I’ve been royal-watching for yonks years and even I didn’t realize the extent of Christmas activities in Monaco. We’ve covered a couple of them in Bits, but let’s do a deep dive on two of them here – with a bonus look at an interview.
Their Serene Highnesses attended the inauguration of the traditional Christmas Tree Ceremony at Monaco Palace. Charlene looks terrific in her oversized-collar cape — that blue suits her. They also distributed gifts to the children of Monaco. You can see a close-up of Char’s boots and a breakdown of the twins clothes over at UFONoMore.
#NEW Prince Albert and Princess Charlene with their children Hereditary Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella are currently distributing gifts to 697 Monegasque children! 🇲🇨
The Palace is decorated on the theme of “Christmas on Ice” in homage to Prince Albert I
🎥: Monaco-Matin pic.twitter.com/4hV8EmOBc7
— CoutureAndRoyals (@CoutureRoyals) December 14, 2022
Here’s another annual event which has been under-the-radar for a while. The pair celebrated Action Innocence Monaco’s Christmas Tree auction. Around here, we can never get enough of the sparkles for the holiday season so Char’s dress is pinging my delight meter. The Prince countered her checkmate with a holiday tie of his own.
#NEW Yesterday evening Prince Albert and Princess Charlene attended the the annual Action Innocence Monaco’s Christmas tree auction at the Hôtel de Paris. The association also celebrated its 20th anniversary! 🎄
Charlene looked stunning and look at Albert’s tie! 👔 pic.twitter.com/1DaZC1GBBT
— CoutureAndRoyals (@CoutureRoyals) December 14, 2022

Charlene gave an interview to Monaco-Matin where she discussed her continued recovery. She returned to her comfort zone – Akris – wearing gray separates from the design house.
Voici la une de Monaco-Matin de ce mercredi 14 décembre pic.twitter.com/5UJLi27Q6B
— Monaco_Matin (@Monaco_Matin) December 13, 2022
If photos trickle in, we’ll have an Open Post up for the Princess of Wales’ Westminster Christmas event later today. It’s beginning to look a lot like the season around here.