3.7K views · 401 reactions | Grace Kelly became Princess of Monaco in April 1956 at Saint Nicholas Cathedral. She left Hollywood for the Rock of Monaco. Circa 1959, Philippe Halsman photographed her in Givenchy silk and Tiffany diamonds. Rainier III watched nearby. | Starlight Legends | Facebook

"On April 19, 1956, Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III of Monaco were married in a lavish ceremony at the Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Monte Carlo, marking one of the most iconic royal weddings of the 20th century. The day before, a civil ceremony was held in the throne room of the Prince’s Palace. Designed by MGM’s Helen Rose, Grace’s gown featured 25 yards of silk taffeta, 100 yards of silk net, and re-embroidered lace, taking six weeks to complete. Broadcast to over 30 million people worldwide

On 19 April 1956, at the Palais Princier in Monaco, Grace Kelly became Princess Grace in a ceremony hailed as the Wedding of the Century. The atmosphere. The splendor. The global anticipation. All reached a peak as she stepped into her MGM-gifted gown. Helen Rose designed it after months of work, drawing on her experience dressing Grace in circa 1955–1956 Hollywood classics, including High Society. Howell Conant, Grace’s trusted photographer, captured the day with rare intimacy. His images. Soft