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

Caroline’s marriage to Philippe Junot ended in divorce in 1980, roughly two years after their wedding. The relationship her parents had initially opposed had failed, placing their daughter’s private disappointment before an interested public. Another royal romance was being examined far beyond the people involved.

For Grace, the breakup concerned her child rather than a headline or a chance to prove her earlier doubts correct. She had spent years facing speculation about her own marriage and understood how little privacy fame allowed. When asked about Caroline’s personal life, she would draw a firm line.