Princess Charlene of Monaco joined a bevy of high-profile guests for the IOC & Elysee Dinner at the Louvre ahead of the 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony in Paris on Thursday. The royal posed for photos on the red carpet alongside her husband, Prince Albert II of Monaco.
For the occasion, Princess Charlene opted for the popular monochrome look, which has been worn by a number of celebrities on various red carpets throughout 2024. The royal fashioned a look courtesy of Alexander McQueen.
(L-R) IOC President Thomas Bach, Princess of Monaco Charlene, Prince of Monaco Albert II, and Claudia Bach, wife of Thomas Bach attend the IOC & Elysee Dinner at the Louvre ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony on July 25 in Paris.
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The ensemble featured a sleeveless, fitted tank top with a rosette appliqué at the shoulder in black, along with a pair of wool trousers with a waist bow and train in the same shade to complete the monochromatic ensemble.
Although Princess Charlene’s attire favored a look by a British designer, the royal gave a nod to the host city of the 2024 Olympics with her choice of accessory. Princess Charlene carried the Slim Trunk Bag by Louis Vuitton at her side, which featured a black base color with silver embellishments.
For his attire, Princess Charlene’s husband of 13 years, Prince Albert II, wore a navy suit with a crisp white button-down shirt and coordinated navy tie. The royal couple of Monaco posed for photos alongside IOC President Thomas Bach and his wife Claudia Bach.
IOC President Thomas Bach, Princess of Monaco Charlene, Prince of Monaco Albert II, and Claudia Bach, wife of Thomas Bach attend the IOC & Elysee Dinner at the Louvre ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony on July 25 in Paris.
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Both Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II have significant ties to the Olympics. Princess Charlene is a former competitive swimmer, who represented South Africa during the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Prince Albert II competed on Monaco’s bobsleigh team during five consecutive winter Olympics.
The royal couple attended several pre-Olympic events prior to the start of the games, including an exhibition opening on Olympic torches, posing for photos with members of Monaco’s Olympic team and participating in the Olympic Torch Relay, along with a bevy of celebrities. The Olympics begin with the official Opening Ceremonies in Paris on Friday and conclude on Aug. 11.
