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Salle Empire decorated Dolce Vita style

The glittering Christmas decorations during the holiday season adorn the Principality all around, with beautifully decorated pine trees and sparkling lights in the Casino Square, and everywhere. This past Saturday, December 14, 2019, the splendid Salle Empire of the Hotel de Paris, in the heart Monte-Carlo, was dressed in bright red Dolce Vita style, for the 14th edition of the highly anticipated Christmas Ball, under the lead sponsorship of Akillis Jewelry.

The Ball is organized by Sandrine Knoell under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco and in the presence this year of Gareth Wittstock, General Secretary of the Foundation, and older brother of the Princess, who came accompanied by his lovely wife Roisin.

(Photo: Celina Lafuente de Lavotha, Gareth Wittstock and his wife Roisin Wittstock, Victoria Silvstedt and Sandrine Knoell, Christmas Ball 2019 @M. Stanley, Smash)

The Ball was opened by the charming Victoria Silvstedt and Sandrine Knoell, both elegantly dressed by the designer of the stars, Ali Karoui.

This glamorous event marks the beginning of the winter season festivities in Monaco with the elegant guests adding to the allure and spirit of the holidays. Designer Philipp Plein accompanied by girlfriend Lucia Bartoli, Prince & Princess Carlos de Bourbon Two Scillies and their beautiful daughters, the Marchise Roberta Gilardi Sestito and her husband Donato Sestito, were among the many distinguished guests, and the traditional Santa Claus came for a visit, as it is the tradition, for the joy of the partygoers.

Prince and Princess Charles de Bourbon Two Sicilies and their daughters, Christmas Ball 2019 @M. Stanley, Smash

Marquise Roberta Gilardi-Sestto and her husband Donato Sestito @M. Stanley, Smash

Philipp Plein and girlfriend Lucia Bartoli dancing at Christmas Ball 2019 @M. Stanley, Smash

The Salle Empire was decorated reminiscing the Dolce Vita, inspired on the celebrated film and the great actors of that time, so you could see portraits of Sophia Loren, Anita Ekberg, Claudia Cardinalle and Marcello Mastroianni. delicious gourmet dinner, champagne and wines were in the elaborate menu, with the Dolce Vita Pannetone to go with the evening’s theme.

Live Auction during the Christmas Ball 2019 @M. Stanley, Smash

Christmas Ball 2019 in the Salle Empire, Hotel de Paris@M. Stanley, Smash

The dance floor at the Christmas Ball 2019 @M.Stanley, Smash

Italian singer Loredana Fadda and Visionnair Events offered a spectacular show for the fun loving guests. Famed DJ Andrea T Mendoza, Resident of Billionaire kept the elegant ladies and handsome men in tuxedos dancing all night long!

Singer Loredana Fadda, Christmas Ball 2019 @M. Stanley, Smash

Visionnair show at Christmas Ball 2019 @M. Stanley, Smash

DJ Andrea T Mendoza, Christmas Ball 2019 @M.Stanley, Smash

Supporting Princess Charlene’s mission

A bounty of € 58,000 was raised this year through the prestigious live auction conducted by Sotheby’s, and a raffle of attractive items kindly offered by generous reputable donors. Since its inception the alluring Christmas Ball has collected a total of € 710,000 for different charity associations in the Principality, proving that glamour and social responsibility are a marriage made in heaven.

The proceeds will once again benefit the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, whose objective is to help children around the world to become responsible adults, through teaching the values of sport and solidarity.

The mission of the Princess’ Foundation is to promote the benefits of sporting activities, teach children and adults the value of basic swimming expertise, water safety, first-aid and drowning prevention skills, and foster national and international amateur sports competitions. The Foundation is equally involved in communicating the values of sports, respect for oneself and others, determination and teamwork, with the firm belief that sport is a tool that contributes to the wellbeing and development of children. Their goal is that water awareness education becomes a life skill in all schools.

Since its creation in 2012, the Foundation has been saving lives by preventing death from drowning, through the development of hundreds of projects in many countries around the world, creating awareness for hundreds of thousands people, mainly children, who benefit from the Foundation’s life-saving programs.

Prestigious sponsors & loyal committee members

Akillis Jewelry, represented by Caroline Gaspard, was this year’s prestigious lead sponsor. Lady Monika Bacardi, Sabrina Monte-Carlo, and Hello Monaco were among the generous partners, plus the participation of Victoria la Dolce Vita Proseco, Poggio Dimadis, ArtSGK and florist Narmino-Sorasio.

Caroline Gaspard of Akillis Jewelry, main partner of the Christmas Ball 2019 @M. Stanley, Smash

Victoria Silvstedt with Victoria La Dolce Vita Proseco @M. Stanley, Smash

Lady Monika Baccardi with Santa Claus, Christmas Ball 2019 @M. Stanley, Smash

Sandrine Knoell is not alone, as she is joined by very good friends who are longtime members of the Ball’s International Action Committee, who support the mission of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation. Present at the Ball this year surrounding Sandrine Knoell were: Donatella Campioni, Celina Lafuente de Lavotha, Lady Monika Bacardi, Inna Maier, Princess Camilla of Bourbon Two-Sicily’s, Marquise Roberta Gilardi-Sestito, and artist Elizabeth Wessel who designed the invitation. (Photo @ M. Stanley, Smash)

Today’s Quote

“Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others.” Plato

Christmas Ball inaugurated holiday season raising funds for Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation Salle Empire decorated Dolce Vita style The glittering Christmas decorations during the holiday season adorn the Principality all around, with beautifully decorated pine trees and sparkling lights in the Casino Square, and everywhere.

#Akillis Jewelry #Christmas Ball in Monte-Carlo #Gareth Wittstock #Lady Monika Bacardi #Philipp Plein #Sandrine Knoell-Garbagnati #The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation #Victoria Silvstedt

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lavotha · 5 years

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Ball returns to the splendid Salle Empire

The mythical Salle Empire of the Hotel de Paris, in the heart of Monte-Carlo, will host the 14th edition of the glamorous Christmas Ball, on Saturday, December 14, 2019, organized by Sandrine Knoell-Garbagnati of 5 Stars Events, under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco.

This enchanting Ball, under the theme of Fellini’s La Dolce Vita, is the highlight of the season festivities in the Principality, with the privileged guests adding to the appeal and spirit of the holidays’ celebration. The Ball is supported by: AKILLIS jeweler, Monika Bacardi Lady of Bayfield Hall, and Hello Monaco; with the participation of Victoria la Dolce Vita Proseco, Poggio Dimadis, ArtSGK and florist Narmino-Sorasio.

Sandrine, who founded the Ball in 2005, counts with the valuable collaboration of loyal friends who are longtime members of the Christmas Ball’s International Action Committee: Princess Camilla of BOURBON TWO-SICILIES, Lady Monika del CAMPO OF BAYFIELD HALL, Ekaterina BUTORINA, Marquise Roberta GILARDI SESTITO, Elisa GIUSTI, Inna MAIER, Elisabeth WESSEL, Celina LAFUENTE de LAVOTHA, Anne BLACK, Donatella CAMPIONI, Lene GIANNI, and Kareen S. MAHTANI.

2014 Christmas Ball – Sandrine Garbagnati, Celina Lafuente de Lavotha, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and Donatella Campioni

2013 Christmas Ball – Sarah Marshall, Elisa Giusti, Celina Lafuente de Lavotha, Monika del Campo Bacardi, Victoria Silvstedt, Federica Moro, Sandrine Garbagnati-Knoell, Inna Maier, Polina Butorina and Tina Zegg

2015 Christmas Ball – Ekatarina Butorina, Celina Lafuente de Lavotha, Elisa Giusti, Roberta Gilardi-Sestito, Monika Bacardi, Sandrine Garbagnati Knoell and Inna Maier – International Action Committee of the Christmas Ball of MC 2015 @laurentcia

2016 – Christmas Ball – HSH Princess Charlene with Celina Lafuente de Lavotha, Sandrine Garbagnati-Knoell (Ball’s Founder), Monika Bacardi, Roberta Gilardi-Sestito, Inna Maier and Agnès Falco©Laurent Ciavaldini

2017 Christmas Ball – Monika del Campo Bacardi, Ekaterina Butorina, Celina Lafuente de Lavotha, Inna Mayer, Sandrine Knoell-Garbagnati, SAR Princesse Camilla de Bourbon, Elizabeth Wessel @ Laurent Ciavaldini BdN2017

2018 Christmas Ball – Elisabeth Wessel, Ekatarina Butorina, Inna Maier, HRH Princess Camilla De bourbon des deux-Siciles, Sandrine Knoell-Garbagnati, Lady Monika Bacardi of Bayfield Hall and Roberta Gilardi @Meghann Stanley

The Christmas Ball is one of the to class events in the Monaco social calendar, usually held in the splendid Salle Empire of the Hotel de Paris, except during the hotel’s renovations when it was hosted at the Salle Belle Epoque in the Hermitage Hotel. Guests will be treated to a delicious gourmet dinner, and Internationally renowned DJ Andrea T Mendoza, Resident of Billionaire, will create a real explosion of energy on the dance floor, keeping everybody dancing all night long!

2013 Christmas Ball, Hotel de Paris, Guests danced all night long!

2014 Christmas Ball, Dancing all night long!

2015 Christmas Ball, The dancing floor during the Christmas Ball @laurentcia

2016, Christmas Ball, Hotel de Paris, Guests on the dance floor at the Christmas Ball @Laurent Ciavaldini

2017 Christmas Ball, Hermitage Hotel, Singer Mohambi performing at the Bal de Noel 2017@ Laurent Ciavaldini BdN2017

2108 Christmas Ball, Hermitage Hotel, Monaco @Meghann Stanley

Raising funds for Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation

Since its inception the Christmas Ball has collected more than € 650,000, through a live auction of items offered by reputable donors, for different charity associations in the Principality, proving that glamour and social responsibility go hand in hand. Since 2016 the funds have benefited the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation.

Launched back on December 14, 2012, the primary objective of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation is to save lives by putting an end to drowning. Its mission is to raise public awareness about the dangers of water, teach children preventive measures and teach them to swim.

The World Health Organization estimated that 360,000 people drowned worldwide in 2015 (*):

More than 40 fatalities every hour

More than half the victims are under the age of 25

Children under the age of 5 are the most affected

(*) Reproduced with the publisher’s permission – Fact Sheet N°347, May 2017, published by the World Health Organization – http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs347/en/

It is important to note, that even when a drowning is non-fatal, often the victim is left with severe repercussions, in particular neurological. A number of “Learn to Swim” and “Water Safety” programs have been implemented around the world in order to fight against drowning.

The Foundation’s actions are also based on the values of sport such as discipline, self-respect and respect for others, determination and team spirit. The “Sport and Education” program uses sporting activities as tools to contribute to the wellbeing and development for all children no matter their origin or circumstances.

Since the Foundation’s inception more than 590,000 people, mainly children, have benefited from those three programs in 34 countries**.

(**) Australia, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Canada, Chile, Dominican Republic, Fiji, France, Gabon, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Monaco, Morocco, Nepal, Nicaragua, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Serbia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, U.S.A., Vietnam and Zimbabwe.

Space for the Ball is limited, reserve now!

Participation is limited, so if you want to be among the privileged guests at the Christmas Ball, please contact Five Stars Events at Tel.: +377 9770 7875 or by email to [email protected]

Today’s Quote

“Training and competing in the water taught me the importance of discipline, respect for oneself and others, team spirit and dedication. Most significantly, I saw how learning to swim could not only change lives, as it did mine, but also save lives.” HSH Princess Charlene of Monaco

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