Monaco’s Royal Family hosted the principality’s official Christmas ceremony at the Royal Palace in Monaco today.

Prince Albert II, Princess Caroline and Princess Stephanie (L) played Santa’s elves to a group of Monagesque children, giving presents to all the kids who had attended. You might have to look closely at the photo above to see Santa Claus behind Prince Albert and Princess Caroline.
Princess Caroline’s daughter, Alexandra of Hanover, was also at the ceremony and helped with the gift-giving. Isn’t she cute in her slightly-too-big Santa hat? Photos in the gallery below!
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The royal family of Monaco, led by Prince Albert, were in full force to celebrate their country’s National Day. Here are some more photos of the royals as they interacted with the crowds who gathered for the event on November 19, 2008. We also see them at the Opera Gala, which was part of the celebrations.

It’s been a while since I last saw the royal family of Monaco together in one place. So these photos of their celebrations of Monaco’s National Day, November 19, 2008, are such a treat! Looks like everybody was there, too.
The celebrations included the annual Thanksgiving Mass, awarding of medals at the Prince’s Palace, Army Parade, and an evening at the Opera. Prince Albert, head of the Monagesque royal family, was dashing as always at all the events. Princess Caroline, Princess Stephanie, Charlotte Casiraghi, Andrea Casiraghi, Pierre Casiraghi, oh, yes, they were there, and I’ve got photos to show you!