Princess Charlene attends 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival
Held at the iconic Grimaldi Forum, the festival drew the world's television elite to the Riviera.
The royal couple, ever the picture of elegance, took centre stage at the Crystal Nymph Award ceremony on 17 June.
The highlight of the night was when American actress and producer Robin Wright received the coveted Crystal Nymph Award from Prince Albert himself, according to New My Royals.
'It's an honour to be recognised in a place that celebrates the power of storytelling,' Wright said.
Princess Charlene, who has always championed women's causes, had also attended the Women with Purpose lunch the previous day.
Organised by Swiss fashion house Akris, the event celebrated women striving for a fairer, more inclusive world.
'Empowering women is not just a trend. It's a necessity,' Princess Charlene remarked, drawing applause from an audience that included influential figures from across the globe.
Founded in 1961 by Prince Rainier III as a tribute to Princess Grace, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival has become a must-attend event for the world's television industry.
This year, the festival ran from 13 to 17 June, offering exclusive screenings, behind-the-scenes panels, and red carpet reunions.
The Golden Nymph Awards are the heart of the festival, recognising excellence in fiction, documentaries, news, and environmental storytelling.
This year, Sweden's Vanguard clinched the Golden Nymph for Best Series, while On a Day in September won Best Fiction Film.
The Prince Rainier III Special Prize went to Rewilding Sharks , a nod to environmental innovation—a theme close to many South African hearts.
AMADE awarded the prize for child protection to Children in the Fire, and the Monaco Red Cross honoured L'ange de Boutcha with the prize for humanitarian law.
As the curtain fell, Prince Albert summed up the spirit of the event: 'Television brings us together. It gives us the chance to see the world through different eyes.'
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