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

When Grace attended Princess Anne’s wedding in 1973, her white outfit attracted criticism. Some reports suggested she was trying to draw attention away from the bride. Rainier later said the accusation upset her, particularly the idea that she had deliberately tried to overshadow Anne.

For a woman used to being admired for her clothes, the reaction turned a familiar strength into an uncomfortable controversy. The public saw an elegant princess, then questioned her motives over a color choice. Grace hadn’t selected the outfit entirely on her own, however. Rainier had seen it beforehand and approved.