How did Grace Kelly husband died?

Rainier married American film star Grace Kelly in 1956, which generated global media attention. They had three children: Caroline, Albert and Stéphanie. He died in April 2005 from complications relating to a lung infection as a result of frequent smoking; he was succeeded by his son, Albert II.

Is Grace of Monaco a true story?

It says so at the beginning: it’s a fictional drama, based on true events. The film shows a relatively small part of Kelly’s remarkable life. After having been married for six years to Prince Rainier of Monaco, she is visited by Alfred Hitchcock who offers her the lead in his film project ‘Marnie’.

How did Princess Stéphanie survive?

These rumors were fueled by the fact that Princess Stephanie had to escape from the car through the driver side window because the passenger door was impassable. Princess Stephanie miraculously survived the accident with a fractured vertebra in her neck.

Why did Grace Kelly have 2 engagement rings?

But why did Grace get the first ring replaced by another? It was Rainier’s idea, not Grace’s: the Prince gave his bride-to-be a second ring because of the actress’ role in the 1956 film High Society.