Rainier Iii Collection

Series of stamps with portraits of Prince Rainier III of Monaco (1923-2005) and son Albert
DGA2582828 Series of stamps with portraits of Prince Rainier III of Monaco (1923-2005) and son Albert, 1982, Principality of Monaco

Grace Kelly Riding Bicycle With Prince of Monaco
(Original Caption) Garce Kelly Riding bicycle with her husband standing behind her. Undated Photo

Prince/Princess Of Monaco, Others
(Original Caption) Close-up of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace in Palma, Majorca

Royalty of Monaco Attending Circus
(Original Caption) Prince Ranier and Princess Grace of Monaco attend the Clyde Beatty-Cole Brothers Circus here May 23 with their children. Albert and Caroline

Princess Charlott with Family
(Original Caption) The Princess of Monaco and her family

Prince Rainier and Princess Antoinette
(Original Caption) Royalty plays on Riviera

Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy at a Fiesta
(Original Caption) Seville, Spain: Mrs. John F. Kennedy and her party attending a Flamenco Fiesta here. Mrs

Monaco Royals at Ball
(Original Caption) Monaco's Royals, Princess Stephanie with Prince Albert (left) and Prince Rainier with Princess Caroline, dance during Red Cross Ball here last night, August 5. August 5, 1983

Prince Rainier, Prince Albert, Princess Stephanie
(Original Caption) Monaco: Prince Rainier of Monaco (left) waves to Monegasques gathered in front of Monaco Palace for the ceremonies marking the Principality National Day November 19

Prince Rainier and Princess Grace Looking at Each Other
(Original Caption) New York, New York: Radiant princess and former Grace Kelly, and Prince Rainier are absorbed in each other. They occupied the royal box at the ball

Men Hoisting the Royal Flag
(Original Caption) For the first time in history, the royal flag is hoisted at the Palace of Monaco while the Prince is absent

Prince Rainier and Princess Grace with Colleagues
(Original Caption) New York, New York: 4th annual Imperial Ball for the Hospitalized Veterans Service, Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Astor. Prince Rainier, Mrs

Prince Rainier, Rock Hudson, Princ. Grace
(Original Caption) 8/13/1967-Beverly Hills, Ca.: Actor Rock Hudson (c) chats with Prince Rainier of Monaco as Princess Grace mingles at party 8/12 given Hudson in their honor

Edgar G. Robinson With Giselle Pascal
(Original Caption) 4/24/53-Cannes, France: U.S. actor Edgar G

Prince Rainier III Standing in Front of Microphone
(Original Caption) Monaco: Overcome with emotion, Rainier III, newly installed ruler of Monaco addresses his people. (Photo by © Bettmann/CORBIS/Bettmann Archive)

Prince Ranier II Accepting his Homage
(Original Caption) In a simple ceremony, Prince Ranier III, was installed as ruler of Monaco, the smallest State in Europe, to succeed his father, the late Prince Louis II

Prince Rainier Holding Tennis Racket
(Original Caption) Prince Rainier III of monaco is shown as he posed on the tennis court during his vacation at Palm Beach. After avoinding newsmen since leaving New York Florida

Princess Rainier III with Royal Family
(Original Caption) Monaco's ruler ascends throne

Royal Tourists in Greece from the Agamemnon
At one of the stop-overs during the recently concluded 14 day royal cruise

Portrait of Rainier III, Birg Caneval and De La Chauviniere
(Original Caption) His Highness Rainier III, ruler of tiny Monaco principality on the French Riviera arrived in Paris for a State visit

Small Craft Surrounding Prince Rainier's Yacht
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Prince Rainier III Looking Through Newsreel Camera
(Original Caption) Visiting Prince turns tables on lensmen

Prince Rainier Standing in a Boat
(Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Henry Astric Talking on the Telephone
(Original Caption) Henry Astric, well known theater producer, who recently made arrangements in connection with the Rainier-Kelly wedding arrives via Air France Super G Constellation from Paris

Portrait of Conrad Hilton
(Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Grace Kelly
Prince Rainier III of Monaco helping his fiancee Grace Kelly out of a car. Kelly holds the style of Hermes handbag that was named after her

Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier Posing Together
Grace Kelly, American actress who left Hollywood to marry Prince Rainier of Monaco. They are together here at the Monte Carlo Ball

Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier Entering Building
New York City: Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier during the "Night In Monte Carlo Ball, " which was held in New York City, 1956

Portrait of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier
Grace Kelly, American actress who left Hollywood to marry Prince Rainier of Monaco. They are together here at the Monte Carlo Ball

Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier
Original caption: 1/5/56-Philadelphia, PA: Prince Rainier III of Monaco and lovely Grace Kelly, reigning "Queen" of the American screen

Prince Rainier III with Very Reverend Canon Tucker (Photo by © Bettmann/CORBIS/Bettmann Archive)

Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly at Engagement Announcement
(Original Caption) 1/5/56-Philadelphia, PA: Prince Rainier III of Monaco and lovely Grace Kelly, reigning "Queen" of the American screen

Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly
(Original Caption) Storybook Romance Comes to Life

Grace Kelly Kissing Prince Rainier III
(Original Caption) Screen actress Grace Kelly bends over to kiss future husband, Prince Rainier III of Monaco, Europe's most eligible bachelor

John B. Kelly, Sr. Congratulating Grace and Prince Ranier III
(Original Caption) John B. Kelly, Sr. offers congratulations to Prince Ranier, 3rd, of Monaco, as his wife, Mrs

Prince Rainier, Grace Kelly Seated
(Original Caption) 1/6/1956-Philadelphia, PA: A closeup study of movie star Grace Kelly and her fiance

Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III
Screen actress Grace Kelly and her husband-to-be Prince Rainier III of Monaco in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria tonight during the Imperial Ball

Grace Kelly And Fiance Prince Rainier
(Original Caption) 1/6/56-New York: Lovely screen actress Grace Kelly and her fiance Prince Rainier III of Monaco, toast each other during "Imperial Ball" at the Waldorf-Astoria tonight

Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly
(Original Caption) Prince Rainier III of Monaco and his bethrothed, actress Grace Kelly stand together on the balcony during the Night in Monte Carlo Ball at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel tonight

Prince Rainer III and Grace Kelly
(Original Caption) Bemedalled Prince Rainier III of Monaco stands behind the chair of his fiancee, actress Grace Kelly, attired in a decollet white, floor-length ball gown designed by Christian Dior

Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly
(Original Caption) Grace and Her Prince Arrive for "Night in Monte Carlo." New York

Prince Ranier II and Grace Kelly
(Original Caption) Prince Ranier III of Monaco and his Princess-to-be, Actress Grace Kelly

Prince Rainier with Grace Kelly and Family
(Original Caption) 1/7/1956-Philadelphia, PA: The Kellys of Philadelphia, of which Grace is the shining star, are shown with, are shown with Prince Rainier III of Monaco

Grace Kelly Speaking to Newsmen
(Original Caption) Philadelphia socialite actress Grace Kelly arrived in Pasadena this morning to be met by swarms of press agents, newsmen, and the local curious

John Kelly Showing His Son His Olympic Award
(Original Caption) There's fame in the Kelly family of Philadelphia besides that won by daughter Grace. The actress millionaire father, John B. Kelly, is showing son John, Jr

Prince Rainier Relaxing on Lounge Chair
(Original Caption) 1/14/1956-West Palm Beach, FL: Prince Ranier III of Monaco, whose engagement to film star Grace Kelly was recently announced, relaxes here

Prince Rainier and Mrs. Marcel A. Palmaro
(Original Caption) Prince Rainier of Monaco, whose fiancee, Grace Kelly, is in Hollywood making a film, enjoys a Florida vacation at the home of William Howard Bell here. Mrs. Marcel A

Prince Rainier III Relaxing
(Original Caption) Prince Rainier III of Monaco enjoys the Florida sun at the home of William Howard Bell in Palm Beach before journeying to Hollywood and a reunion with fiancee Grace Kelly

Grace Kelly Conversing with Frank Sinatra
(Original Caption) These charming studies of Grace Kelly were made between "takes" on a Bel Air estate yesterday as she started work in a new movie, High Society with Frank Sinatra

Grace Kelly Talking To Designer; Seated
(Original Caption) 1/25/1956-Hollywood, CA: Although she has had offers from top designers all over the world, movie star Grace Kelly has selected Helen Rose

Portrait of Prince Rainier III
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Prince Ranier III Being Interviewed
(Original Caption) Prince Rainier III of Monaco, in his first interview in Hollywood, states that he and his actress fiancee, Grace Kelly

Prince Rainier III at Installation Ceremony
(Original Caption) Another big day coming for Monaco. Monaco: With the wedding date fixed when Prince Rainier III and movie actress Grace Kelly will be joined in the bonds of matrimony

Postcard of Monaco's Royals
(Original Caption) Royal Card. Monaco: Here's the new postcard which is being sent out of Monaco these days

Snow Covering Prince Rainier's Palace
(Original Caption) Prince Rainier's palace in Monaco, which usually looks like an oriental castle in a tropical setting

Rita Gam on Sofa
(Original Caption) Grace Kelly today named actress Rita Gam (right), to the entourage of bridesmaids at her April wedding to Prince Rainier III of Monaco

Onassis Yacht Sitting at the Dock
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Portrait of Mrs. John B. Richardson and Mrs. Malcolm Reybold
(Original Caption) Mrs. John B. Richardson (left) and Mrs

Portrait of Mrs. George L. Davis Jr. and Daughters
(Original Caption) Mrs. George L. Davis Jr. and her two daughters, Mary, 7, and Meg, 9, have been assigned roles in the forthcoming marriage of actress Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III in Monaco

View of Postage Stamp of Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly
(Original Caption) The Principality of Monaco has accepted this postage stamp to commemorate the marriage of Prince Rainier III to actress Grace Kelly in April

Top View of Monaco Rock
(Original Caption) The Monaco rock with the exotic garden where is going to take place Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly wedding

Grace Kelly in Formal Attire With Escort
(Original Caption) Princess-to-be Grace Kelly makes her final public appearance at the 28th Annual Academy awards ceremony before leaving filmland

View of Large Yacht Offshore
(Original Caption) A Neptune figurehead crowns the prow of Prince Rainier's splendid yacht, the Deo Juvente II, which is tied up at Toulon, France

View of Ships Alongside Sea
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Portrait of Joe Hong
(Original Caption) Joe Hong, Neiman Marcus fashion designer, stands before his completed designs of the bridal party dresses for the wedding of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III of Monaco

Prince Rainier and Princess Grace Riding in Car
(Original Caption) Prince Rainier and Princess Grace are driven from the Cathedral of St. Nicholas in an open rolls Royce here on April 19th

Girl Gives Grace Kelly Flower; Crowd
(Original Caption) 4/4/1956-New York, NY: "Bon Voyage" gift for Princess-to-be Grace kelly from 10-year-old Jessica

Grace Kelly Riding in Limousine for Travels
(Original Caption) Starting the land and sea path to the altar, Grace Kelly waves from her car as she left her New York apartment for the SS Constitution to sail for Monaco to wed Prince Rainier

Grace Kelly Arriving on Ship for Travels
(Original Caption) A radiant Grace Kelly is pictured on the gangplank about to board the liner Constitution to keep her April 18th wedding date with Prince Rainier III of Monaco

Grace Kelly Waving to Press Mob
(Original Caption) Actress Grace Kelly, (R), causes a traffic jam of cameramen, as they all struggle for pictures of her on board the liner Constitution

Grace Kelly Speaking at Press Microphones
(Original Caption) A demure looking Grace Kelly stands in the midst of a crowd of reporters, as she faces microphones at her press conference on board the liner SS Constitution

Grace Kelly Wearing Gloves and Waving
(Original Caption) Radiant looking Grace Kelly waves good bye to New York from the deck of the liner SS Constitution, April 4th, before sailing for Monaco and her wedding to Prince Rainier

Grace Kelly Sailing to Monaco
(Original Caption) 4/4/1956-New York, New York- The animated face of actress Grace Kelly radiates happiness on board the liner, Constitution

Prince Rainier III Talking on the Phone
(Original Caption) Prince's first thought -- her grace. New York: First act of Prince Rainier III of Monaco after stepping off a plane today was to call his wife to-be, Grace Kelly, in Hollywood

Rolls Royce Given to Prince Ranier of Monaco
(Original Caption) 4/6/1956-Monoco- Rolls Royce "Silver Cloud"- was a wedding gift to Price Rainier of Monaco from the Conseil Nationale de Monaco

People Standing Underneath an Awning
(Original Caption) Festive banners stream from a bright red awning over an outdoor bar at the press headquarters being set up in Monaco

Portrait of Gloria Swanson
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Portrait of Gloria Swanson
(Original Caption) Actress-columnist-dress designer Gloria Swanson models her latest contribution to the fashion world, a pale beige shantung sheath with a side slit

Portrait of Gloria Swanson with Police Officer
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Grace Kelly Sitting With Her Parents
(Original Caption) Actress Grace Kelly (center) holds yarn as her mother knits aboard the liner Constitution en route to Monaco for the marriage of Miss Kelly and Prince Rainier III April 18th

Portrait of the Kelly Family and Their Friends
(Original Caption) Photographers set their sights aboard the liner Constitution and the Kellys of Philadelphia, and friends, obliged for this picture

Monacan Troops Performing the Changing of the Guard
(Original Caption) Troops step briskly along in front of the palace of Prince Rainier III during a changing of the guard ceremony

Exterior View of the Cathedral of St. Nicholas
(Original Caption) The cathedral in Monaco is undergoing its first tests in lighting in preparation for the marriage of Prince Rainier III and screen star Grace Kelly

Grace Kelly Seated, Wearing Glasses
(Original Caption) 4/12/1956-At Sea.... This closeup of Grace Kelly of Philadelphia and Hollywood who will become a Princess of Monaco this week shows her in pensive mood aboard the S.S

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EDITORS COMMENTS

Rainier III, the beloved Prince of Monaco, was not only known for his regal status but also for his enchanting love story with American actress Grace Kelly. As Princess of Monaco, Grace brought a touch of Hollywood glamour to the principality in the 20th century. Their fairytale romance captivated hearts worldwide. One iconic moment captured their elegance and grace as they attended a debutante ball in Seville, Spain. The couple exuded charm and sophistication wherever they went, leaving an indelible mark on history. Even renowned film director Alfred Hitchcock bid farewell to Grace Kelly when she left her acting career behind to become royalty. Their family life was filled with joyous moments too. Arriving at Heathrow airport from Nassau after a memorable vacation, Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were greeted by adoring fans who admired their devotion to each other and their children. On another occasion at London Airport, they embarked on yet another adventure together. The bond between Rainier III and his daughter Princess Caroline was evident as they departed Heathrow Airport for Paris; it showcased the strong familial ties that defined them as a royal dynasty. Together with their youngest daughter Princess Stephanie, Rainier and Grace formed an unbreakable unit that faced both triumphs and challenges head-on. In one rare glimpse into their private lives aboard the luxurious Ile de France ship in 1956, we see Prince Rainier relaxing in his suite—a reminder that even amidst responsibilities he found solace within himself. Rainier III will forever be remembered as a prince who transformed Monaco into an epitome of elegance while cherishing every precious moment spent alongside his beloved wife Grace Kelly—truly exemplifying what it means to live happily ever after against all odds.