We had to wait until the end of 2025 for Charlene of Monaco (47) to surprise us with a new look. Years ago, Prince Albert’s wife was known for leaving us speechless with her bold hairstyles, but that has not been the case lately. Over the past 12 months, Charlene has stuck to the same style, always wearing her hair pulled back in low, elegant, sophisticated buns. This week, however, she has reappeared, showing off a new head of hair.
© GTRESAlongside her husband, her sister-in-law
Princess Stéphanie and her niece Camille Gottlieb attended the premiere of the charity show Monaco Under the Stars, held at the Fontvieille Big Top. Charlene was the undisputed star of the evening, as this Christmas production originated from her desire to provide children with a magical moment during the holidays. All proceeds will go to the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation and the Monaco Animal Shelter, two organizations she presides over.
For this special occasion, the Princess wore a camel suede coat with a belt by the exclusive Parisian label Nour Hammour, Miu Miu leather boots, and a Prada bag, all in the same tone, along with a white turtleneck sweater and striking diamond earrings. But as we said, the most eye-catching detail was her beauty look.
© GTRESCharlene went for a meaningful change to her hair, and, in addition to cutting off a few inches, she wore it down for the first time all year. The style, more natural and relaxed, highlighted her beauty and had a clear rejuvenating effect. She also opted for a sleek straight finish, which is not something she usually does. Her hair was perfectly styled with a touch of volume at the ends, while her soft, luminous makeup complemented her new look.
© AFP via Getty ImagesThe change is not just an aesthetic detail. It is also seen as a sign of her personal evolution and her move toward a more relaxed, modern, and approachable style. Charlene has chosen to celebrate the holiday season with a new hairstyle, stepping away from the more formal, protocol-driven image we have seen from her in recent months.
Charlene’s updos
As we mentioned, in 2025, the princess will prefer to wear her hair up. Prince Albert of Monaco’s wife has shown the versatility of her hair by opting for all kinds of buns. They were almost always low, with a few loose strands framing her face and giving the look a more relaxed feel. On some occasions, she chose more formal updos, showing her most sophisticated, classic, and elegant side.
© AFP via Getty ImagesThe styles she has repeated the most are, without a doubt, low updos with soft, textured waves, with special emphasis on volume at the roots. This provides her a more relaxed and natural look while remaining elegant. In terms of color, her hair stays within a range of very natural blonde tones, although at her most recent appearance we saw a warmer shade that enhances her fresh, natural image.
