King Charles III Coronation attended by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlène

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlène attended the coronation ceremonies of King Charles III on Friday 5 May and Saturday 6 May. On Friday evening, the princely couple was invited to a reception at Buckingham Palace in the presence of His Majesty King Charles III. Princess Charlène appeared in a stunning lavender outfit. Prince Albert II was able to discuss with King Charles III during the reception. After the reception, certain privileged guests were invited to continue the evening at Oswald’s restaurant, the most prestigious private club in London. Prince Albert II and Princess Charlène were among the guests who dined there. The following day, the Sovereign and his wife attended the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey. 2,200 guests were in attendance, including monarchs and heads of state. Prince

Albert II wore his ceremonial military costume and Princess Charlène wore a cream outfit. Prince Albert II was the first sovereign in the world to announce that he accepted the invitation to the coronation. The news had surprised the media since no monarch had attended previous British coronations. Charles III put an end to this tradition by inviting foreign heads of state and sovereigns for the first time. In 1953, at the coronation of Elizabeth II, it was Prince Pierre of Monaco, father of Sovereign Prince Rainier III, who represented his son.