Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco attend a circus festival with their children, who playfully wear red clown noses

The children of Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco enjoyed a playful outing – and wore some fun red noses – as they attended a circus festival with their parents on Saturday.

The royal couple appeared in good spirits as they were photographed at the Grand Parade and Open-Air Circus Show with their nine-year-old twins Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques in Monte Carlo.

Charlene, 45, looked typically chic as she dressed warmly in a beige coat which she teamed with a black turtleneck.

She completed the look with black trousers and suede boots – and added a touch of glamor with diamond earrings.

Elsewhere, Albert, 65, looked dapper in a navy blue jacket and gray trousers.

The 46th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival celebrated its founder, the late Prince Rainier III – Albert's father – with a mix of traditional and modern circus acts.

The couple smiled as they led their children around the attractions.

There were decorated floats, performers in traditional costumes, elephants, horses, an orchestra and even clowns who provided the musical entertainment for the Parade.

The family outing comes after the couple handed out presents to excited children at the Prince's Palace last month.

Former Olympian Charlene looked festive in a red sweater, which she teamed with matching boots with vibrant heels.

She also wore a black coat as she walked arm-in-arm with her husband Albert, who chose a Christmas-themed tie for the occasion.

He paired his red accessory – decorated with designs of Santa Claus, Christmas trees, stockings and presents – with a crisp white shirt and navy blue jacket and trousers.

Charlene and Albert were all smiles as they chatted with the families visiting the palace.

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco enjoyed the Circus Festival with their children on Saturday

The royal family watched the parade from a window before taking to the streets to enjoy the attractions

Princess Charlene looked quintessentially chic as she dressed warmly in a beige coat which she teamed with a black turtleneck

It was a busy month as the couple had also recently attended a Christmas charity event at the Red Cross headquarters.

The pair spent the afternoon handing out Christmas presents to the elderly as part of the festive celebration.

It came shortly after an adorable portrait of the Monegasque royals was revealed by fan accounts for their 2023 Christmas card.

In the image, Albert and Charlene can be seen posing next to their young children, who have both just celebrated their ninth birthday.

Although the palace has not yet released the official portrait, an early copy was shared by a royal fan account on Instagram. The official version is expected to have higher definition.

In contrast to the informal Christmas card from the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Royal Family of Monaco opted for a much more formal approach.

Charlene completed her look with black trousers and suede boots – and added some more glamor with diamond earrings

The royals walked down the street after the Circus Parade and smiled at the crowd after their family day out

Prince Albert appeared cheerful as he greeted crowds on the streets of Monaco on Saturday

Princess Charlene looked spectacular in a sophisticated velvet dress with a draped burnt copper neckline.

The mother of two lovingly embraced her son Jacques, who wasted no time leaning against his mother's chest.

Smiling in front of a Christmas tree, Albert matched his son and dressed to the nines in a tuxedo. During the photo shoot, he stood behind his family, keeping one hand firmly on his wife's back.

Meanwhile, nine-year-old Gabriella put on a lovely show in a deep red dress, which, like her mother's, was made of velour.