Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco and twins Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella.Photo:Pascal Le Segretain/SC Pool - Corbis/Getty
Pascal Le Segretain/SC Pool - Corbis/Getty
It’s a family day out forPrince AlbertandPrincess Charlene!
The Monaco royals were spotted with their 9-year-oldtwins Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacquesat the annual Monte Carlo International Circus Festival on Saturday in a cute family moment in their first public appearance of the year.
The twins were pictured in happy spirits and sporting red clown noses in homage to the festival as they emerged on the palace balcony with their parents at the event. Their appearance comes after they were last seen in public on National Day on Nov. 19. Theyattended their first circus festivalat age 3 in 2018.
During the event, Prince Albert, 65, and Princess Charlene, 45, accompanied Gabriella and Jacques to the elephants' buffet, and the family also posed with the many performers in attendance.
The Monaco royal family attended the Open-Air Circus Festival on Saturday.Pascal Le Segretain/SC Pool - Corbis/Getty
The annualMonte-Carlo International Circus festivalmarked its 50th anniversary as it returned this year in honor of thecentennialand founder,Prince Rainier III.
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The twins made their first public appearance of the year at the event.Pascal Le Segretain/SC Pool - Corbis/Getty
Rainier’s last public appearance at the festival before he passed away was in 2005. His legacy, however, is not only the festival but a family, now including two generations, which shares his passion.
“Circus is the magic you should show your children," Stephanie told PEOPLE. “It’s what real life should be like. It’s sincerity, feeling, emotions … There are artists working together to give a smile. It’s a world where people help one another.”
source: people.com
