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April 15, 2005
THE END OF A FAIRY TALE
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| Prince Rainier III brought Hollywood glamour to Monaco, the world's second smallest country, when he married American actress Grace Kelly on April 18, 1956. | The extravagant Monaco Palace was the home to the prince and princess. The couple had their first child, Princess Caroline in 1957, followed by Prince Albert in 1958 and Princess Stephanie in 1965. |
Monaco bids farewell to Rainier
The three children of Monaco's Prince Rainier III by the U.S. actress Grace Kelly have bade farewell to their father at a funeral service attended by royalty and political leaders from around the world.
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Rainier ... died on April 6 at the age of 81 of lung, heart and kidney problems.
Rainier's coffin was draped in a red and white flag. His children and some of his grandchildren walked behind.
Rainier's dog Odin, a present for the 50th year of his reign, formed part of the funeral cortege, limping slightly, according to The Associated Press.
Posted by kitty at April 15, 2005 10:27 AM
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