International homage to H.S.H. Princess Grace of Monaco

[hibou]

Originally Posted by Jaya

I have to agree with you that things are rather low key today and that individuals who post pics and passing commentaries on Grace do not want to say a word about how the death of the Princess Grace impacted them if at all.It is a kindness I am certain she would have done for others. I guess pics are more about the person posting them than Grace herself and commentaries are not genuine. Otherwise the tributes would be pouring in and down.
I surmise the times have changed or people are complacent. May Princess Grace Rest In Peace.
Deo Juvante

Well said! Rest in peace Princess Grace

[shappica]

Originally Posted by hibou

No service for the public to pay their respects? I would think that would be appropriate.

Well, there were all these events commemorating the annivesary, so I think that on this day family wanted to keep it private, and I think they were right to do so! JMO

And about how Princess Grace's death efected me: I can't really say because I was born three years later, but even so her life and personality impress me much more than anyone else's before or after her!
So, rest in peace Princess Grace

[tbhrc]

Originally Posted by michelle

Grace Kelly , Princesse de Monaco on TF1 tomorrow:

Grace Kelly, Princesse de Monaco - Magazines

Thanks for the link, even the small video was great, so nice to see Grace kissing Rainier..... And the kids, so private moments, great, I wish I could see it tomorrow....

[Glistening Seas]

i would never think the people would ever 'not care" about the Pss. Grace passing. however, after the loss of ranier still being something PA Caroline and Stephanie have to deal with. i can only say that reflecting of the passing of Pss. Grace would be all the more heavily felt. This family has had a huge loss in Ranier and Pss. Grace and having to "smile" for the crowds just wouldn't be something i would say they should have to do. So, i think the quiet family ceremony may just be this family's way to simply "deal" with their losses while allowing all the exhibits for the crowds. which imho, is quite tasteful to say the least.

[hibou]

Originally Posted by shappica

Well, there were all these events commemorating the annivesary, so I think that on this day family wanted to keep it private, and I think they were right to do so! JMO

And about how Princess Grace's death efected me: I can't really say because I was born three years later, but even so her life and personality impress me much more than anyone else's before or after her!
So, rest in peace Princess Grace

I didn't necessarily mean for the family to attend but so the citizens of Monaco could pay their respects. A short service and lighting of candles would have been nice. I think the citizens of Monaco also felt the loss today but there was no service for them.

[Jaya]

Originally Posted by michelle

Grace Kelly , Princesse de Monaco on TF1 tomorrow:

Grace Kelly, Princesse de Monaco - Magazines

Fantastic celluloid footage....... too bad we will miss it on this of the Atlantic.

[gfg02]

A special site

Princess Grace Foundation-USA

[monaco70s]

Even though today is a sad day and an important anniversary, I think it is a day to celebrate the life and legacy of Princess Grace/Grace Kelly.

Rest In Peace Princess Grace.

[goody7058]

Have peaceful journey thought heaven Princess Grace watch over your children and your grandchildren. REST IN PEACE.

[tbhrc]

Another article:

Monaco Revue -- The celebrity and lifestyle magazine with purpose

On the 25th anniversary of Princess Grace's passing, Monaco Revue presents an appreciation by editor Celia Sankar, who is the founder of the , which promotes equal opportunity employment in Canada and abroad.


Once upon a time, I was enarmoured of fairytales. However, “The Princess and the Pea” spoiled it for me. That was the story in which a young prince decries all prospective brides, then throws himself at the feet of the first lady who passes the indisputable test of a real princess: she detects a pea hidden under several layers of mattresses.

[armelle MORAND]

I'm sorry because I didn't know where to post it but here are some private little vids from a french report on princess Grace and her family. Grace Kelly, Princesse de Monaco - Magazines

[tbhrc]

You can find a huge reportage and gallery on Hola.com

LAS MEMORIAS DE GRACE KELLY

[tbhrc]

Several articles with galleries and videos:

Tages-Anzeiger Online | Vermischtes | Stilles Gedenken an Grace Kelly

Stilles Gedenken an Grace Kelly / Vermischtes / SF Tagesschau

Grace Kelly, l'omaggio discreto del Principato di Monaco - LASTAMPA.it

[tbhrc]

Some pictures:

Visitors look at the grave of Princess Grace of Monaco, inside the cathedral of Monaco, on the eve of the 25th anniversary of her death, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007. While driving with her daughter Stephanie to Monaco on Sept. 13, 1982, from their country home, Princess Grace, then 52, suffered a stroke, causing her car to plunge down the mountainside. Princess Grace died the next day without regaining consciousness.

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Portraits and souvenirs of Princess Grace of Monaco are seen in a window of a shop on the square of Monaco palace , on the eve of the 25th anniversary of her death, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007.

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Visitors look at a poster of Princess Grace of Monaco, during the exhibition in homage to Princess Grace, in Monaco, on the eve of the 25th anniversary of her death, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007. Monaco is holding an international-scale exhibition in homage to Princess Grace. Organised in close collaboration with the Prince's Palace, which is making available items never previously displayed, this exhibition will retrace all the periods and facets of her life, from Grace Kelly, Hollywood star, to Princess of Monaco. On the poster is reading "Monaco pays tribute to Princess Grace".

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[Ianna]

Nice gallery from eyevine..

"Sotheby's to auction items owned by Princess Grace
October 15, 2007, New York, New York, USA: Two dresses and a purse originally owned by Monaco's Princess Grace are to be auctioned by Sotheby's in a bid to raise funds for the Princess Grace Foundation-USA. The items are also part of a New York City exhibit of gowns, outfits, jewelry, and other items titled "Grace, Princess of Monaco: A Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Grace Kelly."

Famous flower & engagement dress (flower dress is so much better in b/w)

Colors, shapes..

Blue dress + Pink dress + Famous pink gown

Scorpio

Thre rest can be seen -- here

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[LadyMacAlpine]

Originally Posted by Ianna

Nice gallery from eyevine..

"Sotheby's to auction items owned by Princess Grace
October 15, 2007, New York, New York, USA: Two dresses and a purse originally owned by Monaco's Princess Grace are to be auctioned by Sotheby's in a bid to raise funds for the Princess Grace Foundation-USA. The items are also part of a New York City exhibit of gowns, outfits, jewelry, and other items titled "Grace, Princess of Monaco: A Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Grace Kelly."

Thank you for sharing. She had style.

[iceflower]

I post the newest pics here as the event was part of the
international homage to Princess Grace:

HRH Prince Albert II of Monaco speaks at the Consulate General of
Monaco and Wynn Resorts' Casino Couture event to benefit The
Princess Grace Foundation-USA at Sotheby's New York October 24,
2007 on New York City. (Matt Peyton/Getty Images for the Consulate
General of Monaco) - Charlene was with him as well.

Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** Pic 5

[Avalon]

Great pictures Iceflower, what a beautiful tribute to the late Princess!
Charlene looks really pretty.


Gallery of pictures from Isifa

[christinacg]

I thought the awards were given out tonight? I havent seen picture anywhere though, so am I wrong?

[hibou]

Having read through the exhibition catalog by Frederic Mitterrand, which is excellent and well worth buying I might add. I thought it would be nice to hear a few words from Princess Grace herself:

" I would like to be remembered as someone who accomplished useful deeds, and who was a kind and loving person. I would like to leave the memory of a human being with a correct attitude and who did her best to help others."

"My father had a very simple view of life: you don't get anything for nothing. Everything has to be earned, through work, persistence and honesty. My father also had a deep charm, the gift of winning our trust. He was the kind of man with whom many people dream of spending an evening."

"It would be very sad if children had no memories before those of school. What they need most is the love and attention of their mother."

"Fairy tales tell imaginary stories. Me, I'm a living person. I exist. If the story of my life as a real woman were to be told one day, people would at last discover the real being that I am."


May she rest in peace!