Prince Rainier 3. Prince Rainier III of Monaco died after a long illness. The wedding and married life of Grace Kelly and Rainier III
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The daughters gave the prince seven grandchildren and granddaughters, but Crown Prince Albert, who was entrusted with the functions of regent due to his father’s illness, remains a bachelor at the age of 47 and is considered one of the most enviable suitors in Europe
Le Figaro
Prince Rainier III of Monaco died this morning after a long illness in a hospital in Monaco. Prince Rainier III of the Grimaldi dynasty, 81, was the oldest European monarch. On March 7, he was admitted to the Cardio-Pulmonary Center of Monaco because of an acute bronchopulmonary infection. .
Subsequently, due to a sharp deterioration in the condition and degradation of the basic functions of the body, the patient was transferred to intensive care, where he spent the rest of his life, reports Sky News.
The monarch of Monaco suffered several heart attacks, he underwent coronary artery bypass surgery. Complications of a cardiological nature gradually provoked disturbances in the bronchopulmonary system, and Rainier III underwent a number of operations on the lungs.
Monaco has already declared 7 days of mourning. State flags are flown at half mast throughout the Principality. It is not yet known on what day the funeral of Prince Rainier will take place.
The Council of the Crown of Monaco, stating "the impossibility of Prince Rainier III fulfilling his high duties," a few days ago appointed his son, 47-year-old Crown Prince Albert, as regent. The Crown Prince received his higher education in the United States in the field of political and economic sciences. He is interested in art, philosophy and psychology. He served in the French Navy.
Prince Albert is an excellent athlete, has a black belt in judo, has previously played at the Olympic Games for the national bobsleigh team, and participated in the Paris-Dakar rally. He is a member of the athletics commission of the International Olympic Committee.
Crown Prince Albert, who is entrusted with the functions of regent, at the age of 47 remains a bachelor and is considered one of the most enviable suitors in Europe. In addition to him, the prince has two more daughters - Princesses Caroline and Stephanie - and several grandchildren. The wife of the ruler of Monaco, Hollywood movie star Grace Kelly, died many years ago in a car accident.
The ruler of Monaco, Prince Rainier III, held many high-profile titles, including Duke of Valentine, Count of Carlade and Baron du Bui.
He was born on May 31, 1923 and at baptism was named Louis-Henri-Maxence-Bertrand Grimaldi. His parents were Princess Charlotte of Monaco and Prince Pierre de Polignac, who had been officially given the title of Grimaldi a few years earlier.
The future ruler of the dwarf principality was educated in Great Britain, Switzerland and France, where he graduated, in particular, from the prestigious "Syans Po" - the Higher School of Political Sciences in Paris.
He ascended the princely throne after his grandfather, Prince Louis II, died on May 9, 1949. Formally, Rainier's mother, Princess Charlotte, was the heir to the title, but she renounced the throne in favor of her son.
In 1956, Prince Rainier married Hollywood movie star Grace Kelly. The couple had three children: Princess Caroline, born in 1957, Crown Prince Albert (1958) and Princess Stephanie (1965).
In 1982, the prince's wife tragically died in a car accident, and Princess Stephanie, who was with her in the car, was seriously injured.
As the tabloid press then wrote, it was Stefania who was driving the car and became the culprit of the disaster, but this version was never officially confirmed.
Currently, Carolina and Stefania, whose turbulent personal lives have been the subject of constant attention from paparazzi photographers for many years, are married, and Stefania is already the fourth time.
The daughters gave the prince seven grandchildren and granddaughters, but Crown Prince Albert, who was entrusted with the functions of regent due to his father’s illness, remains a bachelor at 47 and is considered one of the most enviable suitors in Europe.
The name Rainier III is associated with the economic and tourist prosperity of Monaco. Before him, the main source of income for the dwarf principality was the world-famous casino in Monte Carlo (part of Monaco). It was even rumored that during the Second World War this casino was used by the authorities of Nazi Germany to launder wealth stolen in the occupied territories, and the authorities of Monaco received their percentage from these operations, writes RIA Novosti.
In 1966, the ruler of Monaco bought from the Greek multimillionaire Aristotle Onassis his stake in the Sea Bathing Society, which was the official owner of the casino, and became the majority shareholder, thus strengthening his control over the gaming business.
For all that, Monaco has enjoyed a reputation as a "tax haven" for many years. Only relatively recently, the FATF International Financial Action Group removed the Principality from the "black list" of countries that do not cooperate properly in the fight against money laundering, received in a dubious way.
In addition to the casino, the prince paid much attention to the development of transport networks and housing construction. On the Rock, as Monaco is sometimes called, modern high-rise buildings appeared, in which each square meter costs a lot of money, a new station was built, and a lot of work was done to reconstruct the port. All this activity earned Rainier III the nickname "Prince Builder". The area of the dwarf state is only 200 hectares, and the population today is 32 thousand people, of which only 7676 are actually Monegasques, that is, subjects of Monaco.
Monaco was admitted to the UN in 1993 and joined the Council of Europe in 2004. This latest international action was more the merit of Crown Prince Albert than of Rainier III himself, who in recent years experienced serious health problems and transferred part of the management of the principality to his son.
Back in the 1990s, the prince underwent coronary artery bypass surgery, in addition, part of his lung was removed. In the past two years, he has been repeatedly hospitalized due to respiratory diseases, which is why the prince has become much less likely to appear in public.
Death of Rainier III
On April 6, 2005, the European aristocracy, the inhabitants of Monaco and the whole world learned that the oldest monarch of Europe, a representative of one of the oldest monarchical dynasties, Prince Rainier III of Monaco, Duke of Valentinois, Marquis Beau Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand died. Flags were lowered in the country, concerts and film premieres were canceled, the streets were empty - Monaco plunged into mourning.
The principality was ready for the death of its ruler - in the last years of his life, Rainier III could not boast of good health. In March 2005, Rainier Grimaldi's condition became so severe that the prince, diagnosed with an acute bronchopulmonary infection, was placed in a cardiopulmonary center. Two weeks before his death, the situation became critical - the prince was transferred to intensive care. The Council of the Crown of Monaco stated "the impossibility of the performance of Rainier III of his high duties" and appointed his son, 47-year-old Prince Albert, as regent.
On April 6, despite the efforts of doctors and the prayers of Pope John Paul II, who shortly before his own death conveyed his blessing to the prince, Rainier III passed away. His children - Prince Albert, 47, Princess Caroline, 48, and Princess Stephanie, 40 - set a date for the funeral and began to prepare for the funeral ceremony.
Representatives of almost all European monarchies arrived to say goodbye to Rainier III: Spanish King Juan Carlos, King Albert II of Belgium, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Queen Sonya of Norway, British Prince Andrew, Danish Prince Joachim, Dutch Crown Prince Willem Alexander. Irish President Mary McAleese and French President Jacques Chirac also came to honor the memory of Rainier III. In addition to officials, many rich people gathered in Monaco, frequenters of the casino in Monte Carlo. The army of the principality was not enough to protect so many VIPs - Monaco, apparently, is the only state in the world where the size of the regular army is less than the size of the military band (85 people). To ensure the safety of distinguished guests, the Grimaldi family turned to J. Chirac, who kindly provided the ruling house with two thousand policemen, 560 special forces, 100 motorcyclists, three groups of dog handlers with dogs, as well as several military helicopters and fighter jets. Under the cover of police and special forces, ten Monegasque guards carried the coffin with the body of Rainier III to the cathedral. More than three thousand Monegasques gathered on the square in front of the cathedral, who came to say goodbye to their beloved ruler. Prince Rainier III, who participated in the liberation of Alsace as part of the troops of the anti-fascist coalition, was given military honors - an artillery salute of 36 volleys thundered. After that, the coffin with the body of Rainier III was placed in the Grimaldi family crypt, in which the body of the prince's wife, Hollywood actress Grace Kelly, rests. Only relatives and closest friends of Rainier III were invited to the burial ceremony.
With the departure of Rainier III Grimaldi, more than half a century of his reign has gone into the past. The death of Europe's oldest monarch, following the death of John Paul II, was another reminder: the world has said goodbye to an entire era forever. Now the only full-fledged monarch in Europe has become the son of the late monarch - until recently the prince, and today Prince Albert II (full name Albert Alexander Louis Pierre).
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Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly was born in 1929 in Philadelphia in the family of millionaire Jack Kelly, who earned his first big money as the owner of the Kelly firm. Brick work. There were four children in the family. All children grew up in strict rules and were not spoiled by their parents. The main role in shaping Grace's future personality was played by the girl's uncle, actor George Kelly, it was he who noticed her talent at a young age.
By the age of fourteen, Grace Kelly was already playing in the theater, and in front of her eyes the girl turned from an ugly duckling into a real beauty. She had many admirers, but Jack Kelly tried to shield his daughter from early love interests.
Moving to New York
The girl managed to get rid of her father's guardianship only after moving to New York. Grace made many new acquaintances in the big city. In the company of friends, she felt liberated. Grace Kelly studied at the Academy of Dramatic Arts. There she met student Herbie Miller, and an attractive guy became her friend. The girl worked as a fashion model, and sent all the money she earned to her family.
Luck smiled at the girl during the casting for the film High Noon, which was going to be filmed in Hollywood. In April 1952, Grace woke up famous, the film "High Noon" where she starred, received three Oscars at once.
Acquaintance of Grace Kelly with Rainier III
In 1955, when Grace Kelly became truly famous and led a delegation of US filmmakers during the Cannes Film Festival, she received an offer to visit the Principality of Monaco. Then many celebrities dreamed about it, but Grace reacted to this proposal rather reservedly.
Everything did not go according to plan from the very beginning. Due to the fact that the electricity was cut off in her hotel, the actress managed to dry her hair completely, she came to the meeting with the prince in a rumpled dress and with a bun on her head. Rainier was also not delighted with the upcoming meeting, but as soon as the prince saw an attractive blonde who was rehearsing a bow of greeting at the mirror, he fell in love with her at first sight. Then there was a fascinating walk through the park and a nice conversation. It turned out that they have more than enough in common. Despite her carelessness, Grace Kelly was quite educated and was able to conquer the prince not only with her appearance, but also with her knowledge of many topics.
The meeting ended, and the girl flew home, she sent a letter to Renier, in which she thanked him for the reception. The Prince of Monaco was over thirty, he was looking for a future wife and mother of his children. Whatever you say, Grace was at the right time and in the right place.
The wedding and married life of Grace Kelly and Rainier III
By this time, actress Grace Kelly's career had reached its peak. She was tired of the admiring glances of men, she had to make a decision how to live on. On December 25, Prince Rainier visited the Kelly family, he proposed marriage to Grace, and she said yes to him. The wedding ceremony took place in Monaco on April 18, 1956. The bride was in a dress that took a hundred meters of ancient lace, which was searched for in all the museums of France, and her veil was decorated with one thousand pearls.
It was truly a royal wedding. The dowry of the future princess was two million dollars. At that moment, Grace decided what she wanted from life. The girl completely abandoned her career as an actress, her family worried her much more than working in a movie. Less than a year later, Grace gave birth to her husband's daughter, who was named Carolina Louise Margarita, a few years later, Albert Alexander Louis Pierre, heir to the throne, was born.
Grace Kelly's stay in Monaco had a positive effect on the growth of the economy in the Principality. Even before the wedding with Renier, Grace Kelly was a fairly recognizable person, it was her name that added the number of tourists who began to visit Monaco. Grace Kelly devoted all her free time to charity, in addition, she was engaged in raising her own children.
In 1965, the couple had a third child, it was a girl, she was named Stefania Maria Elizaveta. Unfortunately, Grace Kelly could no longer have children - the fourth boy died without being born. It was rumored that after that, Prince Rainier cooled off towards his wife: he became a real tyrant, jealous and humiliated her, believing that the inhabitants of Monaco love his wife more than himself. Grace forgave her husband everything. In 1981 they celebrated a silver wedding.
Last years
Time passed, the children grew up. Carolina had a high-profile and scandalous marriage behind her, Albert, who was the future heir, was not interested in anything but sports and girls, and the youngest daughter Stephanie grew up as a "boy" - she drove a motorcycle and despised feminine clothes. The image of an impeccable family that Grace had built so diligently was crumbling. She no longer considered her life fabulous, but her family ideal, although she tried not to show her disappointment to the public.
Shortly before the disaster that claimed her life, Grace, according to contemporaries, took a lover in Paris and practically moved to live with him. At the very end of her life, she dreamed of only one thing - to resume her acting career. Her violent and restless nature, which had been hiding behind the facade of the impregnable "snow queen" for so long, rushed out.
Once she decided to talk to her daughter face to face, and for this she decided to refuse the services of a driver and herself got behind the wheel of a car. It was a fatal mistake. Immersed either in her thoughts, or in a conversation, the wife of Prince Rainier made a mistake, the car drove off the road and fell from a great height.
Journalists said that there was a quarrel in the car, and Grace Kelly had a stroke. Never having recovered from the accident, the princess died, it happened on September 14, 1982. At that time, she was only 52 years old. The youngest daughter Stefania, who was with her mother in the car, survived. There were hardly any scratches on it. A great love ended tragically, and it was a huge loss for Monaco and the whole world.
Rainier's life after Grace's death
Celebrities and monarchs from America and Europe came to the funeral of the princess, local residents sobbed right on the streets, and Rainier walked arm in arm with his daughter and did not hide his tears. By his decree, he banned the screening of films in which his wife starred in Monaco. He increasingly remained alone with himself, and less and less appeared at secular receptions.
Eastern fairy tale against the backdrop of world politics conquered the whole world and ended, unfortunately, in tragedy.
Was it love at first sight, or was the connection between Prince Rainier III and movie star Grace Kelly based on a subtle political calculation? The Principality of Monaco needed an heir: under the terms of the Franco-Monegasque agreement, as soon as the Grimaldi dynasty, which has ruled Monaco since 1297, is interrupted, the principality is deprived of state sovereignty and becomes a province of France. The owners of the gambling business, due to which the principality traditionally existed, were interested in the independence and prosperity of Monaco. However, after the Second World War, the gambling business was in complete decline, and the only "property" of the principality were debts. The best way to draw the attention of the world to Monaco and solve the problems of the Grimaldi family could be a spectacular marriage. So, the Greek billionaire Aristotle Onassis, the owner of the tanker fleet in Monaco and real estate, which in area was a third of the territory of the principality, was interested in the profitability of his investments and personally looked for a bride for the prince. It was rumored that Onassis considered Marilyn Monroe as one of the candidates. Monroe, although she did not know where Monaco was, was ready to seduce the “African” prince: “Leave me alone with him for two days, and he will marry me.” But Rainier was not destined to learn about Onassis's plans - in 1955 he met Grace Kelly. The 11-film actress, who won two Golden Globes and an Oscar for her lead role in Country Girl, was invited to lead the American delegation at the Cannes Film Festival. Paris Match magazine organized a joint photo session of one of the most beautiful girls in America and the European monarch. Their short meeting continued with a lengthy correspondence. Six months later, Prince Rainier came to Philadelphia to ask for Grace's hand in marriage. Even Grace's parents could not resist such an offer, whose approval before that no applicant for the role of son-in-law could receive. Grace herself, who had long dreamed of becoming a wife and mother, nevertheless was picky about suitors and once refused even the Shah of Iran, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi. This time, she truly fell in love and happily answered “yes” to the prince’s proposal, despite the fact that this marriage meant the end of her brilliant career. The engagement took place in December 1955 in Grace's hometown of Philadelphia. As a sign of devotion, Renier gave his beloved a ring adorned with diamonds and rubies, since the real gift - a twelve-carat diamond ring with emerald inlay - was not ready. The news of the upcoming wedding of Prince Rainier III of Monaco and movie star Grace Kelly was glad not only for the inhabitants of the small principality, but for the whole of America. Probably only Alfred Hitchcock did not like this marriage: after the wedding, at the insistence of her husband, Kelly stopped acting, and Hitchcock lost his beloved actress. Moreover, later Renier banned the screening of films with the participation of Grace Kelly in Monaco. "Wedding of the century" The long-awaited marriage took place in April 1956 in Monaco. The wedding took place over two days. On April 18, a civil ceremony was held in the throne room of the Grimaldi Palace, which was attended only by the closest relatives and friends of the bride and groom. After the ceremony, the newlyweds briefly went out onto the balcony to greet the people gathered in front of the palace. On the same day, Renier and Kelly held a reception for 3,000 residents of Monaco, and everyone could shake hands with the bride and groom (it was forbidden to kiss the bride). The evening ended with festive fireworks in honor of the newlyweds. The next day, all the beauty and luxury of old Europe was embodied in the wedding ceremony, which took place in the Cathedral of Monaco, decorated with lilacs and white lilies. To the solemn sounds of the organ, the families of the newlyweds were the first to enter the church. They were followed by seven bridesmaids in yellow and six children, four girls in white dresses and two boys in white breeches. Then Grace appeared, led by the arm to the altar by her father - at the altar she was supposed to wait for her future husband. The prince and the movie star were crowned by Monsignor Marella, papal legate from Paris. Among the six hundred invited were diplomats, heads of state, movie stars, famous businessmen. The ceremony was closely followed by 30 million viewers - a record figure for that time. The exclusive rights to shoot the wedding were received by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as compensation for the terminated contract with Grace Kelly. A cherished dream came true on black and white footage of a television report: a 26-year-old actress, a girl of no royal blood, became a real princess. After the wedding, the newlyweds toured the Principality in a cream-and-black Rolls-Royce convertible - a gift from the people of Monaco. After cutting a six-tiered cake with a sword, the couple set off on a trip to the Mediterranean on the Deo Juvante II yacht, which the prince presented to Grace Kelly as a wedding gift. When the yacht was sailing, from the sky, from the seaplane of Aristotle Onassis, thousands of red and white carnations fell down. The wedding, later called the "wedding of the century", was so bright and memorable that even the inimitable Madonna, when she got married, wanted to be like the Princess of Monaco, and on her head she had a diamond tiara of Grace Kelly herself. Monaco Revival The image of a married couple truly enjoying their love was cemented by a series of happy events: the birth of Princess Caroline in 1957, the heir of Albert in 1958 and, finally, Princess Stephanie in 1965. Arranging ceremonial receptions, Princess Grace performed her duties impeccably, returning to the world the image of the ideal mistress of the country, and Monaco became a symbol of happiness, from where all troubles seemed to be expelled. Grace Kelly devoted a lot of time to charity. With her appearance in the palace, it became a tradition to hold Christmas trees for all the children of Monaco. The Red Cross of Monaco under her leadership has become one of the most famous in the world in providing assistance to victims of military conflicts and natural disasters from Peru to Pakistan. She visited nursing homes, orphans, opened a hospital and a kindergarten to help working mothers. The actress put all her elegance and charm into the main role of her life - the role of the princess, wife and mother. And the world took notice. Monaco's affairs went smoothly. The tiny state became one of the most attractive places on the Mediterranean Sea, where the cream of society gathered. Here one could meet millionaires from America, and adventurers-travelers from Australia, and high-ranking statesmen from Russia. On an area of less than two square kilometers, 25,000 emigrants coexist with 8,000 inhabitants of the Principality who have a passport of a citizen of Monaco. Every year the Principality is visited by 4 million tourists. The Monaco Grand Prix becomes the most prestigious of all Formula 1 races. The gambling business is reviving again: income from the casino in one evening is 4% of the wealth of the principality. The prosperity of Monaco was soon reinforced by the offshore status of the Principality. By the end of the 20th century, Renier's personal fortune exceeded one and a half billion dollars. Irreparable loss September 14, 1982 the world learned about the death of Grace Kelly. She died from the effects of a car accident. For many, this year has been a year of mourning. The princess and her youngest daughter were returning from Turby to Monaco. At one of the turns of the serpentine, Grace's accelerated "rover" could not slow down and flew into an abyss about 45 meters deep. Stephanie miraculously survived, damaging only the cervical vertebrae. Grace was taken to the hospital in a coma. Her condition was so hopeless that doctors recommended turning off the ventilator - Grace's family agreed. Grace Kelly is buried in the Grimaldi family vault in the Monaco Cathedral. Her grave is the only one where there are always fresh flowers. Rainier III never remarried. “He never recovered from the death of his wife. It was an irreparable loss,” said Philippe Delorme, French biographer of Renier. The Prince filled his tiny principality with countless reminders of the woman he loved: Princess Grace Avenue, the Grace Kelly Library, the Grace Kelly Theatre. On the 20th anniversary of the death of the princess, the royal publishing house published an illustrated book dedicated to the princely couple. Renier personally wrote the foreword, praising Grace for her perfect performance as wife and mother. The inhabitants of Monaco still keep the image of Grace in their hearts. “I can't explain it, but Princess Grace is still here,” says Natalie Pansenard, a 40-year-old elementary school teacher. “Her warmth, generosity, humanity… She was just a magician.” Older people fondly remember how Princess Grace rode her bike along the Mediterranean coast with her children and shyly said “Bonjour” in response to the greetings of passers-by. Even the gossip column admires this American who, "without embarrassment, took off her shoes in the royal garden." 
Monuments to Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III November 21st, 2015
“My parents did more for the Principality than all of my father's predecessors in the history of Monaco. They have achieved everything together. They greatly raised the prestige of the principality. It's hard for me to put it into words, but look around you and you'll see how things have changed here. Previously, it was a sleepy place on the seashore, living solely at the expense of tourists. Now it is a small but lively prosperous city, and not just another stop on the tourist route.”
Albert in "Princess of Monaco" Geoffrey Robinson
Rainier III is the 33rd ruler of Monaco and the oldest ruling dynasty in Europe. Although the all-knowing Wikipedia says about him like this - " thirteenth Prince of Monaco from 1949 to 2005 from the Grimaldi dynasty". He ascended the princely throne after his grandfather, Prince Louis II, died on May 9, 1949. Formally, Rainier's mother, Princess Charlotte, was the heir to the title, but she renounced the throne in favor of her son.
Died - April 6, 2005 at the age of 81. For 55 years he was "at the helm" of his small principality.
The monument to Prince Rainier III near the Prince's Palace is a full-length bronze figure of the prince, who holds a hat in his hands.
About Grace Kelly on Wikipedia - "The 10th Princess of Monaco, the mother of the current reigning Prince Albert II. She has a little more than 10 films to her credit, but there is also one Oscar" ("Country Girl" in the nomination "Best Actress of the Year"), and the glory of the highest-grossing actress of her time."
In 1956, Grace Kelly marries Rainier III and becomes the Princess of Monaco (before that, the American actress even knew about the existence of this principality-state, so even her parents confused Monaco and Morocco at first).
In 1982, she died in a car accident. She was buried on September 18 in the Grimaldi family vault in the Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Monaco. The prince outlived his wife by more than twenty years, and now they rest side by side...
And next, between the slabs, their wedding portrait...
Monument to Grace Kelly on the waterfront of Monaco...
Another sculpture by Kees Verkade is located in the Grace Kelly Rose Garden in the Fontvieille Gardens.
The rose garden was opened on June 18, 1984 with the participation of Prince Rainier III. 
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There are even several varieties of roses that Grace Kelly loved so much, which are dedicated to her ...
In honor of the wedding of Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly in 1956, the world's leading rose producer and breeder, Dom Meilland, dedicated the rose "Grace de Monaco" to the Princess of Monaco.
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Later, when opening a flower show in 1981, Grace Kelly called this variety the best of all roses presented. Meiyan immediately announced that from now on the rose will be called "Princess of Monaco". The variety has several synonyms - "Princess Grace", "Princesse Grace de Monaco", "Grace Kelly".
But not only roses Grace loved. All flowers are like a true woman.
Breeders all over the world, knowing about Grace Kelly's extraordinary love for flowers, called their new items after her. This is how Alstroemeria "Princesse Monaco" appeared...
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Peony "Red Grace"
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Iris "Mogambo", named after the film of the same name with the participation of actress Grace Kelly.
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However, not only sculptures remind us of the heroes of this post, but also numerous photographs of past years...
Here, near the entrance to the Japanese Garden, is a photo of Grace planting a tree...
It is no coincidence that it is located on Princess Grace Avenue.
Here Princess Grace Theater near the port...
Once upon a time, in 1931, a cinema hall was opened. The theater hall with 378 seats was opened on February 1, 1932. Edith Piaf, Elvira Popescu and many other stars of the 30s and 40s performed on its stage.
In the late 70s, the interior of the hall was completely changed according to the project of Princess Grace. On December 17, 1981, the grand opening of the theater took place, which received her name after the tragic death of the Princess.
Here is the Exotic Garden of Monaco (Jardin Exotique de Monaco) and again a family archive photo at the entrance...
Hospitals and libraries in Monaco are named after her.
Surprisingly, the monument to both - "Weddings of the Century" (the author of the monument - Andrey Kovalchuk) - was not installed in Monaco, but near the registry office on the Brugge embankment in Yoshkar-Ola (the Republic of Mari El, Russia). Only where is Monaco and where is Mari El ... 
The opening of such a monument is explained here as follows: "Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III of Monaco are an example of a married couple. In life, you need to be equal to someone, take an example."
Sometimes adults need fairy tales to equal themselves.
For the patriots I will say that