The true story behind Grace Kelly’s royal marriage

[post_page_title]Money troubles[/post_page_title]

Obviously, paying a royal for the chance to marry them isn’t something that’s common in every monarchy. However, the Prince felt he had no choice in the matter. When he and Grace met, his country was experiencing a great deal of money trouble.

Money troubles

When Rainier III took over the throne in 1949, he discovered that Monaco’s wealth had suffered after the war. Although the country had once boasted a booming gambling scene, this began falling apart when France established itself as a rival. The Prince desperately needed a solution.

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