Princess Charlene’s Monaco Grand Prix Style Evolution at Full Speed: Shades of Blue in Louis Vuitton, Playful Patterning in Akris and More

Julia Teti

Fri, May 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM UTC

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Princess Charlene of Monaco has been a regular attendee at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix since 2007, showcasing her fashionable looks from brands like Louis Vuitton and Akris.
The Monaco Grand Prix, set to begin on Sunday, attracts high-profile figures in the sport and has gained popularity through media like the Netflix docudrama “Drive to Survive” and collaborations with fashion brands such as LVMH.
Princess Charlene's past Grand Prix outfits have included custom jumpsuits, sleeveless maxidresses, and colorful maxidresses, showcasing her style evolution over the years.

Princess Charlene of Monaco has been a mainstay at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix for several years. The 2025 edition of the event kicks off on Sunday and will feature some of the most high-profile figures in the sport, which has seen a rise in popularity thanks in no small part to the Netflix docudrama " Drive to Survive ," expansion with fashion brands like LVMH and more.

Princess Charlene, wife of 14 years to Prince Albert II, has attended the Monaco Grand Prix and its surrounding events since 2007. The event is always an ideal opportunity for the royal to try on some of her most fashionable threads. Ahead, WWD breaks down Princess Charlene's Monaco Grand Prix looks through the years.

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2024

Prince Albert of Monaco and Princess Charlene at the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 26, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

For the 2024 Grand Prix, Princess Charlene styled a custom jumpsuit courtesy of Louis Vuitton. The royal's look featured long sleeves and a cinched waist. The ensemble was designed with suited inspiration with sharp lapels and sinuous elements thanks to the rounded shoulders. The pant legs of the look were tapered with a single pleat.

2023

Prince Albert of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco at the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

At the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix, Princess Charlene styled a look courtesy of Akris, one of her favorite brands. The sleeveless maxidress featured a flowing silk georgette fabric and design accented by front pleats that showed off a fluttering rainbow detail. Shades of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple were featured in the exposed, open panels of the pleats.

2022

(L-R) Patrick Dempsey, Prince Albert of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco at the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2022 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Princess Charlene chose a design courtesy of Akris ' spring 2021 collection in 2022. The royal styled a sleeveless blue elongated, tunic-style top with white trousers for her attire. Princess Charlene's tunic included geometric shapes in shades of white and black.

2019

Prince Albert of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco at the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 26, 2019 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In 2019, Princess Charlene wore another Akris ensemble. The look came courtesy of the label's spring 2019 collection and featured salmon-colored silk palazzo trousers, paired with a sleeveless top with an elongated, asymmetric hem and high neckline.

2018

Prince Albert of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco at the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit de Monaco on May 27, 2018 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

For the 2018 edition of the Monaco Grand Prix, Princess Charlene opted for a colorful piece from the Akris spring 2018 collection . The style featured a sleeveless maxidress with an Art Deco-inspired print in shades of vibrant blues, orange, pink and more with geometric inspiration.

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