Prince Rainier of Monaco Dies at 81

BY STEPHEN M. SILVERMAN 04/06/2005 08:00AM Monaco's Prince Rainier III, Europe's longest-reigning monarch and the widower of American movie star Grace Kelly, died Wednesday at the hospital where for the past month he was treated for heart, kidney and breathing problems. He was 81. Prince Albert, 47, Rainier's only son, was at his side when …

Speaking out princely fashion

For years, Prince Rainier III of Monaco had the reputation of being a light-hearted playboy. But since his marriage to the former Grace Kelly in 1956, he had cultivated the image of being a serious. thoughtful sovereign. Following arc his opinions on a number of subjects. Animals «I am convinced that animals are more interesting …