On April 19, 1956, actress Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III of Monaco in a lavish ceremony that captivated the world. The wedding took place in the Cathedral of St. Nicholas in Monaco, with over 600 guests in attendance, including many Hollywood celebrities and European royalty.
Grace Kelly, a beloved American actress known for her roles in films such as "Rear Window" and "To Catch a Thief," met Prince Rainier III at the Cannes Film Festival in 1955. Their whirlwind romance quickly led to an engagement, and the wedding preparations became a global media event.
The wedding itself was a fairy tale affair, with Grace Kelly stunning in a gorgeous lace and pearl-embellished wedding gown designed by MGM costume designer Helen Rose. The gown, which featured a high neckline, fitted bodice, and billowing skirt, is still considered one of the most iconic wedding dresses of all time.
The ceremony was broadcast live on television to an estimated 30 million viewers worldwide, making it one of the first "televised weddings" of a major celebrity. Following the wedding, Grace Kelly became known as Her Serene Highness Princess Grace of Monaco, and she retired from acting to focus on her duties as a princess and to raise her family.
The marriage of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III lasted until her tragic death in 1982 following a car accident. However, their wedding remains a defining moment in celebrity history, a true fairy tale union that captured the hearts and imaginations of people around the world.
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