Today, Prince Albert II of Monaco, the only son of Princess Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III of Monaco is getting married. He and his bride Charlene Wittstock had the civil wedding yesterday and their religious wedding is taking place today, July 2nd, 2011 at 5 PM France time (11 AM EST). Princess Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier will be missed but will surely be in everybody’s heart as the festivities take place in the principality. In honor of their son’s wedding, we simply wanted to share a couple of amazing vintage videos we found on the engagement and marriage of Prince Albert’s parents — it was 55 years ago on April 18, 1956. Princess Grace Kelly was simply radiant and the footage of Monaco’s harbor so pretty!
Memories from Monaco: Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier
The Engagement of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier:
The video features footage of:
- An interview with Grace Kelly.
- Voyage to Monaco on board of the “The Constitution”.
- Arrival in the beautiful harbor of Monte Carlo – love those vintage footage!
- Cheerful welcoming of their future princess by the people of Monaco.
- Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier’s drive to the Palace.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZxjNmR1SVo&w=588&rel=0Video of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier before their wedding
The Royal Wedding
The video features footage of:
- The civil wedding festivities.
- Reception with the people from Monaco (i.e. Monegasque).
- Religious wedding at the Cathedral.
- Ovation of the people of Monaco at the Monte Carlo harbor.
- Departure on the yatch for their honeymoon.