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unusual facts about Prince Rainier



Greg Frewin

A command performance for Prince Rainier in Monte Carlo along with over 35 TV appearances world wide attest to this magician's notoriety, Greg is recognized by his peers all over the world as "The International Grand Champion of Magic".

Joseph McKeown

These included assignments to the Soviet Baltic Fleet in 1953, featured in the coronation issue (a story about this has him drinking multiple toasts in vodka with the Soviet officers, ending in one to the Queen), the funeral of Sibelius, Princess Margaret's tour of the West Indies and the wedding of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco.

L'Imparfait des Langues

The concert was cancelled at short notice due to the death of Monaco's Prince Rainier; without a venue, Sclavis and his group booked into a recording studio in Pernes-les-Fontaines and recorded the music in a single day.

Louis Frémaux

Frémaux worked with the orchestra of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, after having been released from the French Foreign Legion (to which he had been recalled for service in Algeria) at the request of Prince Rainier.

Rita Gam

She was a bridesmaid at the wedding of her close friend Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier in Monaco.

The Greenbrier

In recent history, the resort has hosted several presidents and vice-presidents, foreign dignitaries such as Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco.


see also

Albert of Monaco

Albert II, Prince of Monaco (born 1958), son of Prince Rainier III, and the current reigning Prince of Monaco since April 6, 2005