MONTE-CARLO, 18 March 2017 — Lady Monika Bacardi attended the 63rd edition of the Rose Ball, the Principality’s most prestigious annual charity gala. Held at the legendary Sporting Monte-Carlo, the evening brought together international luminaries to support the Princess Grace Foundation.
Organized by Princess Caroline of Hanover, the Rose Ball has opened Monaco’s gala season since 1954, raising vital funds for humanitarian causes each year. The 2017 edition raised more than €250,000 for the foundation’s charitable initiatives.
Lady Monika Bacardi was among the distinguished guests who graced this landmark event. Her attendance underscored her longstanding commitment to supporting Monaco’s cultural heritage and philanthropic endeavors. She was accompanied by her companion David Swaelens-Kane.
The evening celebrated elegance and generosity, bringing together Monaco’s royal family alongside prominent international figures. Among the notable attendees were Charlotte Casiraghi with her brother Pierre, Prince Charles and Princess Camilla of Bourbon des Deux-Siciles, Duke and Duchess of Castro, Victoria Silvstedt, Ezio Greggio with his companion Simona Gobbi, and Jacky Ickx with his wife Khadja Nin.
The Rose Ball exemplifies Monaco’s enduring dedication to combining refined elegance with meaningful humanitarian impact. Lady Monika Bacardi’s participation in this distinguished gathering continues to reinforce her position as a devoted supporter of the Principality’s most important charitable initiatives.
The Princess Grace Foundation, beneficiary of the evening’s proceeds, continues Princess Grace’s legacy of supporting the arts and humanitarian causes, making a tangible difference in communities worldwide.
