understated. Princess Caroline wore earrings that looked as if they were enamel, a simple necklace, and unusual looking bracelets. Stephanie wore several diamond ear studs, a pendant on a velvet ribbon, no rings or earrings. Charlene had simple drop earrings, no bracelets or rings. Other ladies attending the ball wore significant jewels. Why such understated jewelry on Caroline, Stephanie and Charlene?
 
Kind of off-topic, but somewhat related - does anyone know or heard how Caroline and Stephanie seem to be getting along these days? Or is it the same scenario with those two?

I can somewhat relate to them; my oldest brother and I see each other at family functions about 2 times a year, which is enough for us! LOL. I love him, but we don't exactly see eye to eye on a lot of things. We're totally different animals, as I suspect Caroline and Steph are.

Anyway, just wondering.
 
Any comments about the jewels (or lack of) worn by Princess Caroline, Princess Stephanie and Charlene Whittstock? Royals attending the balls in Monaco used to wear fabulous jewels. It seems that the Royal ladies are wearing jewelry that is quite simple and understated. Princess Caroline wore earrings that looked as if they were enamel, a simple necklace, and unusual looking bracelets. Stephanie wore several diamond ear studs, a pendant on a velvet ribbon, no rings or earrings. Charlene had simple drop earrings, no bracelets or rings. Other ladies attending the ball wore significant jewels. Why such understated jewelry on Caroline, Stephanie and Charlene?

Perhaps I have been living in a bubble but are these velvet ribbons still in fashion?? I thought they were out before Global warming was in.........
 
Kind of off-topic, but somewhat related - does anyone know or heard how Caroline and Stephanie seem to be getting along these days? Or is it the same scenario with those two?

I can somewhat relate to them; my oldest brother and I see each other at family functions about 2 times a year, which is enough for us! LOL. I love him, but we don't exactly see eye to eye on a lot of things. We're totally different animals, as I suspect Caroline and Steph are.

Anyway, just wondering.

I do not know Johnnie but they seem to have totally different lifestyles. P Caroline always struck me as a snobish person while Stephanie seems to embrace everyone (not a good thing but this is way, way off topic) I doubt these two will ever be bosom buddies.
 
I wonder why Caroline never wears a chignon in the evening?? This is a look that would go perfectly with her classical features. Instead it's always that same, tired shoulder length cut with bangs that she's had for almost two decades.

I bet she'd look gorgeous with an upsweep at one of these events, she has a lovely neck and shoulders.
 
yipes a short dress steph ?? Thought it was black tie event people, nice dress wrong event for it though. And while I like Charlenes dress not the most acceptable for a rulers escort for the evening IMO to much flesh displayed for the role she is in.
 
^^ you nearly took the words from my mouth. Stephanie's dress seems to be the prettiest, but it wasn't exactly appropriet (just as Caroline's short dress wasn't appropriet at the Rose Ball). And Charlene seems to be trying almost too hard, and she's going over the mark. Her dress in my opinion was a little tacky, too low cut, and with that giant tacky flower emphasising how much she does NOT know what she is doing. I almost want to put my arms around her and hug her.
 
I too am disappointed in the ladies. The men were far better dressed and presented than the ladies. I know someone likened Albert to a penguin, but at least he looked presentable and not a fashion disaster. Ivana's hubby Rossano also looked well.

Perhaps the idea of a "Ball" has changed over the decades, and sartorial rules don't seem binding anymore. Just look at Bill Wyman and his missus. Go back 20 years, and they would have been banned from a ball. Nowadays everything seems allowed.

But there should still be standards on how the "top team" (i.e. the Princely Family) ought to dress and behave at an annual 'keynote' function. I think it's sad when the real reason for the Ball is overshadowed by the sartorial faux pas of the Prince's entourage.
 
I too am disappointed in the ladies. The men were far better dressed and presented than the ladies. I know someone likened Albert to a penguin, but at least he looked presentable and not a fashion disaster. Ivana's hubby Rossano also looked well.

Perhaps the idea of a "Ball" has changed over the decades, and sartorial rules don't seem binding anymore. Just look at Bill Wyman and his missus. Go back 20 years, and they would have been banned from a ball. Nowadays everything seems allowed.

But there should still be standards on how the "top team" (i.e. the Princely Family) ought to dress and behave at an annual 'keynote' function. I think it's sad when the real reason for the Ball is overshadowed by the sartorial faux pas of the Prince's entourage.


I'm afraid the prince plays a part in that? I don't think he looked like a Penguin?;) (besides penguins don't have white backs!:D) Albert looked very nice but he let's himself get overshadowed too often! This event is about the Grimaldi's and the Red Cross and the people who support it when they buy a ticket, who would probably like it if they were included in some of the photos on occasion, but as it stands I think only the family should be showcased - This year it was hard to find one picture that showcased any of them individually. I would have liked to see more of all of the family, on both sides? If they were in attendance? It was hard to tell? I thought the women all looked pretty nice, Stephanie should have worn a long dress for this event, but it was a pretty dress and it looked nice on her, and Caroline looked very elegant like she always does. Charlene's dress was not my taste, but minus her not being a little more conservative with exposing as much flesh as possible, as Albert's companion? She looked fine, but she is not part of the family? Charlene as far as I can tell, is still just a guest there? It just seems the event doesn't get the right exposure for the rights reasons! Who decides which agencies will cover the event and how it well be covered? This is a private event, yes? I just think it is the Grimaldi's that are hosting here, no one else? So if it appears that someone else is always the focus of attention or the guest of honor here, I think Albert has some say about that --so regarding his entourage:whistling:? Let's hope next year the ball returns to the premier event is use to be in the past! Maybe even better!:flowers:
 
Why does Elisabeth look so asian? I thought she was Caucasian
 
Why does Elisabeth look so asian? I thought she was Caucasian


Hahaha! Let's just say I'm glad that Caroline and Stephanie seem to have inherited their mother's dislike for plastic surgery.

I forgot which book that is, but I've read that Princess Antoinette has undergone numerous facelifts. And true enough, her face looks unnaturally smooth and youthful given her age. Elisabeth's face is so overtaut, what a huge contrast between her face and her neck.
 
How old is Elisabeth??! I thought she was too young for something so drastic as plastic surgery?
 
I think she was born around 1944-1945...that would make her 64 or 63 years old.
 
As far as i'm concerned all the ladies wore beautiful dresses. Surely, Stephanie's dress, though nice, wasn't at all suitable for the occasion. Caroline's, on the other hand, was much more beautiful than the terrible one she wore at the Rose Ball, in March. Charlene was also dressed upfor the occasion. However, i don' t understand why did Charlene appear in the first row instead of Ps. Caroline and Stephanie. After all, Charlene isn't a Grimaldi ( for as much as she may be considered a girlfriend (?) or a fiancée (?) of P. Albert, she's is indeed nobody, and until she marries "de facto " Albert, the only real LADIES of the principality as Caroline and Stephanie and are the ones who have the right to appear in the first row. :ermm:
 
As far as i'm concerned all the ladies wore beautiful dresses. Surely, Stephanie's dress, though nice, wasn't at all suitable for the occasion. Caroline's, on the other hand, was much more beautiful than the terrible one she wore at the Rose Ball, in March. Charlene was also dressed upfor the occasion. However, i don' t understand why did Charlene appear in the first row instead of Ps. Caroline and Stephanie. After all, Charlene isn't a Grimaldi ( for as much as she may be considered a girlfriend (?) or a fiancée (?) of P. Albert, she's is indeed nobody, and until she marries "de facto " Albert, the only real LADIES of the principality as Caroline and Stephanie and are the ones who have the right to appear in the first row. :ermm:
she is in the first fow because they are trying so hard to promote her, but they are going to need a lot of help with that, if they want to promote her in a good way they will give her a charity to work on not some stage wanna princess, maybe caro must be upset but it all albert doing he does not know how to sperate personal lives from offical works.:ermm:
 
Unfortunately, I think that Alberto has the "Oedipus complex". He has tried to find a woman who resembles his mother. I hope he is really in love, because if he isn´t in love of Charlene they have a big problem. Charlene has a great responsibility to try to become the closest thing to Princess Grace. However, we all know that Grace was unique, and no one may not even become a bit like her. All the best to Charlene (poor woman...)
 
Unfortunately, I think that Alberto has the "Oedipus complex". He has tried to find a woman who resembles his mother. I hope he is really in love, because if he isn´t in love of Charlene they have a big problem. Charlene has a great responsibility to try to become the closest thing to Princess Grace. However, we all know that Grace was unique, and no one may not even become a bit like her. All the best to Charlene (poor woman...)
What was unique about Grace?
 
What was unique about Grace?
everything about grace was unique,her look, her dress,her flims,her works for charity,her charisma should i go,grace help monaco in a good way, she have put it on a map and invited a lot of her peers to travel to manaco and see the beauty of it all.do more research to find out more about grace, then maybe you know their is only one grace people still love and remember forever if she was not unique nobody will cares or names a lot of thing like streets,theathers,etc after her.:ermm:
 
I've just seen the pictures of the ball....Charlene looks amazing!
So nice to see the family together again. Princess Caroline and Princess Stephanie look great:flowers:!
Although this topic is not about Princess Grace I have to agree with amad1108 Princess Grace was unique. She was royal even before she became Royalty. That is not something that can't be said about every Royal.....(I will not name names, don't want to step on anyones toes):)
 
Thank you for all of the pictures of Monaco Red Cross Ball that everyone posted! Princesses Caroline and Stephanie and Charlene looked so beautiful!;) I am wondering if anyone have a video of the Red Cross Ball? Someone posted a video on this thread but the video won't open on my computer. However, I have Windows Media player. Hope someone would tell me where I can find the video of the Red Cross Ball. Thanks in advance.:)
 
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