More events related to Christmas festivities are organized in the Principality of Monaco attended by the Princely family, the Sovereign Prince, the Princess Consort, and their twins.
December 14, Wednesday, was the busiest day for the Princely couple as they attended three successive events in the Principality.Â
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The Princely family of Monaco Photo: Eric Mathon/Prince's Palace |
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Photo: Eric Mathon/Prince's Palace |
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The Princely family waiting for children to give treats Photo: Eric Mathon/Prince's Palace |
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Photo: Eric Mathon/Prince's Palace |
On the morning of December 14, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene were joined by their twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella,
who just turned eight on December 10, at the grounds of the Prince's Palace for the traditional Christmas Tree ceremony.
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Photo: Eric Mathon/Prince's Palace |
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Gift giving of sweets to children Photo: Eric Mathon/Prince's Palace |
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Gift giving of sweets to children. Photo: Eric Mathon/Prince's Palace |
They also organized a gift-giving event, presenting sweet treats to children of the Principality aged five to 12 years old who were invited to the Prince's Palace.
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Photo: Eric Mathon/Prince's Palace |
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Photo: Eric Mathon/Prince's Palace |
Hereditary Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, who just like their parents, were in winter clothes, enjoyed the spectacle and looked enthusiastic as they helped their parents hand the sweets to the children,
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Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella enjoying the Christmas Tree ceremony Photo: Eric Mathon |
The Prince's Palace, the official residence of the Sovereign Prince and his family, was transformed into a fairytale castle as ice and snow sculptures, reindeer, penguins, and Christmas ornaments decorated the palace grounds.
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The Prince's Palace was transformed into a fairytale castle during the event. Photo: Eric Mathon |
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