Princess Charlene 'snubs' glitzy event in New York leaving Prince Albert to attend solo

Albert, 66, is the son of the late Princess Grace, who shot to fame in Hollywood as a 1950s actress under her maiden name, Grace Kelly.

Tonight's event is celebrating 40 years of the Princess Grace Awards, dedicated to supporting extraordinary emerging artists in theatre, dance and film.

However, Albert's wife, Princess Charlene of Monaco, will not be joining her husband of 13 years for the event, despite regularly attending in the past.

She last attended the awards show in 2022, wearing a Terrence Bray Dress which featured a beautiful floral design.

Charlene wore a unique necklace at the time, designed by Lorenz Baumer for Maison Mazerea.

The rare pink diamond was called the Grace Diamond, and it is owned by the brand Maison Mazerea.

The brand also supports the Princess Grace Foundation.

It is unclear why Princess Charlene, 46, will not be attending tonight's awards show.

GB News has contacted the royal's representatives for comment.

Charlene first attended the Princess Grace Awards in 2007 as Albert's then-girlfriend.

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She has attended almost every year since alongside Prince Albert, who she married in 2011.

The couple welcomed twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, in 2014.

Charlene and Albert first met in 2000 at the Mare Nostrum International Swimming Meet in Monaco.

Albert said he thought Charlene was a friendly, cheerful, and approachable swimmer.