Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco were the epitome of old-school glamour as they attended a glittering awards show on Tuesday night.
The couple looked dazzling in black tie as they posed for photos on the red carpet of the Laureus World Sports Awards, in Salle des Etoiles, Monte Carlo.
Charlene, 40, showed off her svelte frame in a slinky one-shoulder white gown, while Albert, 59, dressed down his tuxedo with a pair of white trainers.
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco were the epitome of old-school glamour as they attended a glittering awards show on Tuesday night
The couple, who have two children together, posed with their arms around each other on the red carpet before making their way inside
Charlene wore her short blonde hair swept in an elegant side parting and made a statement with a glossy red lip
Charlene wore her short blonde hair swept in an elegant side parting and made a statement with a glossy red lip.
The simplicity of her dress meant all eyes were on her glittering jewellery, which included a stunning pair of diamond chandelier earrings and a thick diamond bracelet.
The couple, who have two children together, posed with their arms around each other on the red carpet before making their way inside.
The royals were on hand to celebrate the achievements at the event, which is likened to the Oscars of the sporting world
The royals were on hand to celebrate the achievements at the event, which is likened to the Oscars of the sporting world.
The ceremony was hosted by actor Benedict Cumberbatch, 41, who enjoyed a rare date night with his wife, theatre director Sophie Hunter, 39.
British stars Sir Mo Farah, Chris Froome and Lewis Hamilton have been shortlisted for sportsman of the year at the Laureus World Sports Awards.
Prince Albert later made a speech at the awards, which was attended by athletes and actors
Known as sport’s version of the Oscars, no British athlete has won the sportsman of the year award before, although Dames Jessica Ennis-Hill and Kelly Holmes have been named the world’s top sportswoman in the past.
The British trio are up against tennis greats Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal and Real Madrid and Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
There is also recognition for heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in the breakthrough of the year category and two British entries for the best sporting moment: Jermain Defoe’s friendship with cancer sufferer Bradley Lowery, who died in July aged just six, and teenage racer Billy Monger’s return to Formula 4 despite losing his lower legs in a crash.