Sarah Ferguson channels Hollywood glamour in caped gown at Knights Of Charity gala in Cannes The Duchess of York, 64, looked stunning in a fitted monochrome gown READ MORE: Sarah Ferguson cancels Perth visit ahead of Australian book tour as she doesn't wish to 'distract or detract' from King Charles' trip Down Under By Monique Rubins For Mailonline Published: 17:08 EDT, 22 July 2024 | Updated: 17:13 EDT, 22 July 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Sarah Ferguson triumphed in the style stakes on Monday evening as she attended a charity gala dinner in Cannes on the French Riviera. The Duchess of York , 64, looked magnificent in a figure-hugging, monochrome gown complete with black opera gloves. Topped with a white cape which covered the royal's shoulders, the satin column dress was a perfect play on the theme of ' Grace Kelly and Cary Grant', which was chosen for this year's 'Knights of Charity Gala' dinner.
The elegant mother of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie completed the old Hollywood glamour look with a dainty handbag and a pair of beautiful pearl earrings. With her auburn hair in loose curls and brushed to one side, she looked every inch the Hollywood star. Sarah Ferguson (pictured), 64, embraced old Hollywood glamour for a charity gala dinner in Cannes on Monday evening Sarah let her outfit speak for itself and opted for simple make-up for the occasion - black eyeliner and a slick of pale pink lipstick.
The Duchess was pictured with film producer Milutin Gatsby, who looked dapper in an evening suit complete with bowtie. The 'Knights of Charity Gala' dinner was held at the Chateau de la Croix des Gardes, also known as Villa Perrier, and tables of 12 were reportedly priced at €120.000,00.
The Mail on Sunday revealed this weekend that Sarah - who has used writing as 'an escape' after two cancer diagnoses - has dedicated her new book to her four grandchildren. She is now looking to the future after she was diagnosed with breast cancer last summer and underwent a mastectomy . Six months later, she was found to have skin cancer.
Although doctors have advised that she should not use the phrase 'cancer-free', the outlook is positive and the Duchess is no longer undergoing treatment. Now she has written a new children's book, titled 'Flora and Fern: Wonder in the Woods', due to be published in October. The Duchess of York wore a beautiful monochrome gown complete with a white cape and opera gloves The Duchess told the Mail on Sunday: 'I wrote Flora and Fern for my grandchildren and also my step grandson Wolfie.
It is a special little story encouraging children to enjoy and respect nature and use their imagination to play. 'The names Flora and Fern are chosen to encourage more understanding of how important nature is.' She combined her roles as author and grandmother in the writing process, testing out storylines on her four grandchildren: Princess Eugenie's son August, three, and younger son Ernest, one, along with Princess Beatrice's stepson Wolfie, eight, and daughter Sienna, two.
A friend added: 'Writing and being in nature are her twin escapes. Both have helped her through the difficult times of the last year as she's had to deal with two cancer diagnoses. 'She tries all her stories out on her grandchildren and she's determined to create a little library for them to enjoy.
' The Duchess, who divorced the Duke of York in 1996, has recently been welcomed back into the Royal fold after bonding with King Charles over their cancer diagnoses. This week she pulled out of headlining an Australian literary festival in October so as not to 'distract or detract' from the King and Queen's state visit. Royals Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York Grace Kelly Share or comment on this article: Sarah Ferguson channels Hollywood glamour in caped gown at Knights Of Charity gala in Cannes e-mail Add comment.
