Princess Charlene at Monaco Red Cross gift giving event

  • Prince Albert and Princess Charlene visited the Monaco Red Cross headquarters
  • The couple gave out gifts to those in need as part of the charity event on Friday  
  • On Sunday the royals will celebrate the annual Monaco National Day 

A glamorous Princess Charlene showed off her charitable side on Friday as she joined husband Prince Albert for a charitable gift giving event in Monaco.

The 39-year-old mother showcased her svelte physique in an elegant floor length black gown as she arrived at the headquarters of the Monaco Red Cross.

Her famous cropped blonde hair was coiffed to perfection and the former Olympic swimmer added a slick of festive red lipstick to complete her look.

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco showcased their charitable side at a gift giving event on Friday 

She and Albert presented gifts to those in need ahead of Monaco’s National Day with presents including festive hampers and snacks.

The couple spent time chatting to visitors, shaking their hands and hearing stories about their lives.

Albert, 59, looked dapper in a fitted black suit and dove grey tie and showcased his well-styled moustache he has been sporting of late. 

Charlene cut a glamorous figure in a floor length black gown

Prince Albert looked dapper in a classic suit and dove grey tie

Charlene cut a glamorous figure in a floor length black gown while Prince Albert looked dapper in a classic suit and dove grey tie

Charlene and Albert presented gifts to those in need ahead of Monaco's National Day with presents including festive hampers and snacks

Charlene and Albert presented gifts to those in need ahead of Monaco’s National Day with presents including festive hampers and snacks

The Red Cross is a charity clearly close to the royal’s hearts, with the couple hosting a gala ball in aid of the charity each July.  

Monaco National Day, also known as The Sovereign Prince’s Day  falls on 19 November, this Sunday, and is an annual celebration.

The date of the National Day is traditionally determined by the reigning Prince. The previous Princes often chose the day of the saint they were named after. 

However, when Prince Albert II ascended the throne he ended this tradition by choosing the same day as his father Prince Rainier III. 

National day is typically celebrated with fireworks over the harbour the evening before and a mass in the St. Nicholas Cathedral the next morning. The people of Monaco may celebrate by waving the Monegasque flag. 

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