Rainier III, Prince of Monaco (He suspended the previous constitution in 1959, saying that it "has hindered the administrative and political life of the country.") The changes ended autocratic rule, placing power with the prince and a National Council of eighteen elected members. At the time of his death, he was the world's second longest-serving living head of state (independent), ranking just below the King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej. After a year-long courtship described as containing "a good deal of rational appraisal on both sides" ("The Times", 7 April 2005, page 59), Prince Rainier married Oscar-winning American actress Grace Kelly (1929–1982) in 1956. The ceremonies
Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the ethical requirements that any organization of public interest managing capital flow has to fulfil. It is entrusted with: The Development Committee helps to raise the financial resources necessary to develop the Foundation’s action programme and to ensure its sustainability. It is entrusted with organising and managing an international fundraising network. Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation The Prince Albert II Foundation (Official name: Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco ) is a Monaco-based charity which has donated millions in various environmental projects. The Foundation was initially created in 2006 by Prince Albert II of Monaco and it concentrates