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 Rainier III van Monaco - Wikipedia
Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand Grimaldi (31 mei 1923 - Monaco 6 april 2005) was van 1949 tot 2005 vorst van Monaco.
Prins Rainier III van Monaco overleed op de afdeling intensive care van een ziekenhuis in Monaco in de vroege ochtend van 6 april 2005, om 6.35 uur.
Doordat Rainier in 2000 de grondwet heeft laten veranderen, is het mogelijk dat ook vrouwen de troon van Monaco bestijgen.
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 MSN Encarta - Rainier III
Rainier III (1923-2005), prince of Monaco from 1949 until his death at the age of 81.
Rainier (full name Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand de Grimaldi) was born in Monaco and educated at exclusive private schools in England and Switzerland before completing university studies in France.
In 1997 Rainier and the citizens of Monaco celebrated the 700th anniversary of Monaco’s rule by the Grimaldi dynasty.
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 Rainier III, Prince of Monaco - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rainier had one sibling, HSH Princess Antoinette, Baroness de Massy, an unpopular figure generally believed to be meddlesome enough regarding her children's place in the line of succession to have forced Princess Grace to demand that she leave the country.
As Prince of Monaco, Rainier III also was responsible for the principality's new constitution in 1962 which significantly reduced the power of the sovereign.
Rainier was moved to the hospital's intensive care unit on March 22.
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 Rainier III, Prince of Monaco - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The prince was a direct descendant of Stephanie de Beauharnais, an adopted daughter of Napoleon Bonaparte, and of William Thomas Beckford, the scandalous 18th century English collector, tastemaker, writer, and eccentric.
Rainier was moved to the hospital's intensive care unit on March 21.
Rainier's official shortened title was His Serene Highness Rainier III, Sovereign Prince of Monaco; this does not include the many other hereditary titles acquired by the Grimaldi family (see Prince of Monaco for a complete list).
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 Boston.com / News / World / Europe / Monaco says goodbye to Prince Rainier III   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Rainier's coffin was draped in a red and white flag emblazoned with the coat of arms of his Grimaldi family.
Staff who served Monaco's Prince Rainier III bore his coffin from the 17th-century chapel in his palace where he had lain in state, a somber opening to funeral ceremonies Friday that drew VIPs from around the world.
Rainier never remarried after her death in a car accident in 1982 -- and often cut a lonely figure in his later years.
www.boston.com /news/world/europe/articles/2005/04/15/monaco_says_goodbye_to_prince_rainier_iii?mode=PF   (543 words)

  
 Rainier III of Monaco   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Rainier III, Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand Grimaldi (born May 31, 1923), is the hereditary Prince of Monaco.
He was born in the principality of Monaco, the only son of Princess Charlotte Louise Juliette of Monaco (1898 - 1977) -- the illegitimate and later legitimated Algerian-born daughter of Louis II of Monaco and cabaret singer Juliette Louvet -- and her husband, Prince Pierre-Marie-Xavier-Antoine-Melchior of Monaco (1895 - 1964), née Comte de Polignac.
For he never once remembered that ought to have felt very grateful to his grandmother, for having taught Tommy Fox was so conceited that if his grandmother had been there with no doubt that he would even have tried to teach her to suck.
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 CNN.com - Monaco bids farewell to Rainier - Apr 15, 2005
Rainier's coffin was draped in a red and white flag.
Rainier, Europe's longest-serving monarch in the world's second-smallest country, will be buried next to his late wife, who died in a car crash in 1982.
Rainier and Kelly were wed in the cathedral in 1956 -- a union that became the tiny Mediterranean principality's claim to fame.
www.cnn.com /2005/WORLD/europe/04/15/monaco.funeral/index.html   (591 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > News > World -- Monaco's Prince Rainier III remains in 'worrying' condition
MONACO – Doctors for ailing Prince Rainier III of Monaco said he was in stable but "worrying" condition Monday, breathing on a respirator and under sedation after dialysis halted the 81-year-old ruler's deterioration.
Rainier, who was married to late Hollywood star Grace Kelly and has ruled Monaco since 1949, is beloved in the principality, which is smaller than New York City's Central Park and larger than only one other independent state – Vatican City.
Rainier never remarried after the death of Princess Grace and is often pictured at official functions alone or alongside family members.
www.signonsandiego.com /news/world/20050328-1423-princerainier.html   (610 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Treatment halts decline in health of Monaco's Prince Rainier III   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Rainier, who has suffered from bouts of sickness in recent years, was hospitalized at Monaco's Cardio-Thoracic Center on March 7 with a chest infection.
Rainier, who has ruled Monaco since 1949, is beloved in the principality, which is smaller than New York City's Central Park and larger than only one other independent state — Vatican City.
Rainier's son, Prince Albert, 47, is being groomed as a successor.
www.usatoday.com /news/world/2005-03-28-rainier_x.htm?csp=36   (498 words)

  
 CNN.com - Prince Rainier's health worsens - Mar 26, 2005
Rainier's health "continues to worsen despite the most appropriate medical assistance," according to the palace statement, which was signed by three doctors.
Rainier's worsening health prompted a response from the Vatican, where Pope John Paul II is recovering from his own health setbacks.
Rainier was admitted to the hospital earlier this month suffering from a lung infection and was moved to the intensive care unit Monday.
www.cnn.com /2005/WORLD/europe/03/26/rainier.hospital   (455 words)

  
 The 700 Years of Grimaldi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Rainier displayed unique comportment and model behavior, the tradition of which the Grimaldi's have continued : recognition as a force that a powerful neighbor will appreciate, and find in its own interest to take advantage of, under the reciprocated conditions of obtaining aid and protection, towards the common interest of political emancipation.
Prince Rainier III, grandson of Prince Louis II on his mothers side, Princess Charlotte and son of Prince Pierre, Count of Polignac, succeeded his grandfather on May 9, 1949.
During the course of his reign, one of the longest in the history of Monaco, Prince Rainier III intensified, expanded and diversified the enterprises committed to during the preceding three reigns : from the political, diplomatic, international, economic and social domains, to the educational, scientific, cultural, communications and sports domains.
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 RAINIER III, PRINCE OF MONACO FACTS AND INFORMATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Prince Rainier III (Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand Grimaldi; May_31, 1923–April_6, 2005), styled ''HSH The Sovereign_Prince_of_Monaco'', ruled the Principality of Monaco for almost fifty-six years.
Rainier was first sent to study at the Summerfield_College in St._Leonards-on-Sea, England, and later at Stowe, a prestigious English public school in Buckinghamshire.
On May_9, 1949, Rainier became the Sovereign Prince of Monaco on the death of Prince Louis II.
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 NBC10.com - News - April 7: Author Saul Bellow; Monaco's Prince Rainier III
Rainier's royal palace announced his death nearly a month after he was first admitted with a lung infection to a heart and chest clinic that overlooks Monaco's glittering, yacht-filled harbor.
Rainier, who assumed the throne on May 9, 1949, had to endure the tragedy of his famous wife's death and relentless scandals - including international criticism of the principality's tax laws - that plagued the final two decades of his rule.
Rainier was known as the "builder prince" for his many infrastructure projects, and he increased the size of his territory by 20 percent with land reclamation.
www.nbc10.com /news/4363264/detail.html   (755 words)

  
 Boston.com / News / Boston Globe / Obituaries / Prince Rainier III, 81; storybook wedding helped define long-reigning ...
Prince Rainier III of Monaco, who made movie star Grace Kelly his fairy-tale princess and transformed his tiny Riviera realm of casinos and resorts into a center of international banking and business during a half-century reign, died yesterday.
Prince Rainier died in a Monaco hospital, a month after being admitted with a lung infection, said a palace announcement.
During Prince Rainier's reign, Monaco expanded its territory by 20 percent with land reclaimed from the sea -- allowing the government to boast that Monaco was the only country to grow so much by peaceful means.
www.boston.com /news/globe/obituaries/articles/2005/04/07/prince_rainier_iii_81_storybook_wedding_helped_define_long_reigning_monarch   (513 words)

  
 CTV.ca - Monaco bids farewell to Prince Rainier III- CTV News, Shows and Sports -- Canadian Television
Prince Rainier III was bid farewell by mourners at his funeral service Friday -- at the same cathedral where he wed Hollywood film star Grace Kelly nearly 50 years ago.
Earlier in the day, thousands of mourners paid their respects to Rainier as his coffin was carried from the royal palace chapel to the city's cathedral.
When Rainier assumed the throne at age 26 in 1949, "Monaco was very down at heel...it was almost bankrupt, and Rainier had a vision," he said.
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 CNN.com - Dialysis for ailing Prince Rainier - Mar 28, 2005
Rainier remains in an intensive care unit at a Monaco hospital where he was moved a week ago.
Rainier "is conscious, but under sedation, which allows him to withstand respiratory assistance that is absolutely indispensable," it said.
Rainier was admitted to the hospital earlier this month suffering from a lung infection.
www.cnn.com /rssclick/2005/WORLD/europe/03/28/rainier.hospital?section=cnn_topstories   (464 words)

  
 ABC News: Monaco's Prince Rainier III on Respirator   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Rainier, 81, was taken into intensive care at the Monaco hospital, officials said Tuesday March 22, 2005.
MONACO Mar 23, 2005 — Prince Rainier III is on a respirator and suffering from cardiac and kidney problems, the palace said Wednesday.
Rainier, whose movie-star wife, Grace Kelly, died in a 1982 car crash, was hospitalized two weeks ago with a chest infection.
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 CNN.com - Prince Rainier's health 'worrying' - Mar 25, 2005
MONACO -- Prince Rainier III is clinging to life in an intensive care unit, with his doctors unable to say if the 81-year-old ruler of Monaco will survive heart, kidney and breathing problems.
Rainier remained hooked up Friday to a respirator in a hospital in the tiny principality on the French Riviera, where his state of health "remained worrying," a statement, signed by three doctors, said.
Rainier, whose American movie star wife Grace Kelly died in 1982, was suffering heart and kidney failure.
edition.cnn.com /2005/WORLD/europe/03/25/rainier.hospital   (416 words)

  
 Longtime leader of Monaco Prince Rainier III dies
Rainier had been treated for the past month for heart, kidney and breathing problems.
When Rainier assumed the throne on May 9, 1949, Monaco's economy was driven by its roulette tables.
Rainier also is survived by his daughters, Princesses Caroline and Stephanie.
www.suntimes.com /output/news/cst-nws-monaco07.html   (308 words)

  
 ABC News: Monaco's Prince Rainier III Dies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Prince Rainier III of Monaco built his tiny principality into a prosperous, glamorous resort.
Rainier, who had suffered from heart and respiratory problems for several years, had been hospitalized since March 7.
Rainier ruled over Monaco for more than half a century, and his family has been in power for seven centuries.
abcnews.go.com /International/story?id=645105&page=1   (451 words)

  
 Monaco's Prince Rainier III dies at 81 - World - News Brief - Newsgd
Prince Rainier III of Monaco died at age 81 on Wednesday after a battle with heart, kidney and breathing problems, Monaco's royal palace announced.
Rainier will be succeeded by 47-year-old Prince Albert, who took over his father's royal duties last week after Rainier's condition suddenly turned worse nearly two weeks ago.
Rainier suffered recurring health problems and had several operations in recent years before he was hospitalized on March 7 with a lung infection.
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 Monaco Says Goodbye to Prince Rainier III (washingtonpost.com)
Albert, flanked by his sisters who wore headscarves of fl lace, as well as some of Rainier's grandchildren and other members of his close family, walked behind the coffin as it was carried to the nearby cathedral.
Rainier's 6 1/2-year-old dog Odin, a present for the 50th year of his reign, formed part of the funeral cortege, limping slightly.
Rainier often cut a lonely figure in his latter years.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/articles/A55984-2005Apr15_2.html   (361 words)

  
 Rainier III, Sovereign Prince of Monaco passed away   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
His Serene Highness Rainier III, Sovereign Prince of Monaco (Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand Grimaldi) (May 31, 1923—April 6, 2005) styled HSH The Prince of Monaco, has ruled the Principality of Monaco since his accession in 1949.
Rainier's grandfather, Prince Louis II, had been a General in the French army during World War I. During World War II, Rainier served as an artillery officer in the army.
As Prince of Monaco, Rainier III was responsible for the principality's new constitution in 1962 which significantly reduced the power of the sovereign.
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 Rainier III on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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 Monaco Says Goodbye to Prince Rainier III (phillyBurbs.com) | Europe
MONACO - Below a golden crown, Prince Rainier III was given a tearful farewell Friday at a funeral in Monaco's cathedral, closing a fairy tale that started nearly 50 years ago with his marriage in the same spot to Hollywood beauty Grace Kelly.
Rainier's coffin was draped in a white and red flag bearing the coat of arms of his Grimaldi family.
In accordance with Rainier's wishes, soldiers from the Prince's Company of Carabineers, red and white plumes on their blue hats shuddering slightly in the breeze, then carried his coffin out of the palace via the Gate of Honor.
www.phillyburbs.com /pb-dyn/news/89-04152005-476502.html   (937 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > News > World -- Monaco's ailing Prince Rainier III remains in stable condition, palace says
MONACO – Monaco's ailing Prince Rainier III remained in stable condition Monday but his doctors' prognosis remained guarded, the royal palace said.
Rainier, Europe's longest-serving living monarch, had been hospitalized at Monaco's Cardio-Thoracic Center in early March because of a chest infection.
Rainier's 47-year-old son and heir, Prince Albert, took over Thursday as regent of the tiny Mediterranean principality, taking charge of all royal duties but not assuming the throne.
www.signonsandiego.com /news/world/20050404-0544-princerainier.html   (352 words)

  
 AbsoluteFacts.nl - Rainier III van Monaco (1923-)
Prins Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand werd geboren op 31 mei 1923 in Monaco.
Rainier III leerde de filmster Grace Patricia Kelly kennen tijdens opnamen in Monaco van de film 'To catch a thief' (Met een dief vangt men dieven).
Sinds de uitvaartdienst was prins Rainier III jarenlang een gebroken man. Heel langzaam krabbelde hij geestelijk weer overeind, maar zijn kinderen bleven hem zorgen baren.
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 NewsFromRussia.Com Monaco's late Prince Rainier III celebrated in funeral ceremony at cathedral where he married Grace ...
In his tribute, Monaco Archbishop Bernard Barsi noted that Rainier was affectionately known as the "builder prince" who oversaw a 20 percent expansion in Monaco's territory by land reclamation from the sea.
In accordance with Rainier's wishes, soldiers from the Prince's Company of Carabineers, red and white plumes on their blue hats shuddering slightly in the breeze, then carried his coffin out of the palace via the palace's Gate of Honor.
Prince Rainier III was celebrated at a funeral ceremony Friday in Monaco's cathedral that closed the circle on a fairy tale that started nearly 50 years earlier with his marriage in the same spot to Hollywood beauty Grace Kelly.
newsfromrussia.com /world/2005/04/15/59161.html   (2624 words)

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