Princess Charlene Suits Up In Beige For Monaco National Day 2011 (PHOTOS)

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II greeted citizens and took part in festivities today in honor of Monaco's 2011 National Day, an annual celebration of the feast day of St Rainier of Arezzo. And this year's fete is a particularly special occasion: though she's been with Albert for years, 2011 marks Princess Charlene’s first Monaco National Day as a married woman.

And the princess' style didn't disappoint. Charlene, who's been opting for monochromatic outfits lately, followed suit and gussied up in head-to-toe beige. Wrapped in a tan jacket with a funnel neck, she also wore tan elbow-length gloves as the royal couple celebrated mass at the Cathedrale Notre-Dame Immaculee and watched a parade from their balcony. Holding a tan clutch, Charlene looked elegant with her blonde hair swept back in a bun.

We think the princess looks gorgeous, but we also love what she wore at last year's National Day. Then, Charlene -- who was still Albert's fiancee -- took a bigger fashion risk in a patterned tan suit and a whimsical hat.

Hillary Clinton released a statement congratulating the country on its 155th National Day and wishing Charlene and Albert "the greatest happiness in the years to come." The festivities today and this weekend will include ceremonies, fireworks, a bonfire, concerts and children's shows.

Earlier this month, the royal couple made their first appearance in America after getting married, at the Princess Grace Awards to honor Julie Andrews. At that event, Charlene wowed in a glittery black Dior gown.

See Charlene's beautiful tan outfit in our slideshow below!

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[tangelan]

10:20 PM on 11/21/2011

She makes me sad.

[Rozanna]

09:40 PM on 11/21/2011

She is odd looking in my opinion, but she did choose a beautiful suit this time around, and she looks lovely in it.

[elizabethwhite]

01:50 AM on 11/21/2011

Personally I would love to see this suit in pale mauve on her.

[imo]

08:34 PM on 11/20/2011

I love her outfit..... especially the jacket. She looks great.

[LCSWquilter]

06:01 PM on 11/20/2011

She looks beautiful, but are they happy? I hope so.

[ABXNOMORE]

10:38 AM on 11/21/2011

Who cares. This is the Style section not the psycho -analysis section.

She looks beautiful and she dresses impeccably. She's got it all together with a fabulous sense of style, so much more so than most of the royals that appear on this site. Her clothes clearly are the best that money can buy and it shows. She is always put together with tremendous sophistication, including her make up, hair and accessories. Her look is flawless. She is the best dressed royal on the scene right now by far.

[santiago sherwood]

08:14 PM on 11/21/2011

well if she has a child, I bet albert was not around for the task.

[weebils]

08:16 AM on 11/20/2011

http://www.theipinionsjournal.com/index.php/2005/05/monacos-and-europes-first-black-prince/

[ABXNOMORE]

08:42 AM on 11/20/2011

Why it is necessary to post this? So much hate here. Off topic. We are talking about Charlene's outfit.

This is not a gossip column.

[weebils]

12:46 PM on 11/20/2011

OH, so it's hate to tell the truth that there is a little black prince? This is why he is hidden away. People can't handle the truth.

[hypyrwyf]

04:45 PM on 11/21/2011

That article is really foul. And very old.

[ABXNOMORE]

05:16 PM on 11/21/2011

Any mention of this couple brings out the foulest comments, hate and pettiness.

We're supposed to be discussing her how she looks, her outfit not airing the family laundry.

I'm sure there are other sites you trolls can go to for that so others don't have to be exposed to your foulness and pettiness.

[weebils]

05:35 PM on 11/21/2011

A black prince really bothers you

[janaburch]

07:37 AM on 11/20/2011

She is either the world's biggest sourpuss or the most unhappy person on the planet. Where is her radiant smile?

[ABXNOMORE]

08:44 AM on 11/20/2011

Her radiance shines from within. She doesn't even need to smile to exude radiance.

Such hate, very unnecessary and unattractive.

[GracieGiraffe]

09:12 AM on 11/20/2011

My lord, you are smitten, Abx?

[janaburch]

02:47 PM on 11/20/2011

I don't see her radiance shining from within. I see someone whose smile never reaches her eyes. She is a beautiful woman. I wish she seemed happier. I wish you did too.

[firstamendment3]

11:09 AM on 11/20/2011

Guess she found out that not every ruler has twelve inches...

[GracieGiraffe]

06:45 PM on 11/20/2011

Excellent!

[gobgob]

06:03 AM on 11/20/2011

I thought the whole interview was totally pointless. Costas is a sports announcer, not one skilled at getting at the underlying reasons for such personal traits. I had a hard time understanding how NBC stooped to the cable fair of experts.

[Agar1980]

03:49 AM on 11/20/2011

She looks stunning! Her mother-in-law would be proud! That's funny, when the british royal couple came to the US, everyone made such a huge deal! Yet, I wasn't even aware that this cute pair made a visit as well. Just as there's a DVD of Kate Middleton's ceremony, I wish they could release one of the Monegasque Royal Wedding. It was very charming, elegant, and would definitely purchase it.

[ABXNOMORE]

08:50 AM on 11/20/2011

It was a superbly elegant and tasteful wedding. Impeccably so.

[Billie Plumley]

02:15 AM on 11/20/2011

OMG you made me go look at that EEEK, so embarrassing for her! And what is SHE doing with THAT? I dont care how broke I am I'd never settle for a wealthy man that looks like HELL

[agness nutter]

12:33 AM on 11/20/2011

Given the god-awful colour of the prince's trousers, why are we even talking about what the princess is wearing? They don't match his tunic - they look like clown pants.

[JrayTo]

12:25 AM on 11/20/2011

are they cousins?

[NonPrawf]

12:00 AM on 11/20/2011

It's nice to see how the .001% dresses.

[Kittenesque]

10:58 PM on 11/19/2011

Ah now this is one royal with some achievement behind her. Thank God she does not have a sister.

[ABXNOMORE]

01:17 AM on 11/20/2011

Achievement, style, elegance, poise, grace and beauty--she has it all in one nice neat package.

[GracieGiraffe]

09:12 AM on 11/20/2011

Achievement is all relative. She is a world class swimmer, but does not have a high school degree.

[loveisallyouneed2]

10:55 PM on 11/19/2011

Having lived as a neighbor of Monaco for many years (as a USA 99%er not much chance I could live there, actually) I kind of like them, or I did under Ranier and Grace. These two, the royal offspring and his consort, are anything but royal. they are both despots and shams. Look at their pasts, look at their faces.
Sigh. Another monarchy down the drain.