AP
July 31st saw one of the major social events not only in the principality of Monaco, but all of Europe. The annual Red Cross Galal was held in Monte Carlo, and royals, socialites and celebrities were rubbing elbows together as they raised money for the organization.
Monaco’s Sovereign Prince Albert II, his girlfriend Charlene Wittstock and sister Princess Stephanie were present for the event. So were singer Shirley Bassey, socialite Ivana Trump, and legendary American astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
But noticeably absent from the ball was Princess Caroline, considered by many to be Monaco’s First Lady. It is rare that Caroline would not make it to one of her country’s biggest events.
The Princess has also not been present for several of Monaco’s most recent events, such as the Grand Prix events.
Such absenteeism is fueling rumors that all is not well with Caroline’s marriage to Prince Ernst August of Hannover. But only those two know what is really going on.
