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Rainier III (Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand Grimaldi; 31 May 1923 – 6 April 2005) was Prince of Monaco from 1949 to his death in 2005. Rainier ruled the Principality of Monaco for almost 56 years.
- He Wasn’t Really That Royal. Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand Grimaldi (we’re just going to call him Rainier III, or “Rainy” if you’d rather) was born in May of 1923.
- His Father Had A Dark Secret. Rainier III’s mother wasn’t the only one with a sordid past and something to hide. Prince Pierre, Rainier III’s father, was a French aristocrat before he became the Monegasque prince by way of marriage.
- His Father Didn’t Love His Mother. Rainier III was born into a family—and a palace—built on secrets. And one the biggest secrets was that Prince Pierre didn’t love his wife—because he was a closeted homosexual.
- His Parents Fought A Lot. It’s always the kids who get caught in the middle of their parents’ feuds. Prince or not, Rainier III was no exception to that rule.
May 27, 2024 · Rainier III, prince de Monaco (born May 31, 1923, Monaco—died April 6, 2005, Monaco) was the 31st hereditary ruler of the principality of Monaco (1949–2005). He was the son of Prince Pierre, count de Polignac, and Princess Charlotte de Monaco, daughter of Louis II, prince de Monaco.
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Apr 7, 2005 · Prince Rainier III of Monaco, who made Hollywood beauty Grace Kelly his fairy-tale princess and transformed his tiny Riviera realm of casinos and resorts into a powerhouse of international...
Apr 6, 2005 · For all his success in modernising the tiny principality of Monaco, Prince Rainier III, who died on Wednesday at the age of 81, will be best remembered for marrying one of Hollywood's legends,...
May 11, 2023 · Learn about the life and achievements of Prince Rainier III, who ruled Monaco for 56 years and transformed it into a prosperous and independent nation. Discover his legacy in politics, economy, culture, tourism and more.
During the almost 56 years of his reign, Prince Rainier III (1923-2005) profoundly shaped Monaco, creating the modern, model State that we now know.
