Here's a general view of the sporting hall in Monte Carlo, where the 59th annual Red Cross ball took place on July 27, 2007. The white-tie event is one of the highlights of Monaco's social calendar.
Taking a place of honor at the 59th Red Cross Ball on July 27, 2007 in Monte Carlo is Monaco's royal family, whose members are seen here. From left are Princess Caroline of Hanover, Prince Albert's companion Charlene Wittstock, Princess Stephanie of Monaco, the Monagasque ruler Prince Albert II, and Princess Antoinette of Monaco. Caroline and Stephanie are Albert's sisters; Antoinette is his aunt.
Singer Diana Ross performs on stage during the Red Cross ball on July 27, 2007, in Monte Carlo, France.
Pop-singer and songwriter Raul Midon performs during the 59th Red Cross Ball on July 27, 2007, in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
A place setting on the royal table is seen during the Red Cross ball on July 27, 2007 in Monte Carlo, France. It continues the red and white color scheme of the gala.
Guests are seen arriving at the Red Cross ball on July 27, 2007 in Monte Carlo, France.
Princess Caroline of Hanover sits at one of the tables at the Red Cross ball on July 27, 2007 in Monte Carlo.
Prince Albert II of Monaco dances with his sister Princess Stephanie of Monaco at the 59th Red Cross Ball on July 27, 2007, in Monte Carlo.
Prince Albert II of Monaco escorts his aunt, Princess Antoinette of Monaco, to a table at the 59th Red Cross Ball on July 27, 2007 in Monte Carlo. Antoinette is the sister of the prince's father, the late Prince Rainier.
Prince Ernst August and Princess Caroline of Hanover arrive for the 59th Red Cross Ball on July 27, 2007, in Monte Carlo. Caroline is the older sister of Monaco's ruler, Prince Albert II.
Prince Albert II of Monaco and his companion Charlene Wittstock arrive at the Red Cross ball on July 27, 2007 in Monte Carlo. The South African Olympic swimmer and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model often has been seen in the company of the bachelor prince.
Minister of State Jean-Paul Proust and his wife attend the 59th Red Cross Ball on July 27, 2007, in Monte Carlo.
Dame Shirley Bassey, the Welsh singer, and Amanda Lear, Europe's 1980s disco queen, pose together at the 59th Red Cross Ball on July 27, 2007, in Monte Carlo.
Dancers from the Academie de Danse Princesse Grace perform he 59th Red Cross Ball on July 27, 2007 in Monte Carlo.
American singer Raul Midon, second from left, poses with Monaco's royal family at the 59th Red Cross Ball on July 27, 2007, in Monte Carlo. From left are Princess Caroline of Hanover, Midon, Princess Stephanie of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco. The three royals are the children of the late American actress Grace Kelly and the late Prince Rainier of Monaco.
TV presenter Patrick Sebastien and his wife attend the Red Cross ball on July 27, 2007, in Monte Carlo.
Princess Caroline of Hanover is photographed as she watches the festivities at the Red Cross ball on July 27, 2007, in Monte Carlo.
Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Stephanie of Monaco switch partners with Charlene Wittstock and her partner during the Red Cross ball on July 27, 2007 in Monte Carlo.