Today would have been the 85th birthday of Princess Grace of Monaco. Grace, who was an Oscar-winning actress as well as Monaco’s princess, died tragically at the age of 52. But in her two decades as a member of the Grimaldi family, she left a sparkling legacy that is still celebrated today. To commemorate her birthday, today’s Magpie of the Month post showcases some of her most glittering gala appearances. Which of Grace’s jewels are your favorites?
Red Cross Ball, 1956
Red Cross Ball, 1958
State Visit to France, 1959
With her friend, actor David Niven, 1960
Gala in Monaco, 1961
State Visit to Ireland, 1961
With opera singer Maria Callas at the International Television Festival, 1962
With the future King Juan Carlos of Spain at a gala in Monaco, 1962
With the singer Marian Anderson in Philadelphia, 1963
Red Cross Ball, 1963
Charity Ball, 1965
Gala in Ireland, 1965
Gala in Paris, 1966
Monte Carlo Opera Ball, 1966
With Dr. Christiaan Barnard at the Red Cross Ball, 1967
Waltzing with Rainier at the Grand Re-opening of the Monte Carlo casino, 1968
Gala in Nice, 1970
Royal Festival Hall, 1970
With Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton at the Red Cross Ball, 1971
Versailles Palace Ball, 1973
Gala in Paris, 1974
Sporting Monte-Carlo Gala, 1974
Bouglione Circus, 1976
National Day, 1978
Grace in Paris, 1978
International Television Festival, 1979
AFI Tribute to Jimmy Stewart, 1980
Gala in Paris, 1981
With Lady Diana Spencer at the Goldsmiths Hall in London, 1981
Bel Air Hotel, 1981
With Princess Caroline at the Rose Ball, 1981
National Day, 1981
Party in New York, 1982
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