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06/04/2005
Prince Rainier of Monaco dies aged 81
Prince Rainier III of Monaco has died at the age of 81.
The Prince, who was Europe's longest-serving monarch, was admitted to hospital on March 7, suffering from a lung infection. His condition deteriorated rapidly and he died at 05:35 BST this morning.
A statement from the palace said that the Prince had been suffering from heart, lung and kidney problems.
It was reported that his son, Prince Albert, was at his side when he died. The 47-year-old took over the reins of the principality from his father last week, when a royal council decided that Prince Rainier was too ill to rule. He will succeed his father on the throne.
Prince Rainier had ruled Monaco since 1949. He famously married Hollywood actress Grace Kelly in 1956 and the marriage helped transform the tiny Mediterranean principality into a popular destination for the world's rich and famous.
The couple had three children – Albert, Caroline and Stephanie. However, tragedy struck in 1982 when Princess Grace was killed in a car accident. Prince Rainier never remarried.
It has been reported that Prince Rainier will be buried alongside his wife.
(KMcA/SP)
The Prince, who was Europe's longest-serving monarch, was admitted to hospital on March 7, suffering from a lung infection. His condition deteriorated rapidly and he died at 05:35 BST this morning.
A statement from the palace said that the Prince had been suffering from heart, lung and kidney problems.
It was reported that his son, Prince Albert, was at his side when he died. The 47-year-old took over the reins of the principality from his father last week, when a royal council decided that Prince Rainier was too ill to rule. He will succeed his father on the throne.
Prince Rainier had ruled Monaco since 1949. He famously married Hollywood actress Grace Kelly in 1956 and the marriage helped transform the tiny Mediterranean principality into a popular destination for the world's rich and famous.
The couple had three children – Albert, Caroline and Stephanie. However, tragedy struck in 1982 when Princess Grace was killed in a car accident. Prince Rainier never remarried.
It has been reported that Prince Rainier will be buried alongside his wife.
(KMcA/SP)
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