Monaco has added a new highlight to its social calendar with the successful debut of the Global Gift Gala, held for the first time on Saturday inside the Hôtel de Paris.

Organised by CMC, the agency co-founded by Camille Gottlieb and Medy Antony, the inaugural gala took place at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo and raised more than €400,000 for charitable projects around the world.

A night of glamour with purpose

Eva Longoria, who serves as honorary chair of the Global Gift Foundation, was radiant as she walked the red carpet before presenting Princess Stéphanie of Monaco with the Philanthropy Award in recognition of her long-standing dedication to humanitarian causes, particularly Fight Aids Monaco. “We are present in around 10 countries, with galas in Paris and Cannes,” revealed Longoria. “This community is very generous and glamorous — it’s the perfect evening to raise funds to support a foundation that helps families in need.”

Longoria highlighted several key initiatives supported by the foundation, including Casa Ángeles, which provides therapies for children whose families cannot afford them, and Quan Châu, an orphanage in Vietnam that receives ongoing assistance.

A gala with a cause

The Monegasque Princely family turned out in full support of the event. Princess Stéphanie attended alongside her children Camille Gottlieb, Louis Ducruet and Marie Ducruet, as well as Alexandre Grimaldi, Prince Albert II’s son. The evening also featured appearances by singer Vitaa and music legend Daddy Yankee, who was among the night’s honourees.

A successful debut for Monaco

With over €400,000 raised on the night, Eva Longoria revealed that the funds would help more than 2,000 children worldwide. For Monaco, it marked the beginning of what could become a powerful annual tradition of giving.

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Photo credit: Frédéric Nebinger, Prince’s Palace