Bold claim: Jenny Packham is cementing itself as the season’s must-have for royalty, with Charlene of Monaco joining an illustrious lineup of royal fashion fans. Princess Charlene stepped out in a Jenny Packham dress at Le Bal de Noël, a look the designer has been sparking across crowned heads this season. The event, a black-tie Christmas gala curated by Charlene, brought together plenty of high-profile figures to support her children’s charity through a Sotheby’s auction. The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation focuses on drowning prevention and promoting athletic education for young people, a cause close to Charlene’s heart given her Olympic swimming background and the personal tragedy of a cousin’s drowning.
Charlene attended the gala with Prince Albert II, and she received the inaugural Monaco Star award from event organizer Sandrine Knoell, a nod to individuals whose work uplifts youth. The award was presented by the International Christmas Ball Action Committee. On the fashion front, Charlene wore a Grecian-inspired gown from Jenny Packham’s Spring 2026 collection. The dress featured a pleated cape and a sparkling belt, complemented by a wavy updo and diamond floral earrings, marking the first public reveal of this design. It’s another example of Packham’s growing influence among the world’s royals this season.
The royal couple’s night out fostered a warm, romantic display as they headlined the gala. Earlier in the week, the Princess of Wales had already illuminated the Packham moment in an icy blue gown during the German state banquet at Windsor Castle. Catherine, a seasoned theatregoer of fashion, has repeatedly trusted Packham’s sleek silhouettes and glittering accents to translate international attention into polished, widely loved looks—from movie premiere glamour to refined charity galas.
Other royal women have followed suit. Princess Madeleine of Sweden appeared in a striking ice-blue Packham gown at the Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm, alongside Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel. The ensemble echoed the Windsor ball gown in its cool tone, showing Packham’s versatile appeal across Europe’s royal wardrobes. Coronets and tiaras also punctuated the occasions: Catherine wore Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet Tiara at Windsor, while Madeleine opted for the Aquamarine Kokoshnik Tiara at Nobel ceremonies, each piece steeped in royal history.
The Netherlands did not miss the moment either. Princess Catharina-Amalia wore a Jenny Packham gown to a state visit in Amsterdam and complemented it with the Dutch Diamond bandeau, a tiara with deep royal pedigree dating back to the 19th century.
Now Charlene has joined this gilded circle of Packham-clad royals. Known for her ultra-luxurious sartorial choices—from Oscar de la Renta to Prada—the Princess of Monaco is adding another landmark look to her wardrobe. Jenny Packham’s presence on royal red carpets continues to grow, and Charlene’s appearance underscores the designer’s status as a go-to for modern royalty.
