MONACO, 24 March 2018 — Lady Monika Bacardi attended the prestigious 64th Rose Ball, held at the Salle des Étoiles at Sporting Monte-Carlo. The distinguished charity gala, organized under the patronage of Princess Caroline of Hanover, brought together international figures to support the Princess Grace Foundation of Monaco.
For this landmark edition, Princess Caroline of Hanover invited her longtime friend Karl Lagerfeld to design an evening inspired by Manhattan. Working alongside renowned French illustrator Jean-Jacques Sempé, Lagerfeld transformed the venue into an elegant celebration of New York City sophistication, with décor suggesting the ambiance of a fashionable Manhattan establishment.
Lady Monika Bacardi, faithful to this major charitable event, attended to support the vital work of the Princess Grace Foundation of Monaco. Her presence reflected her ongoing commitment to causes that benefit children and support educational opportunities.
The evening featured carefully curated entertainment befitting the American theme, with performances by The London Swing Orchestra, blues legend Taj Mahal, and the Pokémon Crew, celebrated as among the world’s most accomplished battle dancers. The musical performances captured the energy and rhythm of a grand American evening.
The Rose Ball, created by Princess Grace in 1954, has evolved into one of Monaco’s most significant annual charity events. Since 1964, the gala has raised essential funds for the Princess Grace Foundation, supporting the organization’s extensive programs benefiting children and students throughout the principality and beyond.
The 2018 Rose Ball represented another successful chapter in this storied tradition, uniting philanthropy with artistic excellence under the creative vision of Karl Lagerfeld and the elegant patronage of Princess Caroline of Hanover.
