Overview
- The gala took place on March 21, 2026, at the Sporting Monte-Carlo under the “Galaxy Rose Ball” theme with staging by Christian Louboutin and artist Benoît Miniou.
- Princess Akiko of Mikasa attended her first Rosenball during a European trip that included Monaco’s Sainte-Dévote U12 rugby tournament.
- Princess Caroline of Hanover presided in her capacity as chair of the Princess Grace Foundation, which organizes the annual fundraiser founded by Grace Kelly.
- Reports credit Fürstin Charlène’s request and entrepreneur Cédric Biscay’s contacts with facilitating Akiko’s Monaco visit and invitation to the ball.
- Coverage noted fashion highlights, including Charlène’s reportedly Elie Saab gown, while Princess Alexandra of Hanover’s Prada look drew mixed reactions from online commenters.