Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco at the 2012 Ballo del Giglio in Florence, Italy on October 10, 2012
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco

…and looking resplendent while at it, at the 2012 Ballo del Giglio held in Florence on Weds evening. Gucci, who was the main sponsor of the event, dressed her in a customised Autumn/Winter 2012 number. Wanna peek?

Customisation of the Gucci Autumn/Winter 2012 number for Princess Charlene of Monaco's appearance at the 2012 Ballo del Giglio in Florence, Italy on October 10, 2012 (Photo courtesy | Vogue Italia/GoRunway/Gucci)
Customisation of the Gucci Autumn/Winter 2012 number for Princess Charlene (Photo courtesy | Vogue Italia/GoRunway/Gucci)
Princess Charlene of Monaco at the 2012 Ballo del Giglio in Florence, Italy on October 10, 2012
Stunning!
Prince Albert & Princess Charlene of Monaco at the 2012 Ballo del Giglio in Florence, Italy on October 10, 2012 (Photo courtesy | Gucci/Getty Images)
Prince Albert & Princess Charlene of Monaco (Photo courtesy | Gucci/Getty Images)

It’s gorgeous, isn’t it?! I totally heart the cascading ruffles and the emerald floral embroidered belt, which gave the black silk-georgette pleated open-back gown an extra dose of wow! A black beaded clutch and black suede & silver beaded high-heel sandals, both by the Italian fashion house, completed her look.

Prince Albert & Princess Charlene of Monaco at the 2012 Ballo del Giglio in Florence, Italy on October 10, 2012
Princess Charlene & Prince Albert of Monaco
Prince Albert & Princess Charlene of Monaco at the 2012 Ballo del Giglio in Florence, Italy on October 10, 2012
Princess Charlene & Prince Albert share a dance

She’s just so pretty and elegant, no? I much prefer her to Kate Middleton. How about you?