Rainier III, Prince of Monaco
1923 – 2005 Monegasque Sovereign Prince of Monaco
Prince who modernised Monaco and married the film star Grace Kelly.
- Religion
- Roman Catholic.
- Affiliations
- Sovereign Prince of Monaco; head of the House of Grimaldi; developer of Monaco as a tourism and finance hub.
He ruled Monaco for over 55 years, transforming it into a wealthy centre for tourism, gambling and finance. His 1956 marriage to the American actress Grace Kelly turned the tiny principality into a symbol of glamour.
Connections
- family of Albert II, Prince of Monaco — His father.
- family of Albert II, Prince of Monaco — His son and successor.
- family of Grace Kelly — Her husband, the sovereign prince.
- family of Grace Kelly — His wife, the American actress turned princess.