The document traces the history and career of Grace Kelly, from her early acting roles to her engagement and marriage to Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956. It discusses their three children together and provides an overview of the Principality of Monaco, including important landmarks like the Grimaldi Palace, Oceanographic Museum, and Monte Carlo Casino.
16. 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).
49. The sons at present...
The son, present Sovereign Prince of Principality as Albert II, and Princesses
50. 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
51. and… in July 27, 2007, the 59th Red Cross’ Beneficent Ball
Honoring Princess Grace, when Grimaldi’s House Princesses entered bearing
bouquets of other of its great passions – the orchids