Princess Charlene of Monaco shows off transformation in sheer dress: 'Hardly recognised her'

Princess Charlene of Monaco, 45, was an absolute vision of elegance at the 74th Red Cross Gala in Monaco, stealing the show with her timeless fashion choices and chic hair transformation.

She was accompanied to the annual charity event by her husband, Prince Albert II of Monaco, and the couple’s niece, Camille Gottlieb, daughter of Princess Stéphanie of Monaco.

The Monégasque royal graced the prestigious event wearing a billowing ivory gown that exuded her customary timeless elegance. The tunic dress, with a sheer overlay embellished with crystals, featured a scooped neckline, romantic cuffed sleeves, and a waist-cinching belt, beautifully accentuating her athletic silhouette.

Princess Charlene elevated her look with exquisite drop earrings from Van Cleef & Arpels' Romeo and Juliet collection, paired perfectly with a satin pillow box clutch.

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But it wasn't just her outfit that turned heads; her new hairstyle also made a stunningly chic statement. The mother-of-two showcased a moody mahogany-hued, soft-cropped pixie cut, adding to her already impressive list of hairstyles this season.

Princess Charlene completed her look with dewy foundation, rosy blush, and a petrol blue smokey eye.

Prince Albert II made a dashing appearance in an ivory evening jacket, complemented by a red bow tie and pocket square. He paired this with black pleated trousers and a crisp white Oxford shirt.

Meanwhile, Gottlieb looked stunning in a sleeveless lilac gown, elegantly draped beneath a tulle cape. Her formal attire also featured intricate crystal embellishments, just like her aunt's ensemble.

Royal style watchers couldn't get enough of Princess Charlene's timeless look, flooding social media with compliments for her evening wear and the chic hair makeover.

"She looks stunning in the outfit. And the new hair!" one person wrote, while another commented, "Wow, I hardly recognised her. She looks fabulous."

Indeed, Princess Charlene's fashion choices for the Red Cross Gala have always been showstoppers.

Just last year, all eyes were on the former Olympic swimmer as she graced the event in a magnificent Prada dress, with delicate sequins and floral beading. The floor-length gown, with a scooped neckline, cropped sleeves, and silhouette-enhancing A-line skirt was another of many popular choices for the fashion-forward royal.

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