Photo: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Princess Grace Foundation
Prince AlbertandPrincess Charlenehad a glittering night out!
The princely couple of Monaco stepped out in New York City on Thursday evening for the Princess Grace Awards Annual Gala, celebrating this year’s class of Princess Grace Award winners in theater, dance and film. Albert, 64, was dapper in a classic tux, while Charlene, 44, glowed in a sleeveless floral gown and a very special necklace.
Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Princess Grace Foundation
“After her tragic death, her family wanted to create an organization that reflected her love for her native country and her profound dedication to the arts,” the charitystatesof its mission. “During her reign, Princess Grace brought arts and culture to Monaco while also quietly supporting countless American performing and film artists.”
Previous award winners include famous names likeLeslie Odom Jr., his wife Nicolette Robinson,Oscar Issacand director John M. Chu.
On the 40th anniversary of Princess Grace’s death in September, Prince Albert remembered his mother’s life and legacy in an exclusive interview withPEOPLE.
“It doesn’t seem like 40 years,” he said at the time. “Many times during a day, a week, not only do I find myself thinking of her, but numbers of people still recall her to me. They remember her and that’s a great tribute to her and who she was — to what an exceptional human being she was.”
Grace Kelly on the set of “Rear Window”.Paramount Pictures/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty
“Forty years on, she still captures people’s imagination,” he continued. “She managed to capture the imagination and attention of several younger generations and not many have done that. It’s an incredible gift that she had.”
“She had charm and incredible allure about her. And It’s not only her beauty or the fashion icon that she was that attracts people,” the prince explained. “It was her warmth, her heart, the humanity people saw in her that they remember.”
Princess Grace and Prince Albert in Paris in 1978.Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty
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In a moment of reflection, he concluded, “If I could speak to her, I would say that I wish she were here to see her grandchildren and how great they are. They’re great kids.”
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene are parents to twinsPrince JacquesandPrincess Gabriella, who turn 8 next month.
source: people.com
