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

[Opal]

i don't know why charlene is receiving a lot of animosity because of her broad shoulders -- celebrate the fact that this is a strong girl, athletic and well-structured. i think she looks great. and should she end up being princess, she would so stand out with that physique.
stephanie is also broad shouldered, isn't she?

I agree. It makes Charlene look very statuesque because of them. I think she looks great and I like her hair. She seems more confident in these photos.
I love Stefanie's dress! But Caroline, oh dear! I don't like anything about her dress! I really tried to find something positive to say... but... nope... sorry. She should've worn something more sleek and glamorous to go with her new "chic" hairstyle.
Whatsup with Karl Lagerfield's gold gloves. Is he trying to be like Michael Jackson or something?
I hadn't seen Pierre's gf before - she's cute... and he looks like he's having a great time.

 

[Irish ladybug]

To tbhrc. Thanks for the pics . They are great. Happy belated birthday. Charlene looks very elegant her hair is lovely as is her dress. Yes she has broad shoulders. But most swimmers do, dont they? Whats with Carolines dress. Glad to see Stephanie out and about.

 

[marakimou]

Wow, PA looks very handsome in his white tux. The ladies look nice enough, no one dress is amazing, but what stands out is Stephanie's skin. She should have been wearing sunblock all these years. She looks much older than she is.

 

[Suonymona]

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=257987&d=1154737930

It looks like Albert and Charlene are holding hands across the table.

I can see both of Charlene's hands and Albert's arms. Its almost like they took pains to not be snapped too close or looking at each other lest another tabloid wax poetic upon it.

Ann

 

[pinklady1991]

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I can see both of Charlene's hands and Albert's arms. Its almost like they took pains to not be snapped too close or looking at each other lest another tabloid wax poetic upon it.

Ann

He does seem quite focused on what she is saying. Maybe it's just the noise from the room? I don't like her dress, however. It's just not my taste and I think Caroline was misled as well. She seems a little calmer than she has in the past at more formal events...

I guess I always expected someone with more natural grace -- like Albert's mother or Jackie Kennedy.

 

[ceci]

I know I'm the minority but I like Caroline's dress. She can make any Chanel dress look good.

I agree. She is so elegant that she can wear whatever she wants and looks great.

 

[BurberryBrit]

I guess I always expected someone with more natural grace -- like Albert's mother or Jackie Kennedy.

That woman is still out there, I believe. I havent lost hope yet.

 

[Lady Jennifer]

Lets stay on topic of the Red Cross Ball.

Thank you.

Lady Jennifer
Monaco Forum Moderator

 

[Lourdes]

Steph really likes that bag cute.

What is the deal with the Betty Boop bag Stephanie has? I think she has to always include something funky.

 

[Lourdes]

I am sorry but I love the Monaco RF but................................Stephanie looks like crispy bacon, in the picture seated in fron of Karl Lagerfeld, her sunc damaged wrinkles come out. I just think that with her status, she needs to take better care of herself. Princess Carolines, hair, don't like it and it makes her look like a grandmother. Charlene......not princess material. I don't know, she doesn't have that princess sparkle and regality. I don't know about things........

 

[christinacg]

I love the pictures of Pierre and Melanie dancing!

 

[Beate]

Melanie is a very pretty girl and enjoyed the pic too. Her mom looked nice as well. Hope we see more of her.
As for Caroline, I can't say I like her dress very much and I prefer her with longer hair. But I guess she needed a change. Stephanie's dress is nice, I love the colour on her but it's a bit too tight.She looks like she is falling out of it in one pic.Charlene looks nice. The dress matches her beautiful eyes.

 

[Lady Jennifer]

I love the pictures of Pierre and Melanie dancing!

That is a good picture. They really look like they are having a lot of fun at the Ball.

 

[lynda]

Well the Red Cross Ball is over and everybody has gone home and put away their gowns and tuxedos. I thought everybody looked very elegant. However, IMO something was missing. The glitter and glamour of the prior balls no longer seems to exist, but I guess the real importance is the proceeds to help the underprivileged. How much were the tickets this year? Last year I read an article and the tickets sold for $1000 per person.

No announcement of an engagement at the ball between PA and CW thus far, what’s next, more speculation???? I guess we will have to wait and see what happens at the next event…The Jazz Festival.

 

[iceflower]

Here are some more pics from Profimedia with a wonderful Steph laughing and an interesting view on the building:

(profimedia)

 

[Romy]

What a nice evening! It's so good to see the whole family (even if some were still missing ) and Charlene really is treated as part of the family. Thanks for all the pictures!

 

[iceflower]

The two brilliant looking sisters:
(By the way we know that Caroline wore Chanel and what about Steph?)

(polfoto)

 

[monaco70s]

Thanks a lot to everyone for the pictures Tbhrc Happy B-day btw

It's really sad that Charlotte and Andrea didn't attend the Red Cross, as like a lot of us said back then in March during the Rose Ball, that it would have been great seeing all of the family together with Stephanie at the Red Cross.

Both Caroline and Stephanie looked stunning, and I think Caroline's dress was awesome except maybe for the white stuff on her neck, but it's great to see her wearing white. Her new haircut makes her look stunning and reminds me of the pics we got from her around 1998-1999.

Stephanie was the "Lady in Red", she looks stunning!

It's great to see Princess Antoniette attending the Ball with her family and also seeing Pierre dancing with Melanie.

 

[PrincessDianafan]

Stephanie has not aged well at all. No offense to Stephanie fans, but she looks terrible, especially if you compare her to Caroline.

So I guess there was no engagement announcement at the ball.

 

[tbhrc]

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I really like the pics of Albert and Charlene holding hands....

 

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[natti]

Thanks for posting all these pictures!!!

I am wondering, whether there was wild dancing? From the last ball, there were all these pictures of the dancing floor, but this time...?

By the way, I like Caroline's dress very much. It is absolutely unique, it doesn't show too much, it suits her body and style exetremely well. I don't think, many women could look good in it!

I'm also a bit contradictory on Stephanie's dress. I think, there's too much cleavage showing - in some of the pictures, I feel like "outch" when seeing how the dress cuts into the flesh...and she certainly doesn't look too happy...

As for Charlene - I think, it is amazing how well she is integrated into the family - it says a lot about them! Obviously, they don't want to make things difficult for her, and obviously, they think her suited well enough. She's seated across P.A. and Stephanie, right next to Lagerfeld (who's certainly not someone "easy" to talk to), next to E.A. - and she seems to enjoy herself, and so do the others around her - at least, I read this into the pictures . I think, that is something very remarkable - getting acquainted with family and friends is not the easiest thing to accomplish...

Natti

 

[marilla]

Galleries and text in Bunte:

http://www.bunte.t-online.de/c/86/78/48/8678480.html

 

[Lakshmi]

Very nice picks. My impressions:
Steph's dress is very good, style and color, like hairdo. Charlene's dress isquite nice and her hair looks perfect,good make-up. Caroline dress is weird, not crazy about that but hair is perfect. Malanie is sweet, great picks her dancing with Pierre. Antoniette is a very elegant lady.
And I was also missing Charlotte.

 

[TamaraKhan]

That's bad Charlotte wasn't there ,Caroline and Stephanie were great,but Charlotte would have added more punch and dazzling in that event.

 

[BurberryBrit]

Stephanie has not aged well at all. No offense to Stephanie fans, but she looks terrible, especially if you compare her to Caroline.

So I guess there was no engagement announcement at the ball.

I agree with you. Her body is great! But from the neck up. She can afford any laser, cream, etc. Why not use it? She is too wrinkled for her young age.

 

[Ariel]

It is strange that Charlotte wasnt there, specially because she was in Monaco for her birthday. So she left the next day. As for Andrea and Tati, they at least werent in Monaco and probably were vacationing far away. As for Stephanie's looks, i think she is suffering from too much sun exposure.