While all eyes are on the British royal family ahead of their coronation on May 6, another royal couple is taking center stage with a surprise visit to Florence. We are talking about Albert and Charlene, finally, having gone to our country for the 160th anniversary of the Consulate of the Principality of Monaco in the capital of Tuscany. The precious opportunity to see them again in public after the absence of the princess at the Rose Ball has again fueled rumors of a possible family crisis. Nothing could be further from reality, at least according to the photographs taken during these hours, which show a serene and smiling couple visiting the headquarters of the Andrea Bocelli Foundation, in the San Firenze complex, a stone’s throw from Piazza della Signoria, accompanied by founder Andrea Bocelli and vice president Veronica Berti.

The Florentine agenda of Alberto and Charlene was full of meetings.. In addition to meeting the tenor, who held a small exhibition behind closed doors for the occasion, the princes were welcomed to the premises dedicated to Abf globalab, an orientation and vocational center for youth aged 16 to 25. a visit to a small exhibition dedicated to Grace Kelly at the Sala Giove Palazzo Giove and a subsequent gala dinner at the Salon dei Cinquecento with Mayor Dario Nardella. From what has come to light from the palace, part of the proceeds from the event organized by the Consulate of Monaco will go to projects of the Prince Albert II Foundation and the Andrea Bocelli Foundation itself. “Community of Intention,” says Abf’s note published by Ansa, “is a confirmation of what the royals have already chosen to do in the past by choosing to support the mission of ’empowering people and communities’ and, in particular, the activities of the Foundation in Haiti by donations to the Abf Water Truck program.

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A charity event requires a grand evening look. Indeed, for the occasion, the former swimming champion chose a creation by Akris, one of Charlene’s favorite stylists, worth more than 6,000 euros, embellished with black sequins and long tulle sleeves. While the husband opted for a traditional tuxedo. Instead, an all-Italian outfit for the day, for which she opted for a smart light pink trouser suit by Emporio Armani, tribute to our country, with which the Principality is connected by historical friendship, as well as by close family ties. Dress rehearsal for King Charles’ coronation? No doubt. In fact, the couple were one of the first to confirm their participation while the twins were away, who will stay in Monaco with their aunts.