Rainier III, Prince of Monaco of Monaco, the Palais Princier announced that Rainier's son, Hereditary Prince Albert, would take over the duties of his father as regent since Rainier was no longer able to exercise his royal functions. On 1 April 2005, the Palace announced that Rainier's doctors believe his chances of recovery were "slim". On 6 April, Prince Rainier died at the Cardiothoracic Center of Monaco at 6:35 AM local time at the age of 81. He was succeeded by his only son, who became Prince Albert II. He was buried on 15 April 2005, beside his wife, Princess Grace, at the Cathedral of
Ranier, Minnesota Ranier, Minnesota Ranier is a city in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 145 at the 2010 census. Ranier is located east of the city of International Falls, along State Highway 11 (MN 11). Fort Frances, Ontario is located directly across the river. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. The Rainy River and Rainy Lake meet at Ranier. As of the census of 2010, there were 145 people, 70 households, and 40 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 89