The winners of the Gold Clown at the 42nd International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo have been announced on Sunday night in Monaco. The Golden Clown went to the Acrobatic Troup of Shangaii and the husband and wife team of Joseph and Merrylu Richter who performed an Equestrian Pas de Deux and an animal carousel act, featuring over 30 exotic animals in the ring, including elephants, zebras, camels, llamas, horses, ponies and, and two giraffes.   Stéphanie de Monaco took the opportunity to emphasize her own and Monte Carlo Festival’s strong stance on the issue of animals in the circus. The Gala reported that Her Highness highly criticized those wh...