Prince Rainier: a father, a grandfather....

[michelle]

I always wondered at what occassion the two pics
from Corbis were taken, the one where Rainier sits
at a table with Louis and the one he talkes with
Stephanie holding her little babygirl. Does anyone
know? Michelle, Monacos?

It was on some family occasion in 1999 for Rainiers 50 years of reign anniversary.

 

[monaco70s]

Yes I also think it must have been at an event for Rainier's 50th anniversary, maybe it was a kids breakfast since you can see some of them.

Although I also think it could have been in Dec. 1998 when the family posed for an official pic with Grace's painting (the last one) because Stephanie is wearing moreless the same suit she wore and hairdo.

 

[iceflower]

Thank you both, Michelle and Monacos for trying to help!
Very sweet of you two!

 

[michelle]

Rainier and his 2 girls ....

 

[kobe]

I really admire and respect Rainier. He was a great ruler and an even greater man. Compared to some of the other royal father, he seems to be the one of the few who really cared about his children's happiness rather than the family diginity and royal protocal. I story about him and Prince Phillip just illustrate how much of a family the Monaco royals are. We have a saying in my family, we may not like each other, in fact we may dislike each other and occasionally hate each other, but we always love each other. They remind me of this.

 

[tbhrc]

Some random pics

 

[monaco70s]

Some random pics

Great pics, the ones I liked most were the 2 of Rainier and Caroline together.

 

[iceflower]

Do you mean those two pix Kittencrews? (From Hola magazine)

Great pics, Townsend, I think I also got some of that day, but don't know where Seeing Rainier and Andrea so close is both hearttouching and funny.

 

[Ianna]

I agree with others..that photos of Rainier and Andrea are so sweet..He was really proud grandfather of all his grandchildren..

Found this cover of Rainier and Andrea...

 

[lea]

I agree with others..that photos of Rainier and Andrea are so sweet..He was really proud grandfather of all his grandchildren..

Found this cover of Rainier and Andrea...

Here are the scans from that Paris Match of June, 1993.

 

[monaco70s]

Thanks for posting them Lea

 

[Ianna]

Lea thank you! Nice photos..

 

[lea]

monaco70s and Ianna - you are both very welcome!

In the picture with Caroline in it on the balcony, did you notice the puppy sticking his head through the railing? Very cute! Hmmm... has there been a thread with Monaco pets???

 

[monaco70s]

Yes you are right! Very nice Well there isn't a thread but we could make one

 

[kittencrews]

yes those were the pictures i was talking about

 

[Tosca]

I read on an Italian popular mag that Princ Rainier has been proposed for beatification by Monaco's archibishop. I'm wondering if this is true. Does anyone know something more? Thanx in advance!

Ciao belli!

 

[monaco70s]

I read on an Italian popular mag that Princ Rainier has been proposed for beatification by Monaco's archibishop. I'm wondering if this is true. Does anyone know something more? Thanx in advance!

Ciao belli!

I think it could be just a rumor since I remember reading that when Princess Grace died they said the same thing of a beatification.

 

[towsend]

I hope every kid have a granddad as Prince Rainier was.

 

[monaco70s]

That is such a nice thought! BTW is Stephanie holding Melanie or Charlotte?

 

[iceflower]

Indeed, very sweet of you to say this, townsend!
I think she's holding Charlotte, doesn't she??

 

[towsend]

Yes she's holding Charlotte.

 

[monaco70s]

Yes she's holding Charlotte.

Oh thanks for clearing up my doubt, it does look like Char

 

[tbhrc]

Rainier with Caroline and Alexandra:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/tbhrc/Collagen/Rainier.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/tbhrc/Collagen/Rainier1.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/tbhrc/Rainier.jpg

 

[nina86lila]

There are long time that I don't come in this thread and it's always a pleasure to see again those beutiful pics !!!
THANKs everyone for the pics.......................

 

[tbhrc]

I just love those pics of Caroline and Rainier

 

[monaco70s]

Great pics tbhrc! The first one was taken in a rehearsal for Caroline's wedding in 1978, the second one I think 1989, and the last one in Jan. 1978.

 

[tbhrc]

Great pics tbhrc! The first one was taken in a rehearsal for Caroline's wedding in 1978, the second one I think 1989, and the last one in Jan. 1978.

Thanks for the informations.

 

[nina86lila]

your pics are so beautiful tbhrc !! I really love them !
Thank you so much

 

[iceflower]

I've never seen the first one before, tbhrc, thanks!!

 

[Ianna]

GREAT photos Townsend!

I think that on second photo, Rainier is holding hands (exept Charlotte) with Melanie, Elizabeth Anne's daughter. Not sure, but it can be-age fits in.

Oh, and remember that kind of "dress" that Charlotte has..reminds me on one I loved to wear..fashion back then..lol..