Monaco succession crisis of 1918 of this event, pursuant to the clauses of the treaty of 17 July 1918." The French government at the time was still the Vichy regime. Louis II died on 9 May 1949. The Principality of Monaco passed to his grandson, Rainier III. In the absence of an heir male, the ducal titles of Valentinois and Estouteville became extinct in French nobiliary law. Before Rainier III married Grace Kelly in April 1956, he notified the French government of his plans; the French ministry of foreign affairs replied with a message of official congratulations. Count Louis de Causans is suing the French
Challenge Prince Rainier III the Challenge Prince Rainier III. Challenge Prince Rainier III The Challenge Prince Rainier III is a domestic football cup in Monaco, featuring teams from across the country. The tournament has been organised annually since 1975 and since then has been known as the premier footballing tournament for amateur teams within the principality. Because Monaco is not a member of UEFA, there is no qualification for the winners into either the UEFA Europa League or the UEFA Champions League. The tournament was created in 1975 after Prince Rainier III requested a footballing tournament in the country be played. President of the