American actress Grace Kelly, 26, weds Rainier III, Prince of Monaco 70 years ago this hour (Apr 18 1956)

1950s, Movies 1950s


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(Wednesday, April 18, 1956, 11:00 a.m. Central European Time) — American actress Grace Kelly, 26, married Prince Rainier of Monaco, 32, today in a 16-minute civil ceremony in the Palace Throne Room of Monaco.


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A church wedding took place the next day.


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