From queen to princess: she only gave the king 26 years of happy companionship, but the king kept her virginity to death! The most moving love of the 20th century: more than 1,000 journalists from all over the world witnessed their wedding! After marrying into the royal Oscar, she died in a car accident at the age of 52, and her infatuated husband guarded her for 23 years!
For some people in modern times, talking about love seems to be a very luxurious topic, because in an era where money is supreme, all good things are stained with rust.
However, in this world, love does exist. In the descriptions of the ancients, I remembered the beautiful names of Jiao Zhongqing and Liu Lanzhi, Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying, Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, Dong Yong and the Seven Fairies, and so on.
Although it is only a distant legend, it still gives people the confidence and strength to believe in beauty and love.
In addition to the beautiful legends, true love is also easy to pick up. For example, the familiar King Edward VIII of england (who was made Duke of Windsor by his brother George VI after abdication) was willing to give up the throne in order to create a happy marriage with his divorced favorite woman, Mrs. Simpson. The Duke of Windsor finally fulfilled his wish and abdicated with Mrs. Simpson for a lifetime.
Today Lao Huang will introduce you to a pair of love models, that is, the amazing love between Prince Rainier III of the Principality of Monaco and the American movie star Grace Kelly.
The Principality of Monaco ("Monaco") is a southern European city-state located in southwestern Europe, surrounded by France on three sides and bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Monaco's coastline is 4.86 km long, with a long terrain of about 3 km from east to west and only 200 m at its narrowest point from north to south. The territory is hilly, with the highest altitude of less than 200 meters. With an area of 2.02 square kilometers and a population of more than 38,000 people, it is the second smallest country in the world.
Although Monaco is only a "land of bullets", it is now a "paradise for the rich" that everyone aspires to. All these achievements have benefited from Rainier III.
Born on 31 May 1923, Rainier succeeded Him as Prince of Monaco at the age of 26 after the death of his grandfather Louis II on 9 May 1949.
Rainier III ruled Monaco until his death on 6 April 2005, reigning for 56 years, becoming the second-longest-reigning monarch in Europe.
Rainier studied at the Summerfield School in Hastings, England, the University of Montpellier and the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris, and later served in the French Army in the campaigns to liberate Alsace and Strasbourg.
After succeeding his grandfather Prince Louis II to the throne as head of state, Rainier set out to turn this humble small European country into a pearl in the Mediterranean:
The luxurious Monte Carlo casino makes the rich willing to spend thousands of dollars;
The credibility and confidentiality measures of the banks attract a large amount of money from all over the world;
A large number of duty-free shops have also attracted many wealthy people to shop;
The floating breakwater increased its port throughput by a third, allowing luxury cruise ships to dock at the dock;
Tall buildings rise from the mountainside;
The underground space was opened up to park luxury sports cars such as Ferrari...
The nationals of the Principality of Monaco are mainly engaged in tourism, banking, insurance, stamps, gambling, etc., and casinos and stamps are more famous. Monaco is a famous tourist destination in Europe, and is famous for cultural and sports activities such as the Monte Carlo International Acrobatic Festival, the International Flower Festival, and the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Rainier was a very pro-people king, and he once said that he was the only head of state who knew all his people on the streets. For more than half a century, Rainier III personally built modern Monaco, so his people have affectionately called him "Prince of Construction".
The reason why Rainier III's name is often mentioned by others, in addition to his shining political achievements during his reign, is most talked about by his marriage to Hollywood actress Grace Kelly. Some people have praised The love affair between Rainier and Grace Kelly as the most moving love of the 20th century.
Grace Kelly's life is divided into two stages, the first half of her life is a film and television superstar with unlimited scenery, and the second half of her life is envied by everyone as the princess of Monaco.
Grace Kelly was born on November 12, 1929, to a wealthy family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her family has sports and artistic potential.
Both of her parents were professional athletes: her father, John F. Kennedy, was a professional athlete. B. Kelly was a rower who won the gold medal in the Single Oars at the 7th Summer Olympics in 1920; her mother, Margaret Maggie, was the first female physical education teacher at the University of Pennsylvania and Women's Medical School.
Her two uncles were artistic talents: one was a light opera actor, the other was a playwright, and won the 1926 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Her parents intended to raise her as an athlete, but the frail and shy Grace Kelly did not love sports since childhood, but had a strong interest in acting, so she attended the Drama Society in high school and soon played an important role in the one-act comedy "Forbidden to Keep Animals".
After graduating from high school, she was admitted to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. During her time at school, she studied theater performance while working part-time as a fashion model. In the spring of 1949, Grace Kelly graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and embarked on a star-studded acting journey.
On June 25, 1949, he appeared on stage for the first time as a professional actor, starring in the drama "Torchbearer" created by his uncle.
In 1950, he was named one of the "12 Most Promising Actors on broadway stage of the year" by Drama World magazine, and in August of the same year, he starred in his film debut fourteen hours.
In September 1951, she was invited to serve as the heroine of the Western film "High Noon", which was her first starring role.
On October 9, 1953, the romantic adventure film "Red Dust" was released, for which she won the 11th American Film and Television Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actress in the Film Category.
On 29 May 1954, the thriller film "Telephone Murder" was released, for which he was nominated for the 8th British Academy Film Awards – Best Foreign Actress; on 1 August, the suspense film "Rear Window" was released.
On May 17, 1955, the feature film "Country Girl" was released, with which he won the Best Actress Award at the 27th Academy Awards; on August 3, he starred in the love suspense film "To Catch a Thief".
On May 7, 1956, the romantic comedy "The Swan Princess" starring was released.
After 1956, Grace Kelly faded out of the film and television circle, because she found her true prince and lived a happy life of her husband and godson.
Grace Kelly's acquaintance with Rainier stemmed from a shooting abroad. In the summer of 1954, grace Kelly visited the Monaco Royal Palace while filming the film To Catch a Thief in France, during which she first met Rainier, then Prince of Monaco.
In May 1955, Grace Kelly accompanied the American delegation to the Cannes Film Festival, during which she met Renel again, who had become the Prince of Monaco, and Rainier III fell in love with the beautiful and noble Grace Kelly, and the two sparked love.
In December 1955, Prince Rainier flew to the United States to propose to Grace Kelly. In January 1956, Prince Rainier officially announced their engagement. In April of the same year, Grace Kelly and Rainier held a lavish wedding at the Basilica of St. Nicholas in Monaco.
The wedding at that time attracted the attention of the global media, and more than 1,000 journalists from all over the world came to the scene to witness their happiness and covered the event.
Grace Kelly has not returned to the big screen since marrying Rainier in 1956, but Grace Kelly has brought her elegance and charm to her new hometown, which the world has seen.
At that time, the media said: "The day prince Rainier married the most famous and beautiful woman in the world, Princess Grace, was the day Monaco stepped onto the international stage." "A marriage that changes a country's world influence is unprecedented.
The life after the marriage of the two is happy and sweet. On January 23, 1957, the couple's eldest daughter, Caroline, was born. In 1958, the couple's son Albert was born. In 1965, the couple's second daughter, Stephanie, was born.
As Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly not only cared for her family, she also devoted a lot of effort to improving the lives of the kingdom's people, and people affectionately called her Princess Grace.
In 1958, Grace Kelly became President of the Monaco Red Cross, and at her initiative, Monaco established a "Children's Village" for orphans and built homes for the elderly who had no one to rely on. In 1980, Grace Kelly performed the art of collage at the Paris Gallery, and all the proceeds were donated to the cause of primary education in Monaco.
Unfortunately, on September 13, 1982, Grace Kelly drove her youngest daughter, Stephanie, and on the way from the Royal Palace to Monte Carlo, her car broke off the road and fell off a cliff more than 40 meters high.
In the end, Stephanie survived, while Grace Kelly suffered an irreversible severe brain injury. On September 14, Grace Kelly was pronounced dead at the age of 52 due to ineffective medical treatment.
The car accident that took Grace Kelly's life was seen by the Monegasques as a national disaster. The remains of Grace Kelly were placed in the Monaco Cathedral, built in the 19th century.
On April 18, 1956, 26 years ago, Grace Kelly and Rainier also held a truly deserved "wedding of the century" at this cathedral.
The fairy tale begins where it ends, and sadness and smiles begin here. Since then, Monaco Cathedral has become The Sad Place for Rainier.
Although Grace Kelly died unexpectedly, the love affair did not end. After losing his beloved wife, Rainier did not remarry in his life.
In the days that followed, he built countless monuments in his little principality for the woman he loved dearly: princess Grace Avenue on the coast outside the Monte Carlo Casino, princess Grace Library by the sailboat-dotted harbor, and Princess Grace Hospital serving the people...
Located on Princess Grace Avenue in the Lavato district of Monaco, with its beautiful natural scenery, abundant greenery, tranquil sea views, soft beaches and clear skies, it has attracted a number of rich people to buy houses, becoming the second favorite residence of the world's billionaires.
Older people in Monaco often fondly recall Princess Grace riding a bicycle along the seashore with her children, waving "good morning" to passers-by.
In 2002, on the 20th anniversary of Kelly's death, the Monaco royal family released a commemorative album containing many photographs of the royal couple, for which Rainier personally wrote a foreword: "Twenty years after her disappearance, Princess Grace has been present in our hearts and minds." ”
Although Grace Kelly died unexpectedly, Rainier did not remarry in her lifetime. It was also agreed that Rainier had been single all these years and that he had kept his commitment to love. Philippe DeLom, a biographer of Rainier and a French writer, said: "He has never recovered from her death because nothing can take her place." ”
Rainier's health has deteriorated since he underwent arterial bypass surgery in 1994. On 7 March 2005, the elderly Rainier became ill and was admitted to Princess Grace Hospital again. He died on April 6, 2005 at the age of 82.
True love has only a beginning, not an end. After 23 years of tormented by acacia, Rainier can finally get along with her beloved woman, Grace Kelly.
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