Vinicio Canestrelli Togni performs with horses.Vinicio Canestrelli Togni performs with horses.

A clown offers flowers to Princess Charlene as she arrives at the Award Gala evening. Right: The Sokolov Troupe, who received a Golden Clown award.A clown offers flowers to Princess Charlene as she arrives at the Award Gala evening. Right: The Sokolov Troupe, who received a Golden Clown award.

Joy Gartner performs with an elephant during the Award Gala evening of the 38th International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo in Monaco. Photos: Eric Gaillard/ReutersJoy Gartner performs with an elephant during the Award Gala evening of the 38th International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo in Monaco. Photos: Eric Gaillard/Reuters

“The Ballet” performed at the start of the festival on January 16. Photo: Valery Hache/Reuters“The Ballet” performed at the start of the festival on January 16. Photo: Valery Hache/Reuters

Jim Club kisses a tiger.Jim Club kisses a tiger.

Russian artists of Desire of Flight, Valery Sychev and Malfina Abakarova, perform during the Award Gala evening.Russian artists of Desire of Flight, Valery Sychev and Malfina Abakarova, perform during the Award Gala evening.

Desire of Flight artists Valery Sychev and Malfina Abakarova (second left), pose with Prince Albert II of Monaco (left) and Princess Stephanie (right) after receiving a Golden Clown award.Desire of Flight artists Valery Sychev and Malfina Abakarova (second left), pose with Prince Albert II of Monaco (left) and Princess Stephanie (right) after receiving a Golden Clown award.

Dog trainer Rosi Hochegger shows off her skills.Dog trainer Rosi Hochegger shows off her skills.

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