From Princess Diana to Charlene of Monaco, see all the royals who mingled with stars like JLo at Cannes

The best royal moments in Cannes Film Festival history

Weekend Editor

UPDATED MAY 29, 2020 10:42 AM EDTMAY 29, 2020, 10:42 AM EDT

Right now, we should be feasting on photos of Hollywood’s finest all glammed up and strutting along the French Rivera. Alas, Cannes Film Festival was cancelled for the first time since WWII - the only other time in its history. There’s nothing quite like the shimmering crowning jewel of film festivals and we’ll miss it so. Since no new material will be rolling in, join us in fighting the sadness by looking back at old photos of Cannes’ most iconic guests: royalty. From Princess Diana to Grace Kelly , we’ve rounded up an album of the best royal moments in Cannes history!

Starry Charlotte Casiraghi (2019)

Monaco’s Charlotte Casiraghi turned heads on the red carpet at the premiere of Lux Aeterna in May of 2019. We still can’t get over this striking Saint Laurent number.

Fashion royalty meets royalty royalty (2017)

Jordan’s Queen Rania shared a fun (and fierce) moment with Naomi Campbell on the Fashion for Relief event carpet during Cannes.

Think pink (2017)

We know this is a royal-focused gallery, but Salma Hayek’s hair is stealing the show. A Gucci-clad Charlotte Casiraghi and her Oscar-nominee pal were spotted lookin’ fierce in floral ensembles at the Women in Motion Awards dinner at during the 70th Cannes on May 21.

Royal trio (2017)

Inside, royalty collided as Rania mingled with British royal’s Sarah Ferguson and daughter Princess Beatrice.

Charlene\'s yacht style (2013)

Princess Charlene has made various chic appearances at the festival, including this pantsuit moment at the Roberto Cavalli Yacht Party on May 22, 2013 during the 66th Cannes.

Jenny from the Hotel du Cap (2010)

#Obsessed. Princess Charlene and Jennifer Lopez mingled at amfAR‘s Cinema Against AIDS 2010 benefit gala at the Hotel du Cap on May 20, 2010 during Cannes.

I\'m here! (2006)

Beatrice Borromeo walked the red carpet at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival’s premiere of Marie Antoinette - ironic?

Strut (2004)

Grace Kelly’s daughter Princess Caroline of Hanover suited up and stepped out with husband Ernst August of Hanover for the premiere for Michale Moore’s film Fahrenheit 911 at Le Palais de Festival at the 57th Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2004.

Diana’s Cinderella moment (1987)

Princess Diana may have only gone to Cannes once, but her look is everlasting. Harry and William’s mom debuted one of her most iconic dresses ever at the festival’s Gala in honor of actor Sir Alec Guinness on May 15, 1987. Though Prince Albert walked beside his love, all eyes were on Diana in the pale blue chiffon strapless gown which was designed by Catherine Walker.

Fun fact: the dress is said to be an homage to Grace Kelly’s costume in Hitchcock’s film To Catch A Theif.

Pass the appies (1955)

What could be more iconic than this photo of Grace Kelly checking out the party appetizers with French actor Jean-Pierre Aumont during a Cannes reception on May 12, 1955

Seaside sweetie (1955)

Well, perhaps this photo of the legend waving from a dock at Cannes. It was on this trip that she connected with Prince Rainier of Monaco.