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Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly Throw the 'Wedding of the Century'

Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly Throw the 'Wedding of the Century'

After a civil ceremony the day before, the prince weds the movie star at Monaco's Saint Nicholas Cathedral on April 19, 1956, before 600 guests and 30 million TV viewers worldwide.

In this photo: Princess Grace of Monaco, Prince Rainier III of Monaco, Gilles Barthe

Photo: Thomas D. McAvoy./Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

Apr 01, 1956
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