The Truth Behind Grace Kelly’s Marriage to the Prince of Monaco

Rainier later admitted that Grace found it painful to be separated from her family and friends in America. He said she was homesick for a long time after their marriage. The palace offered comfort and status, but it couldn’t replace the familiar people she had left behind.

He also acknowledged that making new friends remained difficult for her. Grace had entered a country where people knew her screen image before they understood her personality. Adjusting took more than learning a schedule or wearing the right clothes. Rainier would eventually admit that he hadn’t always given her enough time.