Grace Kelly & Prince Rainier
From Hollywood to a royal throne
The Oscar-winning actress who left Hollywood to become Princess of Monaco: the 20th century's fairy tale come true.
01Why it matters
It defined the modern fantasy of "the commoner who becomes a princess," from Diana to Meghan.
02The conflict
The clash between her career and royal duty.
03The iconic moment
The fairy-tale wedding at Monaco Cathedral, 1956.
04What survived
Her tomb in Monaco Cathedral; the Prince's Palace.
05Where to travel
06Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Grace Kelly & Prince Rainier famous?
It defined the modern fantasy of "the commoner who becomes a princess," from Diana to Meghan.
How does the story of Grace Kelly & Prince Rainier end?
The fairy-tale wedding at Monaco Cathedral, 1956. Her tomb in Monaco Cathedral; the Prince's Palace.
Where can you visit the story of Grace Kelly & Prince Rainier?
You can visit Monaco Cathedral, in Mónaco. Where she married and where she rests.
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