A History Of Iconic Women: Here Are 60 Years Of Lady Legends

Grace Kelly Is The Epitome Of Class

In 1955, Kelly was supposed to take a photo with Prince Rainier III of Monaco at the Cannes Film Festival. She ended up not meeting him until later, and after they met, they soon began dating. Soon after, they became engaged and in 1956, Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier of Monaco and became the Princess of Monaco.

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The press called their nuptials “The Wedding of the Century.” After becoming the Princess of Monaco, Kelly stopped acting to attend to her royal duties. She and the Prince had three children. She died at the age of 52 after having a stroke while driving, which caused her to crash.