Princess Charlene of Monaco joined Prince Albert at the Prince's Palace for a formal diplomatic reception wearing an all-white Etro suit.
The royal couple welcomed European ambassadors and permanent representatives to the Council of Europe at the official event in Monte Carlo. The engagement marked one of the first major institutional appearances of the new season for the Monegasque royal family.
Princess Charlene selected a monochromatic ensemble built around a white blazer from the Italian fashion house Etro. The jacket featured a structured silhouette with double-breasted fastening, sharp peak lapels and metallic gold buttons.
She paired the blazer with matching white straight-leg trousers, also designed by Etro. Beneath the jacket, a simple white top maintained the continuous line of colour, while white pointed-toe court shoes completed the look.
Details of the Etro tailoring
The metallic gold buttons on the jacket provided the sole accent against the head-to-toe white outfit. Charlene wore her blonde hair styled with volume and the ends turned slightly outwards, paired with natural makeup and no heavy jewellery.
Tailored trouser suits have become a defining pillar of Princess Charlene's royal wardrobe in recent years. The choice of Etro, an Italian luxury fashion house established in Milan in 1968 and renowned for its tailoring and textiles, offered a refined balance between formal protocol and modern design.
The choice of clothing offered a bridge between seasonal wardrobes as September begins. While lightweight linen dresses dominated summer fashion, structured suits are set to return for autumn 2026. The all-white palette retained summer brightness while adopting autumn structure.
Diplomatic reception at the Prince's Palace
The Prince's Palace of Monaco, originally built as a Genoese fortress in 1191, serves as the official residence of the Sovereign Prince of Monaco. Hosting diplomats accredited to the Council of Europe, an international organisation dedicated to human rights and democracy, remains a central diplomatic duty for the royal household.
By opting for a tailored ensemble rather than a traditional formal dress, Charlene demonstrated how white suits suit the early weeks of returning to official duties. The minimalist look kept the structured Etro suit as the main focal point of the appearance.
