 
Grace Kelly was one of the most beloved princesses despite it being the wife of the ruler of the world's smallest country after the Vatican.
The marriage ceremony was followed by 30 million viewers, This includes all those who have a tv in the 1956. The event contributed to the renewal of the Principality and helped in the design of a new kind of journalism, namely the gossip turned to the masses. It was also the first occasion in which they coined the phrase "wedding of the century".
The choice of Rainier fell on young Grace as one of Prince's intentions was to report internationally on his tiny Kingdom, on the verge of economic failure: he needed a woman of great renown, a real movie star "can bring the splendor of Hollywood in Munich".
When Ranieri laid eyes on Grace, the girl was attending the fashion designer Oleg Cassini; between the two seemed to be harmony and affection, but at some point the woman ended the affair by telling them simply that he would marry the Prince. The 5 January 1956 It was announced the engagement between the two; many saw the marriage as a marriage of interest: Grace wanted a Crown, Ranieri secure its future. Despite the intentions probably lack transparency, the wedding held on 19 April 1956 It was a real stroke of genius and gave visibility to all, especially the Principality itself. The media case however was not limited to the wedding day, but he accompanied throughout his life principles and still the heirs are victims of hunger for gossip and attention by journalists.
As claimed by the former boyfriend Oleg Cassini, the key to the success of Grace was to "[…] never stop playing the role of Princess ": the Kelly a 26 years knew to control their emotions masterfully, He learned French and Protocol of the Royal family. The woman, After giving birth to Caroline, Alberto and Stéphanie, surrendered to the idea that he would never be back on the scenes of his beloved Hitchcock film. Henceforth confined itself to sponsor some events related to the Principality, like the Grand Prix, It would make the mannequin (famous is the bag that bears his name drawn by Hermès).
The 13 September 1982, While Grace and her daughter Stéphanie were returning to Munich, the Princess's car skidded and crashed into a ravine: her mother died the next day due to injuries sustained, While his daughter survived the accident. The funeral of the Princess was a media event even more after the wedding, because, Thanks to the increased spread of television, It is estimated that nearly 100 millions of people around the world have followed the event live.
Grace won the oscar for best actress in 1955, a year before becoming her Serene Highness of Monaco. Talented icon, beauty and elegance, his image and especially its history attract even today, reflecting the fact that some myths are really timeless.
Maria
