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Princess Charlene looked elegant as she and her husband, Prince Albert II, made their entrance Friday at the Monaco Red Cross Ball
Charlene, 40, wore an evening gown Versace silver, which she accessorized with glamorous jewels from Repossi
Meanwhile, Albert, 60, wore a broken white tuxedo jacket, which he paired with black pants and a bow tie red.
Speaking with PEOPLE before the 70th birthday of Albert, who is the patron of the event, called it the culmination of the Principality's summer calendar .
"The Gala of the Red Cross is unique," he said. "There is a great history out there.It is the highlight of the summer in terms of social events and charity."
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II
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Prince Albert reflects on the influence of Princess Grace on the most glamorous night of Monaco [19659002] Albert speaks of the story of the event, explaining that even though the annual ball started under his father, Prince Rainier, he really took off under his mother, Princess Grace: "Few time after their marriage, in 58, mum took it back and then, it became something else. "
Her personal style, Grace has transformed the bash – infusing it with celebrities, fashion designers and high profile artists.
"I remember we were going to see Mom and Dad getting ready when we were kids" Prince recalled. "It was always something to see, I did not attend until the age of 16. But I have not missed it for a long time." [19659014] Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene “/>
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene
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Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene
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The event, which is widely known for its legendary parade of designer dresses, also a signature opening: a dance between Albert and his wife, with whom he shares 3-year-old twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella.
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Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene
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Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II with their children Jacques and Gabriella
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Charlene recently returned from a 10-day visit to South Africa to attend the 100th anniversary celebration of the birth of Nelson Mandela, where she met with former President Obama. stadium ceremony, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
"She made a great trip, I know it," Albert told people. "I know that she was delighted to be part of the event, that she enjoyed it." She also worked for her foundation, and she also wanted to see Desmond Tutu. He is a great man and he loves him a lot. "
However, Albert confessed that" she did not give me much detail because she came back early yesterday morning and that she went straight home to see the children.
