Princess Charlene in an elegant Elie Saab white dress plays mini-golf on a lush green lawn. Behind her is an illuminated, ornate Casino de Monte-Carlo with purple-lit clocks, creating a sophisticated nighttime ambiance.

Princess Charlene Brings Elegance to Monaco Cup

Monaco was ablaze with glamour as the Princess Charlene Foundation hosted the 2025 Monaco Cup.

Among the many highlights the most talked-about moment came during the ceremonial hole when Princess Charlene made a striking appearance in an elegant white lace dress by designer Elie Saab. The event fused high society, fashion, charity, and royal pageantry in a way that only Monaco can.

A woman wearing an elegant white lace dress is preparing to swing a golf club at the Monaco Cup event, with the illuminated backdrop of a grand building in the evening.

Prince Albert II joined Princess Charlene at the 2025 Monaco Cup, highlighting the strong royal support behind the Princess Charlene Foundation. The event also brought together professional golfers, celebrities, donors, and supporters who contributed to the charity auction, raffle, and awards ceremony. Their involvement strengthens the Foundation’s ability to fund programs focused on youth sports and water safety.

Group photo featuring Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II alongside various attendees at the 2025 Monaco Cup, all dressed elegantly against a branded backdrop.
Foundation members include notable figures such as Mika Häkkinen, Pierre Frolla, GMK, Valtteri Bottas, and Gareth Wittstock, among many others.

The Foundation also relies on ambassadors who help spread its message worldwide. At this year’s tournament GMK was introduced as a new ambassador, joining more than 25 personalities already involved. These ambassadors promote the Foundation’s mission of using sport to inspire hope, education, and protection for children across the globe.

Prince Albert II, Alec Monopoly, and Princess Charlene pose together at the 2025 Monaco Cup event. Alec Monopoly wears a stylish white outfit and carries a vibrant handbag, while Princess Charlene dazzles in an elegant white lace dress.

Renowned street-artist Alec Monopoly contributed a creative spark to the Monaco Cup spectacle. He unveiled a bespoke art piece made specially for the 19th hole evening ceremony at Place du Casino. The work was later personally signed by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene in front of guests.

A crowded outdoor venue at night during the 2025 Monaco Cup, featuring elegantly dressed guests mingling under large umbrellas with a beautifully lit historic building in the background.

The Princess of Monaco Cup highlighted how sport, culture, and community can work together for a good cause. With steady support from the royal family and growing international interest, the initiative shows strong potential for lasting impact. The hope is that it will continue to develop and reach even more young people in the years ahead.

Photos © Michaël Alesi / Palais Princier
Text by Olga Barrale