Princess Grace Returns to Monaco
If you’re looking for one more reason to visit the French Riviera this summer, you may find it in the life of Princess Grace, and the exhibit “The Grace Kelly Years, Princess of Monaco.” This year marks the 25th anniversary of Princess Grace’s death.
From July 12th through September 23rd, you can see an exhibit of Grace Kelly’s life at the Grimaldi Forum (10 avenue Princess Grace, Principality of Monaco) shown in 15 rooms that follow her life from her childhood in Philadelphia, to her life as a Hollywood star, to her meeting and 1956 marriage to Prince Rainier, and her role as a Princess, Mother, and fashion icon. Admission to the exhibit is €10 for adults, €6 for students under 25, no charge for children under 12.
Here’s a sample of some of the rooms you’ll see:
- The New York Room - her early career as a struggling actress.
- The Hollywood Room - full of the glamour of classic Hollywood, and the role that she played in it.
- The Hitchcock Room - for many, the roles for which she is best known. I loved all three: “Rear Window,” “Dial M for Murder,” and “To Catch a Thief.”
- The Wedding Room - the splendor of the April 19, 1956 wedding between Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco; it’s the stuff of fairy tales.
- The Ballroom - features many of the gowns she wore to public events.
- The Official Room - displays her official Princess regalia and reminds us of her role as Her Serene Highness, Princess Grace of Monaco.
As if you really needed one more reason to visit to the French Riviera. . . .
Photo credit: Grimaldi Forum
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9 opinions for Princess Grace Returns to Monaco
Geoff
Jun 20, 2007 at 8:53 am
so, see you there then :-)
Geoff
Mary Jo Manzanares
Jun 20, 2007 at 9:30 am
Excellent idea, Geoff! Meet me for dinner?
Kevin Noa
Jul 29, 2007 at 4:18 pm
As the author of, Two Princesses: The Triumphs and Trials of Grace Kelly and Diana Spencer, I am glad Monaco is doing something special on the twenty-fifth anniverary of Prioncess Grace’s death.
Although not as elaborate as Diana’s, it still will pay tribute.
Kevin Noa
Mary Jo Manzanares
Jul 30, 2007 at 11:56 am
Thanks for commenting, Kevin. I’ll be sure to check out your book.
Kevin Noa
Jul 30, 2007 at 3:45 pm
Thank you for writing back Mary Jo. If you want to check out my blog, or know anyone who might be interested, here is the web address. Take care.
http://journals.aol.com/kcoach2000/grace-and-diana/
Dee
Aug 31, 2007 at 12:47 pm
She was far more accomplished than Diana! Glad they’re doing something, however wish it had gone on tour so that those of us who cannot fly across the country could see it.
Maggie Rogers
Feb 8, 2008 at 5:56 pm
An exciting new exhibit, aptly named, “Royalty…Triumphs and Tragedies “opens February 9th 2008 at the St. Petersburg Museum of History and will conclude September 2008. This is a living exhibit, in that the vast collection of memorabilia is constantly rotated to ensure the visitor has something new to see each visit.
This spectacular event will host artifacts from a variety of Royals including Queen Elizabeth II, The Queen Mother, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor (King Edward VIII and Mrs. Wallace Simpson), Prince Charles, The Princess Royal and other relevant royals.
The exhibit will give the “Diana” fan another chance to see a collection of her dresses from the Christies Auction and “Pink Ribbons Crusade” a not for profit charity for breast cancer, which will include some dresses never before seen on the public circuit.
For the first time, the exhibit will feature a collection of dresses from the “American Princess” her Serene Highness, Grace of Monaco., kindly loaned by Suzanne and Jess King of Austin, TX. To mark the 25th anniversary of her death, this stunning collection will include gowns and dresses that punctuated her life before her untimely death in 1982.
The St. Petersburg History museum is proud to host this magnificent event and cordially invites you to sponsor this exhibit that is certain to attract a magnitude of people from all walks of life. Various sponsorship levels are available. While every penny helps we do hope you will donate generously. (please see attached for our sponsorship levels.)
Numerous fund raising events will be evident as the exhibit progresses such as sumptuous “High Tea “ and a personal glimpse into the life of the royals by Princess Diana’s personal chef Darren McGrady, who has written a bestselling cook book “Eating Royally” of which all proceeds go to pediatric Aids and breast cancer. Limited edition royal memorabilia will be on sale in the museum’s gift shop.
The proceeds of this event will go to the St. Petersburg Museum of History owned and operated by the St. Petersburg Historical society (a non for profit charity) funded by local donations and admission fees and Hospice of the Florida Suncoast (a nonprofit charity). All proceeds will be used locally for breast cancer patients and their families. The exhibit curator Audrey Fournier is a long time volunteer with the Hospice of the Florida Suncoast and the Pink Ribbons Crusade. Gloria Bussey, Margaret Rogers-Kline and other Pink Ribbons and Hospice volunteers assembled this exhibit.
Admission charges are $12.00 for adults, $9.00 for seniors and $7.00 for children (7-17). Free of charge for children under age 6.
The St. Petersburg Museum of History and the patients and their families from the Hospice of the Florida Suncoast in St. Petersburg thank you for your support.
Maggie Rogers
Mar 4, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Be sure to check out this new exhibit 3/1/08-9-/1/08 “Royalty Triumphs & Tragedies” at the St. Petersburg Museum of History - there will be seven (7) of Princess Grace’s dresses on display.
Mary Jo Manzanares
Mar 5, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Sounds like a great exhibit. I’m always fascinated by the dresses.
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