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Princess Charlene Named Patron of South African Red Cross

Princess Charlene was officially named patron of the South African Red Cross at an event in Monaco last weekend. The function – on the eve of the Monaco’s annual Red Cross Gala – was attended by Constance Motshumi and Derick Naidoo from the SA Red Cross society, and entertainment came from South African singers, Cenestra […]

Princess Charlene was officially named patron of the South African Red Cross at an event in Monaco last weekend.

Princess Charlene Red Cross

The function – on the eve of the Monaco’s annual Red Cross Gala – was attended by Constance Motshumi and Derick Naidoo from the SA Red Cross society, and entertainment came from South African singers, Cenestra Male Choir (who also performed at Charlene’s brother’s birthday in February).

Princess Charlene Red Cross2

Her brother – Gareth – was at the event, as well as her father, Mike Wittstock.

The princess and her husband, Prince Albert of Monaco, also brought their 19-month-old twins – Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella – to the garden party… wearing African-inspired footwear (Charlene has publically expressed her wish for her children to grow up knowing their African roots and culture).

Monaco's royal twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, and their parents Prince Albert and Princess Charlene PHOTOS BY GAETAN LUCI, COURTESY OF PRINCE'S PALACE OF MONACO

The following evening the prince and princess attended the glamorous Red Cross event at the Monte Carlo Sporting Club. The evening began with a minute’s silence for the victims of the recent truck attack on Promenade des Anglais.

Princess Charlene Omar

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert

Princess Charlene smiling

All photos by © GAETAN LUCI / Courtesy of Prince’s Palace of Monaco