Bal de Noël: Monaco's Christmas Gala Turns Twenty

The 20th anniversary of one of Monaco's most glamorous charity galas, held in the Salle Empire of the Hôtel de Paris.

The Bal de Noël is one of Monaco's most glamorous charity Christmas galas, held each December in the Salle Empire of the Hôtel de Paris.

The 20th anniversary edition was attended by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlène. The evening raised money for the Princess Charlene Foundation, which helps save lives by promoting water-safety programmes for children.

With luxurious décor, fine dining, entertainment and a charity auction, the ball is a fixture of the festive season in the Principality.

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