Monaco royals attend Saint Devote celebrations

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert's twins charm well-wishers on their first ever royal walkabout

The royals attended Sainte Devote celebrations in Monaco

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UPDATED JANUARY 29, 2020 7:16 AM ESTJAN 29, 2020, 7:16 AM EST

The annual Sainte Devote celebrations were a family affair for Princess Charlene and Prince Albert . The royal couple stepped out with their five-year-old twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella , for events in honor of Monaco’s patron saint, Saint Devota. On Sunday (January 26) evening, the foursome attended the traditional boat burning ceremony. The twins, under the careful watch of their doting parents, lit the vessel on fire with torches. The following day, January 27, the Monaco siblings joined their mom and dad on the balcony of the palace as the Sainte Devote festivities continued. This year marked Gabriella’s return to the celebrations. Last year, the young Princess was absent while brother Jacques attended with his parents. The family outing came on the heels of Charlene’s 42nd birthday on Saturday .

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The five-year-old twins charmed the crowds as they greeted well-wishers on January 26 with their parents.

Jacques and Gabriella lit the boat on fire with their torches, while Albert and Charlene kept a close eye on their son and daughter.

Gabriella made a colorful splash for her return to the boat burning ceremony wearing a red coat. The young Princess finished off her look with a scarf and headband.

The ever-stylish Charlene kept warm in a blue double-face coat by Louis Vuitton that she teamed with Versace boots.

Gabriella did not attend the boat burning ceremony in 2019.

The Monaco twins shared a tender sibling moment during the event. Charlene revealed in 2019 that Jacques and Gabriella “have incredible affection and kindness for each other.”

Charlene looked chic in a Dior ensemble for mass at the Monaco Cathedral on Jan. 27.

Nothing shady here! The twins sported sunglasses as they waved from the balcony of the palace.

Princess Gabriella was seen playing with a toy doughnut amid the festivities.

While the royal family isn’t always together because of work obligations, Charlene has previously said that when she, Albert and their kids are with each other, no matter where they are, that is “home.”