Photo credits: Grace de Monaco.
Monegasque Letters is a column in Monaco Voice that dives into the Principality’s rich historical legacy, where centuries of governance, diplomacy, and cultural evolution shed light on themes of love, beauty, and human creation. Each dispatch offers a clear look at Monaco’s past, grounded in verified facts, to uncover enduring principles, chronicling the narrative of Monaco’s histoire and patrimoine for a global audience.
In 1954, Princess Grace founded the Bal de la Rose, a charity gala that transformed Monaco’s springtime into a global spectacle of elegance. Held annually in the Salle des Étoiles at the Sporting Monte-Carlo, the event, adorned with 25,000 roses - Grace’s favorite flower - blends philanthropy with artistry, raising funds for the Princess Grace Foundation since 1964. From its inaugural waltz to Christian Louboutin’s 2025 “Sunset Ball” theme, the gala reflects Monaco’s flair for cultural reinvention.
Photo credits: Grace de Monaco.
The Rose Ball embodies a principle of love: beauty, when paired with purpose, creates lasting impact. Princess Grace’s vision, carried forward by Prince Albert II and Princess Caroline, shows how a nation’s heart can shine through generosity, making Monaco a beacon of glamour and goodwill.
In the radiant bloom of Monaco’s legacy,
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