Princess Charlene Wears Dior and Elie Saab for Italian State Visit
- Princesse Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco welcomed Italian President Sergio Mattarella and his daughter Laura to the principality for an official state visit, modekoninginmaxima.nl reported.
- President Mattarella and his daughter Laura attended alongside delegations from both nations and the royal children.
- The same Italian honor was awarded four years prior to then-serving Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
Princesse Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco welcomed Italian President Sergio Mattarella and his daughter Laura to the principality for an official state visit, modekoninginmaxima.nl reported. The diplomatic engagement began on the courtyard of the Monegaskische Paleis, where the royal twins Jacques and Gabriella joined the welcoming party on October 2. Following an inspection of the honor guard and a formal audience, the visit featured high-level honors exchanged in the palace’s Mirror Room.
Palace Honors Exchanged in the Mirror Room
President Mattarella and his daughter Laura attended alongside delegations from both nations and the royal children. Prince Albert conferred Monaco’s highest distinction, the Grand Cross of the Order of Saint-Charles, upon President Mattarella. Laura Mattarella received the Grand Cross of the Order of Grimaldi.
The same Italian honor was awarded four years prior to then-serving Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. The ceremony highlighted bilateral ties between Italy and the principality through the exchange of senior state insignia.
Princess Charlene Wears Dior Suit and Elie Saab Gown
For the arrival ceremony, Princess Charlene wore a white pantsuit featuring distinctive prominent stitching on the buttons and the iconic lines of a Dior bar jacket, modekoninginmaxima.nl reported. The fashion design traces its origins back to 1947, when French designer Christian Dior introduced his New Look following World War II. The silhouette is recognized by its soft shoulders, open collar, slim waist, and volume at the hips.
Later for the state banquet, Charlene selected an asymmetrical dress by Lebanese designer Elie Saab, modekoninginmaxima.nl reported. The garment consists of a skin-colored base layered with lace and embroidery that fades in a gradient pattern along the skirt. Beads and sequins decorate the design in block formations following the asymmetrical neckline.