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
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