#OnThisDay 1923: Rainier III, Prince of Monaco was born. In 1985, Russell Harty visited the principality to ask him about the history of the Grimaldi family, being educated in England and his marriage to Grace Kelly. | BBC Archive

"Princess Grace and Prince Rainier III of Monaco were photographed on their wedding day at Monaco's Royal Palace on April 19, 1956, celebrating their fairytale union. Grace Kelly, born November 12, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, married Prince Rainier, born May 31, 1923, in Monaco, in a spectacular ceremony. The civil ceremony preceded their religious wedding at Saint Nicholas Cathedral on April 18, 1956. Over 600 guests witnessed their magnificent celebration, which captivated the world.

Revivez l'arrivée de Grace Kelly pour son mariage avec le Prince Rainier III de Monaco le 19 avril 1956. Mythique ✨ http://bit.ly/2ocunWP © Getty | Vogue France

"Circa April 19, 1956, Hollywood star Grace Kelly wed Prince Rainier III of Monaco in a ceremony that became one of the most watched events of the 20th century." #fblifestyle | History Through Time