Strike up the band! Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II attend gala concert marking orchestra's 60th birthday

Published: 08:43 EDT, 7 November 2026 | Updated: 08:43 EDT, 7 November 2026 Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II of Monaco stepped out at a gala concert last night to mark the 60th anniversary of a royal orchestra.The princess, 48, and prince, 68, donned slick suits as they attended the Prince's Carabiniers Orchestra concert at the Grimaldi Forum.Princess Charlene opted for a stunning, tight-fitting black jacket, white shirt and long black skirt, while her husband wore a black suit and tie with a red and blue pin.The couple were celebrating 60 years of the orchestra, which was initially set up by Prince Rainier III to perform military fanfares during National Day celebrations.It has since grown into a renowned ceremonial band and has performed at state events and military music festivals around the world. Last night saw more than 80 musicians and performers take to the stage and perform an array of numbers from classical music to jazz and rock.It was billed as 'a special evening celebrating six decades of music, heritage and solidarity'.Among those performing were US singer China Moses and French trumpeter Lucienne Renaudin Vary.Head of state Prince Albert II and his wife were seen arriving at the concert and posed for photos with organisers.The Sovereign Prince was appointed as Monaco's regent in 2005 after his father, Prince Rainier III, fell ill, and died shortly after.He was previously an Olympian, competing in bobsleigh at multiple Winter Olympics.His wife, Princess Charlene, previously had an international swimming career representing her home country, South Africa.The couple met at the Mare Nostrum swimming competition in Monaco in 2000.