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


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C4A said:
Agree. Will also love to see some pics of the couple dancing. After their marriage there used to be videos as well, but it seems these are no longer released. It does seem like the RC Ball is not the glamour event it used to be. Such a pity. But it is wonderful to see the couple happy and relaxed together.
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It still looks like a glamorous event but I know what you mean, it's a bit toned down to what it was. I think it will get more interesting again when the twins are old enough to go.
 
It's a pity that it is so toned down this year. I guess most family members are on holiday somewhere else and didn't feel the responsibility to attend (like in former years). If I am right the ball is also there for collecting donations for the Red Cross, attracting rich people who possibly donate. But, they might also attend for the glamour of the Monaco family and if they don't show up in abundance they might keep away in the future?
 
hereditarytitles said:
It's a pity that it is so toned down this year. I guess most family members are on holiday somewhere else and didn't feel the responsibility to attend (like in former years). If I am right the ball is also there for collecting donations for the Red Cross, attracting rich people who possibly donate. But, they might also attend for the glamour of the Monaco family and if they don't show up in abundance they might keep away in the future?
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Really good point! Maybe I missed something but I thought this was Caroline’s thing that she took over after her mother died. I know that Charlene didn’t attend some years when she was ill but I remember all of Caroline’s kids being there as well.
 
Royalist.in.NC said:
Really good point! Maybe I missed something but I thought this was Caroline’s thing that she took over after her mother died. I know that Charlene didn’t attend some years when she was ill but I remember all of Caroline’s kids being there as well.
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Your thinking of the Rose Ball
 
But still, both balls/events have been created for charity reasons and using Monaco's famous family to attract international donors. Maybe the Rose Ball , created by the late Grace, is more important and will attract more rich people, but then why did they create the "Red Cross Ball".
 
The Red Cross Ball came into existence before the Rose Ball.
The article below is a detailed look at balls in Monaco and the link to charities.The section on the Red Cross Ball, which is towards the end of the article, gives a flavour of how it earned its reputation as being, for many years, the social event of the summer on the French Riviera attracting the highest calibre of musical performers and A list guests . Something which is a bit hit and miss in recent years.
The history of Monaco Balls: magnificence and charity
 
I like the photograph of Princess Charlene holding the pretty bouquet.
 
I also miss Albert and Charlene dancing together at the ball. Wondering what happened. I find each Red Cross ball less and less glamorous. Still Charlene’s dress is better this year than last year.
 
Elly C said:
The Red Cross Ball came into existence before the Rose Ball.
The article below is a detailed look at balls in Monaco and the link to charities.The section on the Red Cross Ball, which is towards the end of the article, gives a flavour of how it earned its reputation as being, for many years, the social event of the summer on the French Riviera attracting the highest calibre of musical performers and A list guests . Something which is a bit hit and miss in recent years.
The history of Monaco Balls: magnificence and charity
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I had hoped the 75th Anniversary Ball would have been a grandeur affair but it was rather a damp squib anniversary.
 
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