The Singapore branch of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation hosted The Glaciers gala ball on Wednesday evening, marking the final event of Prince Albert II’s Asia-Pacific tour. The evening brought together dignitaries, environmental leaders, and philanthropists to raise awareness and funds for glacial conservation efforts.
Among the prominent attendees were Singapore’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, and the event’s host, Jacky Deromedi, chair of the Singapore branch of the foundation. The 5th edition of the ‘Ball in Monaco’ gala highlighted the Prince’s ongoing commitment to global environmental advocacy, with proceeds supporting initiatives to combat climate change and protect the planet’s vulnerable ecosystems.
Fashion and fundraising take center stage
The evening featured a runway presentation by French-Brazilian designer Anne Fontaine, whose Ice & Snow White collection was inspired by the gala’s glacial theme. Fontaine’s designs combined high fashion with the event’s underlying environmental message.
A charity auction, held during the gala, showcased several unique items. These included a one-of-a-kind Chronomètre à Résonance watch by François-Paul Journe, engraved with “S.A.S Albert II Singapore 2024”, and a bespoke polar bear bracelet by Faidee featuring Burmese rubies, diamonds, and sapphires. Both pieces also underlined the theme of environmental preservation and drew attention to the impact of climate change on glaciers worldwide.
A reflective conclusion to the Asia-Pacific tour
Prince Albert II used the event to highlight the importance of collective efforts in addressing climate challenges, encouragine attendees to become ambassadors for the cause.
Past editions of the ‘Ball in Monaco’ have promoted projects and initiatives such as agricultural development in Bangladesh, renewable energy in Myanmar, the protection of endangered animal species in Vietnam and China, and combatting deforestation in Myanmar and Indonesia.
The 5th edition of the gala was an important conclusion to Prince Albert II’s Asia-Pacific visit, which included meetings with entrepreneurs and organisations focused on blue economy initiatives, particularly those related to the collection and recycling of plastic products.
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Main photo: Prince Albert II with, from left to right, event host Jacky Deromedi, and Fashion Designer Anne Fontaine. Photo credit: Michael Alessi, Prince’s Palace