A look back at Monaco's National Day 2016

Monaco's spectacular National Day celebration last year was truly a family affair, with the youngest generation of royals – and a then-pregnant Beatrice Borromeo – stealing the show during the festivities. <p>Greeting well-wishers from the palace balcony, Princess Charlene held daughter Princess Gabriella while Prince Albert placed a kiss on the head of his heir, son Prince Jacques. Here, we look back at all the highlights from 2016's celebration. Photo: © Getty Images
Twins Jacques and Gabriella, who turned two a few weeks after National Day on Dec 2, looked sweet in their matching white outfits. The princess' jacket was by Armani Junior. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Standing next to husband Pierre Casiraghi – Princess Caroline's son – a pregnant Beatrice Borromeo was elegant in an haute couture ensemble by Armani Privé. The couple has since welcomed their first child, a baby boy. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
The appearance was Beatrice's first since news of her pregnancy. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Mom of two Princess Charlene kept her look sleek and simple in black. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Princess Charlene wore a 1950s-inspired hat, perhaps a nod to her late mother-in-law, silver screen star Grace Kelly. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Little Sacha Casiraghi held hands with grandmother Princess Caroline and dad Andrea Casiraghi. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Princess Caroline's granddaughter India Casiraghi, who was then 19 months old, made her first National Day appearance with dad Andrea Casiraghi and mom Tatiana Santo Domingo. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Charlotte Casriaghi looked characteristically chic in a red ruffle-trimmed coat and matching hat with veil. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Charlotte was on mommy duty, too – she was also spotted keeping her son Raphaël entertained. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Princess Caroline, wearing Chanel, with daughter Princess Alexandra of Hanover. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Pierre Casiraghi and wife Beatrice, far right, with (left to right) Andrea Casiraghi and wife Tatiana Santo Domingo – holding hands with daughter India – Charlotte Casiraghi and Princess Stephanie's daughter Camille Gottlieb. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Future dad Pierre Casiraghi got some practice in with adorable niece India. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Charlotte Casiraghi pointed out the happenings below to son Raphaël, whose dad is the royal's ex-partner, actor Gad Elmaleh. Joining them on the balcony were Princess Stephanie, left, and her son Louis Ducruet, 23. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Peek-a-boo! Raphaël took in the sights from his very special vantage point. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Royal cousins Sacha and Raphaël waved tiny Monaco flags. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Princess Caroline did the honors of explaining the military parade to her grandson Sacha Casiraghi. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
During the mass held at Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Princess Charlene, second from left, joined husband Prince Albert and Princess Grace's two daughters, Princess Stephanie, left, and Princess Caroline. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene thanked church officials outside the cathedral. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Prince Albert gave a wave with wife Princess Charlene by his side. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Another view of the festivities held in the courtyard, which was also the scene of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene's 2011 wedding. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
A family portrait in the Monaco Palace Courtyard. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
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