Monaco's House of Grimaldi came to power in the 13th century but the family were catapulted into global fame in 1956 when ruler Prince Rainier III married Oscar-winning actress Grace Kelly.
The couple had three children – Caroline, Albert and Stephanie – before Princess Grace tragically died in a car accident in 1982 when she was just 52 years old.
Her death sparked claims that the family had been struck once more by the ancient “curse of the Grimaldis”. According to a 13th Century legend, a Flemish woman raped by a Grimaldi took revenge by pronouncing that "never will a Grimaldi find true happiness in marriage".
Since then the family have experienced scandal, heartache and tragedy. Grace Kelly's car crash She was one of the most famous
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