A look at the life of Grace Kelly, the Irish American actress turned princess. Kelly, who was born in Philadelphia, married Prince Rainier III in Monaco on April 19, 1956.
Grace Kelly s son Prince Albert says he s always felt a sense of responsibility to protect the late star. The prince of Monaco also detailed how the Princess Grace Foundation-USA is working to help aspiring artists today in honor of the former Hitchcock muse.
The Alfred Hitchcock blonde and Oscar winner became royalty in 1956 at age 26 – forever ending her film career. And while many believed the star had embarked on a new life of greater glitz and glamour, Jay Jorgensen said Kelly experienced loneliness behind palace doors.
The author previously wrote a visual biography of the ‘50s screen icon titled Grace Kelly: Hollywood Dream Girl, which features over 400 photographs.