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Thanks for the response, I know all about the treaties between the 2 nations. How does Monaco stay in the game when other monarchies crumbled.
33 Marching Through Monaco, Themes Visit - by Provence Beyond
This is a very interesting travelogue about Monaco, and it confirms that both Clos Saint-Pierre and Clos Saint Martin are indeed on Moegasque soil.
An interesting and quite extensive area to debate! But where to begin?Robert Lacey makes some interesting comments in his biography of Grace about her approach to royal duties. He particularly notes how Grace contributed to the official visit to Paris in 1959, charming the anti-American de Gaulle by her insistence on speaking to him only in French. Lacey comments: "For three days Grace toured French hospitals,schools & orphanages,winning friends wherever she went, "the best ambassador I have is Grace" Rainier commented proudly"
Further in his biography, Lacey mentions between 1956 & 1962, Grace & Rainier had official visits to Washington, Paris, London, Spain, Ireland &the Vatican
I have several books on the late Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace - both of whom are greatly missed - and they only barely touch upon the official aspects of their lives as The Prince and Princess of Monaco. I have read countless books and searched the internet regarding the official life and state visits to and from Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, however, there is nothing remotely similar to that concerning the 26-year marriage of the most glamorous royal couple in modern history.
Given the fact that Princess Grace is remembered fondly amongst world royals - as testament to her funeral services - I was wondering what types of relationships did the couple have with other royals and statesmen and what were the aspects of their official life (official visits to and from Monaco, patronages, acclaim shown them from other heads of state/government, events attended by the couple (i.e. funerals, weddings, etc.) of other VIPs around the world).
I know this is a lot to ask but, come on. The prince and the movie star were married for 26-years! Surely they did many things of substance besides just raising three children, dealing with Grace's adjustment to palace life and taking carefully-orchestrated pictures.