Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III had three children: Princess Caroline, Prince Albert II and Princess Stéphanie. Caroline was born first, in 1957; Albert followed in 1958 and later became Monaco’s sovereign prince; Stéphanie, born in 1965, is the youngest.
Who are Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III’s children?
Their children, in birth order, are Caroline, Albert and Stéphanie. Monaco’s official tourism biography gives their full names and birth dates, and the Princess Grace Foundation-USA also confirms that the couple had three children.
| Birth order | Child | Birth date | Public role noted by official sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princess Caroline Louise Marguerite | 23 January 1957 | Involved in Monaco’s arts and cultural life, including work with the Printemps des Arts and other cultural institutions. |
| 2 | Prince Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre | 14 March 1958 | Monaco’s sovereign prince; he succeeded his father in 2005. |
| 3 | Princess Stéphanie Marie Elisabeth | 1 February 1965 | Known for humanitarian work, including HIV/AIDS initiatives, and support for circus arts. |
Sources: Monaco Monte-Carlo; Prince’s Palace of Monaco: Princess Caroline; Prince’s Palace of Monaco: Prince Albert II; Prince’s Palace of Monaco: Princess Stéphanie; Princess Grace Foundation-USA.
Princess Caroline: the eldest child
Caroline Louise Marguerite was born on 23 January 1957, the first child of Rainier III and Princess Grace. The Prince’s Palace biography records her involvement in Monaco’s cultural life, including work with the Printemps des Arts and other cultural institutions.
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Prince Albert II: the only son and Monaco’s sovereign prince
Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre was born on 14 March 1958. He is Grace and Rainier’s only son. After Rainier III died in 2005, Albert succeeded him as sovereign prince of Monaco.
Princess Stéphanie: the youngest
Stéphanie Marie Elisabeth was born on 1 February 1965. The youngest of the three, she has supported humanitarian work, including HIV/AIDS initiatives, as well as circus arts, according to her Palace biography.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.When did Grace Kelly and Rainier III marry?
Monaco’s official tourism biography dates their marriage to 18 April 1956, before the births of their three children.
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