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| Rainier III | |||||
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Rainier in 1961
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| Prince of Monaco | |||||
| Reign | 9 May 1949 – 6 April 2005 | ||||
| Predecessor | Louis II | ||||
| Successor | Albert II | ||||
| Regent | Albert (2005) | ||||
| Born | (1923-05-31)31 May 1923 Prince's Palace, Monte Carlo, Monaco |
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| Died | 6 April 2005(2005-04-06) (aged 81) Monaco's Cardiothoracic Center, Monaco |
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| Burial | 15 April 2005 Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate, Monaco-Ville, Monaco |
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| House | Grimaldi-Goÿon-Polignac | ||||
| Father | Count Pierre of Polignac | ||||
| Mother | Princess Charlotte, Duchess of Valentinois | ||||
| Religion | Roman Catholic | ||||
Rainier III (Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand Grimaldi; 31 May 1923 – 6 April 2005) ruled the Principality of Monaco for almost 56 years, making him one of the longest ruling monarchs in European history. Though internationally known for his marriage to American actress Grace Kelly, he was also responsible for reforms to Monaco's constitution and for expanding the principality's economy from its traditional casino gambling base to its current tax haven role. Gambling accounts for only approximately three per cent of the nation's annual revenue today; when Rainier ascended the throne in 1949, it accounted for more than 95 per cent.
Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace arrive at the White House for a luncheon, 24 May 1961
Rainier, Albert, Caroline, Stéphanie, Nancy Reagan and Robert McCormick Adams at the presentation of a portrait head of Princess Grace at the National Portrait Gallery in October 1986
Tombs of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace
