Monte-Carlo Balls of Nowadays
Even if the era of court splendour and high-society receptions is in the past , Monaco is still a reference in terms of its unique atmosphere and traditional balls . The annual Rose Ball , the Red Cross Ball , the Grand Ball of Princes and Princesses and the Christmas Ball remain great attractions of the Principality .
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MONACO TRADITIONS
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Inna Maier , Princess Camilla of Bourbon – Two Sicilies , Sandrine Garbagnati-Knoell , Lady Monika Bacardi , Marquise Roberta Gilardi The Christmas Ball , 2018
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Since 2005 , the Principality has hosted the Christmas Ball celebrating the end of the year . This festive event traditionally invites its guests within the luxurious and magnificent setting of the Salle Empire at Hôtel de Paris .
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The very first Christmas Ball was held at the request of a doctor looking to raise charity funds . Since then , this annual Monaco winter Ball has firmly taken root in the Principality . From year to year , the organizers come up with a new theme for the ball .
H . S . H . Princess Charlène with Sandrine Garbagnati-Knoell , Lady Monika Bacardi and Victoria Silvstedt The Christmas Ball , 2016
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Olga Taran , editor-in-chief of Hello Monaco magazine The Christmas Ball , 2021
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From left to right : Pascal Granero , General Manager of the Princess Charlène of Monaco Foundation ; Roisin Wittstock ; Gareth Wittstock , General Secretary of the Princess Charlène of Monaco Foundation ; Sandrine Knoell ( organizer of the ball , 5 Stars Events ) and Père Noël . The Christmas Ball , 2021
The Ball is traditionally organized by Sandrine Garbagnati-Knoell , under the patronage of Princess Charlène . Its first editions were held under the patronage of Prince Albert II Foundation . The funds were donated to the Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Center to help children from African countries who needed an operation .
Now every year , the funds raised through the Sotheby ’ s auction ( at the ball ) are donated to the Princess Charlène Foundation charity projects . Over the history of this magnificent event , more than 700,000 euros have already been collected to support a number of charitable associations in Monaco .
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