Monaco National Day: Charlene and Albert, the royal twins, a pregnant Beatrice Borromeo and more highlights



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November 21, 2016
Albert II, Prince of Monaco, and Charlene, Princess of Monaco, walking on a red carpet.
Monaco's spectacular National Day celebration was truly a family affair, with the youngest generation of royals – and a pregnant Beatrice Borromeo – stealing the show during the festivities.Princess Charlene looked regal arriving to the Monaco National Day Gala wearing a white embellished gown by one of her favorite designers, Akris. The mom-of-two paired the stunning dress with a matching floor-length coat.Photo: PLS Pool/Getty Images
Tatiana Santo Domingo in black gown receiving flowers from a young girl on a red carpet.
Tatiana Santo Domingo was presented with a red bouquet upon her and her husband, Andrea Casiraghi's arrival to the National Day Gala. Photo: PLS Pool/Getty Images
Caroline, Princess of Hanover, and Charlene, Princess of Monaco, stand among other formally dressed individuals.
The Monaco royal family - Princess Charlene, Prince Albert, Princess Caroline, Andrea Casiraghi and Tatiana Santo Domingo – were out in full force for the gala.Photo: PLS Pool/Getty Images
A woman in a black suit and hat interacts with two children in white suits. Other individuals are present in the background.
In newly-released behind the scenes photos from earlier in the day, mom-to-be Beatrice Borromeo, shared a sweet moment clapping with Princess Gabriella.Photo: G. Luci, Eric Mathon and axel bastello / Prince Palace
A young child in a white coat holds a red heart-shaped object, standing near an adult in a black suit and white hat.
Princess Gabriella looked angelic, in her white Armani Junior ensemble as she played with her mother.Photo: G. Luci, Eric Mathon and axel bastello / Prince Palace
Pierre Casiraghi bends to greet a child in a grand hall with other formally dressed individuals.
Prince Jacques gestured for his mom, Princess Charlene, to pick him up inside the palace.Photo: G. Luci, Eric Mathon and axel bastello / Prince Palace
A woman, possibly Charlene, Princess of Monaco, shakes hands with a child held by a man, possibly Albert II, Prince of Monaco, in a formal setting.
Prince Albert's wife shook hands with a young boy, while at the Red Cross headquarters in Monaco, where the royals were passing out parcels at the annual charity ceremony.Photo: G. Luci, Eric Mathon and axel bastello / Prince Palace
Albert II, Prince of Monaco, and Charlene, Princess of Monaco, holding their children on a balcony.
Greeting wellwishers from the Palace balcony, Princess Charlene held daughter Princess Gabriella while Prince Albert placed a kiss on the head of his heir, son Prince Jacques.Photo: Thierry Orban/Getty Images
Albert II, Prince of Monaco, in military uniform, holds a child with a woman in a hat.
Twins Jacques and Gabriella, who turn 2 in December, looked sweet in their matching white outfits. The Princess' jacket is by Armani Junior.Photo: VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty Images
Caroline, Princess of Hanover, walks with a young child and a man in formal attire on a grand staircase.
Little Sacha Casiraghi held hands with grandmother Princess Caroline and dad Andrea Casiraghi. Photo: ERIC GAILLARD/AFP/Getty Images
Pierre Casiraghi stands beside a woman in a light pink coat, both looking ahead on steps.
Standing next to husband Pierre Casiraghi – Princess Caroline's son – a pregnant Beatrice Borromeo was elegant in an haute couture ensemble by Armani Privé.Photo: ERIC GAILLARD/AFP/Getty Images
A woman in a light pink dress and matching coat stands on steps, holding a purse.
The appearance was Beatrice's first since it was revealed earlier this month that she and husband Pierre Casiraghi are expecting their first baby.Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Tatiana Santo Domingo in striped dress holding a child's hand, walking with a man in formal attire.
Princess Caroline's granddaughter India Casiraghi, who is 19 months old, was making her first National Day appearance with dad Andrea Casiraghi and mom Tatiana Santo Domingo.Photo: ERIC GAILLARD/AFP/Getty Images
Charlotte Casiraghi in a red suit and hat stands on steps with others.
Charlotte Casriaghi looked characteristically chic in a red ruffle-trimmed coat and matching hat with veil.Photo: ERIC GAILLARD/AFP/Getty Images
Charlotte Casiraghi in red attire and hat, smiling with a child touching her face.
Charlotte was on mommy duty, too – she was also spotted keeping her son Raphaël, who turns 3 in December, entertained.Photo: VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty Images
Charlene, Princess of Monaco, in black coat and hat with red flowers, walking with others.
Mom-of-two Princess Charlene kept her outfit simple, in classic black. Photo: ERIC GAILLARD/AFP/Getty Images
Charlene, Princess of Monaco, in a black suit and wide-brimmed hat with red flowers, looks to the side.
Princess Charlene wore a 1950s-inspired hat, perhaps a nod to her late mother-in-law, silver screen star Grace Kelly.Photo: ERIC GAILLARD/AFP/Getty Images
Princess Alexandra of Hanover in teal coat stands with Caroline, Princess of Hanover, wearing a gray suit and hat.
Princess Caroline, wearing Chanel, with 17-year-old daughter Princess Alexandra of Hanover.Photo: ERIC GAILLARD/AFP/Getty Images
Young boy peeking through white balcony railings, holding a small object.
Peek-a-boo! Raphaël took in the sights from his very special vantage point. Photo: Thierry Orban/Getty Images
Pierre Casiraghi and Charlotte Casiraghi with family on a balcony, waving.
Charlotte Casiraghi pointed out the happenings below to son Raphaël, whose dad is the royal's ex-partner, actor Gad Elmaleh. Joining them on the balcony were Princess Stephanie, left, and her son Louis Ducruet, 23.Photo: VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty Images
Pierre Casiraghi holding a child in a red dress on a balcony.
Future dad Pierre Casiraghi got some practice in with adorable niece India.Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Two children with short hair hold red and white flags, leaning on a balcony.
Royal cousins Sacha and Raphaël waved tiny Monaco flags.Photo: VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty Images
Princess Alexandra of Hanover and Caroline, Princess of Hanover, with a young boy, stand with military band members.
Princess Caroline did the honors of explaining the military parade to 3-year-old grandson Sacha Casiraghi.Photo: ERIC GAILLARD/AFP/Getty Images
Group of people on steps, including Charlotte Casiraghi in striped dress and Tatiana Santo Domingo in red coat.
Pierre Casiraghi and wife Beatrice, far right, with (left to right) Andrea Casiraghi and wife Tatiana Santo Domingo – holding hands with daughter India – Charlotte Casiraghi and Princess Stephanie's daughter Camille Gottlieb, 18.Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Albert II, Prince of Monaco, stands with Charlene, Princess of Monaco, and Caroline, Princess of Hanover, in formal attire.
During the mass held at Saint Nicholas cathedral, Princess Charlene, second from left, joined husband Prince Albert and Princess Grace's two daughters, Princess Stephanie, left, and Princess Caroline.Photo: ERIC GAILLARD/AFP/Getty Images
Albert II, Prince of Monaco, and Charlene, Princess of Monaco, greet clergy members at an event.
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene thanked church officials outside the cathedral.Photo: VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty Images
Group of people, including Princess Alexandra of Hanover and Charlene, Princess of Monaco, stand in formal attire on palace steps.
A family portrait in the Monaco Palace Courtyard.Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Military officers in uniform march in front of a grand building, with spectators watching.
Another view of the festivities held in the courtyard, which was also the scene of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene's 2011 wedding.Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Albert II, Prince of Monaco, and Charlene, Princess of Monaco, waving from a balcony.
Prince Albert gave a wave with wife Princess Charlene by his side. Photo: Thierry Orban/Getty Images
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