Rainier III

American

[rey-neer, re-, ruh-, re-nyey] / reɪˈnɪər, rɛ-, rə-, rɛˈnjeɪ /

noun

Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand de Grimaldi Prince of Monaco, 1923–2005, reigning prince of Monaco 1949–2005.

Rainier III British

/ ˈreɪnɪˌeɪ, rɛnje /

noun

full name Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand de Grimaldi . 1923–2005, ruling prince of Monaco from 1949. He married (1956) the US actress Grace Kelly (1929–82)

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This gave her the opportunity to perform throughout Europe, South America, North Africa and even during inauguration events for Prince Rainier III of Monaco.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026

In 1956, Philadelphia’s Grace Kelly, already a celebrity as an actor, married Prince Rainier III of Monaco.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 8, 2024

With a wardrobe of high necklines and tweed suits, Dior helped the American actress look the part of European royalty after marrying Prince Rainier III in 1956.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 12, 2022

Albert is the son of the late Prince Rainier III and actress Grace Kelly, who gave up a Hollywood career to become Princess Grace.

From Reuters ● May 25, 2022

Following her marriage, Kelly retired from acting, embraced her new title of Princess Grace, and had three children with Prince Rainier III: Princess Caroline in 1957, Prince Albert in 1958, and Princess Stéphanie in 1965.

From Salon ● Jan. 17, 2022

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