On April 18, 1956, actress Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III of Monaco in a lavish ceremony that captured the world's attention. The event was dubbed "The Wedding of the Century" and was attended by numerous celebrities, dignitaries, and royalty from around the globe.
Grace Kelly, an American actress known for her beauty and elegance, had already won an Academy Award for her role in "The Country Girl" (1954) before meeting Prince Rainier III at the Cannes Film Festival in 1955. Their whirlwind romance led to a fairytale wedding just a year later.
The religious ceremony took place at the Cathedral of St. Nicholas in Monaco, with Grace Kelly wearing a stunning wedding gown designed by Helen Rose, a costume designer at MGM Studios. The dress, which featured a high neckline, fitted bodice, and a billowing skirt made of 25 yards of taffeta, 100 yards of silk net, and 125-year-old Brussels rose point lace, has since become an iconic wedding dress and has inspired countless replicas.
The wedding was broadcast live on television, with an estimated 30 million viewers tuning in to watch the ceremony. The couple's wedding day also included a civil ceremony and a reception at the Prince's Palace, where the couple greeted thousands of well-wishers from the palace balcony.
Grace Kelly's marriage to Prince Rainier III marked the end of her acting career, as she embraced her new role as Princess of Monaco. The couple had three children together and remained married until Grace's tragic death in a car accident in 1982.
The wedding of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III remains a iconic moment in celebrity history, symbolizing the union of Hollywood glamour and European royalty, and cementing Grace Kelly's status as a beloved and enduring style icon.
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