The late Prince Rainier III

[tbhrc]

This thread is dedicated to Prince Rainier III... Post here everthing related to his person, news or pics...

BTW tomorrow it is one year ago that this great man died..... I'm sure we all miss him a lot....

 

[tbhrc]

Here is the new cover from Point de Vue

 

[elmabruin]

So I hope I can buy it friday...... one week they have it and the other week they have nothing.... let's hope!

 

[Nina8675]

That a great idea !! for the best husband, father, grandfather....

(Ebay) Paris match

 

[tbhrc]

Great pics Nina, thanks.....

Some from Bruno Press

 

[tbhrc]

Medium Photo Part 1

 

[tbhrc]

Medium Photo Part 2

 

[Ianna]

Great you started this thread..thanks for many great photos!

Remarkable person as Prince Rainier really deserves it..

Childhood pics..with sister Antoinette, at Marchais estate..(Eyevine)

 

[tbhrc]

You're welcome Ianna.. Your second pic is really cute.....

 

[Ianna]

Few more..

I'm watching you..(Newscom)
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/

"Gambler"..(Rai)
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/

Sea and sky..(Newscom)
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/

 

[monaco70s]

You've all done here a great tribute to a great man. Even though a year has passed by, he'll always be missed.

 

[paca]

Tomorrow 18.30 (thursday) will be his memorial mass, which will be transmitted to all MC churches (don't know whether TMC will do the same, but you might find some clips on TF1 and France 2 news later in the evening).

 

[Suonymona]

Medium Photo Part 1

I see Stephanie and Camille.

Ann

 

[Nina8675]

I see Stephanie and Camille.

Ann

Absolutly they had the same smile ! so cute!
Thanks Tbhrc for pics of little prince rainier I love to see it !

 

[michelle]

Rainier ...... always with you on the ocean ....!

(sipa)


Vous manquez tellement, Monseignieur ....

 

[monaco70s]

Today is 1 year that Prince Rainier died I think today we should celebrate and remember the legcay of this great man.

 

[sebastian]

He's missed more than ever .....

 

[Laura Elizabeth]

A lovely pictoral tribute. Thanks, everyone, for sharing.

 

[xtan]

he was a special man. p grace was lucky to have met him.

 

[tbhrc]

He really was a great husband, father and of course ruler....

I've posted the scans from PDV in the following threads:

2005 National Day / Enthronement Ceremonies

The international Monte Carlo Circus Festival Retrospective

Princess Caroline Pictures Part III

and the Roseball 2006 thread.....

 

[Nina8675]

Never forget my prince !

(ACI)

 

[Stanwix]

Isn't there a memorial service tonight at 6:30 for Prince Rainier? Any pictures yet?

 

[WindsorIII]

PR was a man in a million! He made Monaco what it is today.

 

[le_ptit_diablotin]

PR was a man in a million! He made Monaco what it is today.

That's right, Monaco is now very proud of his lovely and sweet Prince Rainier III

 

[tbhrc]

ITN Stills

Prince Rainier at his grandfather's (Prince Louis II of Monaco) funeral

 

[tbhrc]

ITN Stills


Prince Rainier III is installed as Monarch of Monaco

 

[tbhrc]

ITN Stills

New ruler of Monaco, Prince Rainier, enthroned.

 

[teense]

What a great man!!! He brought Monaco to attention on the world stage.
Every major decision he made (marriage ,commercial,etc) was made with the thought for Monaco's best interests behind it....
He was punctual and stood for religious principals.

Monaco must miss him terribly--you don't realize what you've got till its gone...

A well known saying is "Greatness always skips a generation"
This can be appied to the current Prince

 

[GOT FOG?]

Don't think that's true at all. I'm willing to give him a chance atleast.

The flowers w/ his initials were very pretty.

 

[Suonymona]

Gorgeous pictures of Rainier.

How long after Louis II's passing was Rainier enthroned? Was there an official three month mourning period? Did they have to do some kind of "passing rite" for Charlotte or was just a statement released? It was such a unique situation, I'd really enjoy as much information as everyone can share.

As I recall, no one thought much of Rainier until he married Grace and chased out Onassis. I don't recall the "Builder Prince" moniker until the 1960's. Albert at least has made some strides from the go as "the Green Prince".

Ann