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Monaco. Le Royaume d'une Princesse. The Kelly Family - 1947. Grace, her father, Kell, Lizanne and her mother. 1952. In “Mogambo”, with Clark Gable. 1954. Already a consecrated Hollywood star. 1954 - Best actress Oscar in “The Country Girl”. with Marlon Brando. with William Holden.
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Monaco Le Royaume d'une Princesse
The Kelly Family - 1947 Grace, her father, Kell, Lizanne and her mother
1952 In “Mogambo”, with Clark Gable
1954 Already a consecrated Hollywood star
1954 - Best actress Oscar in “The Country Girl” with Marlon Brando with William Holden
1956 – Her last film “High Society” – scene with Louis Armstrong
“High Society” Scene with Frank Sinatra
The engagement with Prince Rainier III – Jan 05, 1956 wearing the flower that was her legendary passion – the orchid
The marriage in April 19, 1956
Prínce and Princess of Monaco Official photo
Familiar life At official solemnity
Her firstborn, Princess Caroline Née Caroline Louise Margueritte Grimaldi, in January 23, 1957
Prince Albert, second son and first in succession Born Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre Grimaldi in March 14, 1958
The youngest child Née Stéphanie Marie Élisabeth Grimaldi, in February 1st , 1965
Grandchildren – from the firstborn Pierre Charlotte Andrea
Principality of Monaco The Grimaldi, a family of Genovese origin exiles, in December 8, 1297 joined Monaco’s Fortress – by then a Genovese colony – and launched the first stone in this fortified square (today the Principality Palace).
Grimaldi Palace Is ever since the official residence of Monaco’s Principality Princes
Throne room During the last five centuries is the scenery of most of royal family weddings, besides other solemn ceremonies.
The Cliff View of the Grimaldi Castle on the Cliff, and part of the Port of Monaco.
Monaco’s Port Officially, “Port Hercule”
The Cathedral Where Grace married and rests forever
Court Palace Its construction begun in 1924; dedicated in May 1st, 1930
Oceanographic Museum Dedicated in 1910 by its founder, Prince Albert I
Oceanographic Museum - facade This Museum and Institute was directed by Jacques Cousteau
Fontvieille Port Built 50 years ago, protected by the oriental part of the Cliff of Monaco is the best sheltered one.
“Hotel de Paris” Inaugurated in 1864
“Hotel de Paris” Salle Empire
Grand Prix Sunday Monaco is a party allover
Grand Prix Circuit View from outside the upper exit of the train station
Grand Prix Sunday - Hotel de Paris The guardrails were still in place from the Monaco Grand Prix
Casino Plaza On a feast day
Monte Carlo The beach
Art in the gardens Botero – Adam and Eve
Marina ... collective of luxury…...
Pier ... orsingular opulence...
The Shopping Mall Outside architecture
The Shopping Mall Inside shops
Monte Carlo The port at night
“Café de Paris” Where everybody “happens”, or watch who does…
“Café de Paris” At night, more swarm still Monaco’s mythic meeting point
Hotel Hermitage One of the most traditional and refined of Monaco’s hotels.
Hotel Hermitage Main entrance
Hotel Hermitage Lobby
Hotel Hermitage Salle Belle Epoque
Monte Carlo Casino – architecture detail By Charles Garnier, architect that projected also the Paris Opera
Monte Carlo Casino Under its lights magic
Monte Carlo Opera House Conceived by Charles Garnier as well
Monte Carlo Opera House The Royal Entrance
The sons at present... The son, present Sovereign Prince of Principality as Albert II, and Princesses
Grace also left her mark adding a new tradition – 54th Ball of Roses – III 24, 2007 Roses were amongst the passions of Princess Grace, who idealized this social and beneficent happening, and has been its first hostess