“Princess Caroline of Monaco marries French businessman Philippe Junot in a grand religious ceremony held at Monaco’s Royal Palace in June 1978. Surrounded by European royalty, international dignitaries, and Monaco’s citizens, the event marked a significant moment for the House of Grimaldi. Caroline, the eldest daughter of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace, wore a romantic Christian Dior gown designed by Marc Bohan. The ceremony, steeped in tradition and elegance, was followed by a lavish re

#OnThisDay 1923: Rainier III, Prince of Monaco was born. In 1985, Russell Harty visited the principality to ask him about the history of the Grimaldi family, being educated in England and his marriage to Grace Kelly. | BBC Archive