Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 83rd Monaco F1 Grand Prix reception in a striking emerald dress, rubbing elbows with Formula One champion Max Verstappen and his girlfriend Kelly Piquet. The event, held at the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco City, drew a glittering crowd of racing royalty and celebrities. Less than 24 hours later, Charlene and Prince Albert II were photographed in the paddock,where she again turned heads in a pleated red dress.

Monaco’s High‑Profile F1 Night: A Royal‑Racing Cocktail

According to the source, the Monaco Grand Prix reception was a “glamorous affair” that brought together the royal couple, Verstappen, and Piquet. The gathering took place at the Oceanographic Museum, a marine sciences museum in Monaco City, and was attended by international stars such as Lily Collins and Princess and Junior Andre. The source notes that Charlene, 48, was “beaming in an emerald dress” and posed for photographs with her husband, while Verstappen and Piquet were seen in navy suits and a chocolate‑brown dress respectively.

Protocol Under Fire After Madrid Curtsy

Less than a week earlier, Charlene and Albert greeted King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia at the Palace of Zarzuela in Madrid. The source reports that Charlene’s curtsy to both the king and queen sparked a debae on social media. One X user argued that, as the consort of a head of state , Charlene should not have curtsied to the king, labeling it a protocol error. Another commenter defended her, noting that “Her Serene Highness” is a lower rank than “Majesty” and that her reverence was appropriate.

Historical Precedent: Charlene’s 2019 Confession

In 2019, Charlene admitted to the South African media outlet Rapport that she often struggles with royal protocol, confessing that she “addresses royals incorrectly, or often curtsey to those I shouldn’t be curtsying to, or I forget to curtsy.” The source cites this admission to highlight that the recent curtsy controversy is not the first time the princess has faced criticism for etiquette missteps.

What’s Still Unclear About the Madrid Incident?

While the source details the social media backlash, it does not specify whether any official diplomatic channels addressed the alleged breach. It also leaves unanswered whether the Spanish royal household issued any formal comment or whether the incident affected the broader diplomatic outcomes of the Monegasque visit. Finally,the source does not reveal whether Charlene’s curtsy was a spontaneous gesture or a rehearsed protocol act.

Royal Family Dynamics: The Twins in the Spotlight

The source mentions a recent unseen photograph of Charlene with her 11‑year‑old twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, captioned “wishing all moms a Happy Mother’s Day.” The image , released by the royal household, offered a rare glimpse into the private lives of the young royals, who are usually kept out of the public eye. Earlier portraits from December 10 celebrated the twins’ 11th birthdays, showing them in matching white attire.