Grace Kelly’s upbringing, while affluent, was not necessarily happy. She was a sickly child and her Father wanted his kids to be fit and strong. He ignored her as she could not participate in all the outdoor stuff he expected from his kids. He didn’t support her dream of becoming an actress and often looked down in her accomplishments. I always thought she may have married royalty to finally prove to her father that she was worth something. It’s unfortunate that the marriage was unhappy.
@@thebelissima64 I don't think so. Many people were caught out before we had these things, especially people who were constantly in the media spotlight.
In those days these things were covered up. The Press in the USA covered up JFKs many affairs even though they knew about them......And royal women did not go public in those days about their husbands infidelities.
I read a biography about her years ago. I don't remember the name of it. I came away that her life was sad & she was constantly seeking the approval of her overbearing Irish father. She had siblings who were athletic & one of her sisters was in the Olympics for swimming. She was pretty and not competitive, so her dad dismissed her. She achieved so much, even won the Academy award for one of her movies, and her dad said, if she could do it, anyone could! think she married Prince Albert STILL trying to get her fathers approval! Sad, altogether. 😢
He has his faults but is nothing even close to being a "psycho". How he is blamed constantly for his wife's problems is something I will never understand.
I don't think I have EVER seen a picture where Charlene looked happy. I don't follow Monaco, though. She always looks like somebody has her family tied up somewhere and are threatening to harm them if she doesn't make an appearance. She has been a princess far too long at this point to always look this way, and the disappearances for "sinus problems"....um...yeah. I get it, "never complain, never explain," but there's no way you are happy in life yet always look completely miserable.
@@ilovebeinagirl This is the way I see it as well. It's obvious that something is really wrong in that relationship and it's not temporary. The children always appear glum as well.
It was a strategic choice on the part of both Grace and Rainer; as well as her Hollywood employers. Aristotle Onassis had put the idea of marrying a Hollywood star in the ear of Prince Rainer. "Good for (Monaco's) business/tourism." Grace's career was good. But being a woman, it was limited because of aging. Also, she was no longer the virginal young woman who would be able to snag the type of a man whom her family would approve. American Roman Catholics at the time expected their daughters and their future to be virgins when married. The parents did not want her to marry a man who had been divorced During 1950's/early 1960's most people married at a younger age than in this era. During 1950's/early 1960's divorce was relatively difficult to obtain. The only reason being allowed was adultery. (i.e. "Fault" -- Blame someone for the break-up) Nowadays "No-Fault" divorce is legal.
Thank you for this bio. Some details I was unaware of. When you spoke about Oleg Casino's comment "her greatest script ever" finally Grace's decision to marry Ranier made some sense to me. I clearly recalled seeing 2 photos of Grace Kelly toward the end of her life and was shocked by how much she had changed in what seemed like a couple or years. Her entire face was terribly bloated. Gone was all her beauty and she was barely recognizable. Her eyes were the most bloated part on her face. Something was very wrong.
@@ReflectingMoon Her close friends have strenuously denied that she had a drinking problem but she was undergoing a difficult menopause at the time of her death.
@@stunned.6707 That she did! Be careful what you wish for. " *Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.* " -- Proverbs 17:1
The quote from Oleg Cassini about learning to love Ranier needs more context. I’ve read OG’s biography and almost all of the GK biographies. It is clear that Grace kept her courtship via correspondence with Prince Ranier a closely guarded secret, not disclosing this to anyone. It was therefore a huge shock to everyone when she announced her engagement to the prince. When meeting with OC to tell him her news, she understandably, did not disclose she had been writing to him since their first meeting in Monaco so OC assumed they were not in love and asked Grace how she could marry someone she didn’t know or love. Not knowing that Grace was already in love with him as Grace tended to fall in love at the drop of a hat. I think that is the truth of the situation. Beyond that I wouldn’t put too much stock in anything OC had to say. He was a known liar and a rather slimy character. From reading his biography I got the impression he continued to have a chip on his shoulder regarding Grace’s decision not to marry him. By his own account of their relationship he was emotionally abusive towards her.
This explains a lot ~ and here I was thinking her car accident was an “accident” , don’t believe it ~ just like I don’t believe Princess Diana’s car accident was an “accident” ~ I don’t think people truly be knowing what they’re getting into when they sign up for these lifestyles….
Well Grace was well known for her Hollywood romances with married men. Can't defend herself? Well she could have lived a much more virtuous life as so many of us were taught by our church.
Do not gagree Prince Rainier was a very attractive man. Problen was Grace had many affairs in hkllywood and possibly was board with married life and needed more excitement. She never chastized hrr children and look at the mess they created. She looked borded Rainer should have married a European not an American.
Grace was exceptionally busy in Monaco. She threw herself into its life and culture and charity work very soon after she arrived there, certainly after the arrival of her first two children. Things may have been difficult at times but she wasn't bored.
Why Was Grace Kelly’s Marriage So Unhappy? This is an utterly ridiculous and oxymoronic question on every level. unless it's aimed at the most gullable individuals on the planet
She was so beautiful, a real princess! 🥀
Monaco is a sunny place for shady people.
Grace Kelly’s upbringing, while affluent, was not necessarily happy. She was a sickly child and her Father wanted his kids to be fit and strong. He ignored her as she could not participate in all the outdoor stuff he expected from his kids. He didn’t support her dream of becoming an actress and often looked down in her accomplishments. I always thought she may have married royalty to finally prove to her father that she was worth something. It’s unfortunate that the marriage was unhappy.
67 years later and i havent seen any image of them with alleged lovers or any of them unhappy during the 26 years of their marriage
Well, cell phones and social media did not exist at the time so it was easy to hide and maintain a façade in front of the public.
@@thebelissima64 I don't think so. Many people were caught out before we had these things, especially people who were constantly in the media spotlight.
In those days these things were covered up. The Press in the USA covered up JFKs many affairs even though they knew about them......And royal women did not go public in those days about their husbands infidelities.
... Should we
care
about?
And? Who cared about our life?
honestly, i wont be surprised if a lot of these is just rumors and speculations, made up by the media to sell a story
I read a biography about her years ago. I don't remember the name of it. I came away that her life was sad & she was constantly seeking the approval of her overbearing Irish father. She had siblings who were athletic & one of her sisters was in the Olympics for swimming. She was pretty and not competitive, so her dad dismissed her. She achieved so much, even won the Academy award for one of her movies, and her dad said, if she could do it, anyone could! think she married Prince Albert STILL trying to get her fathers approval! Sad, altogether. 😢
Albert is her son. She married Prince Rainier.
Her kid Albert is a real psycho! I feel sorry for his wife: she looks miserable and very sad.
He has his faults but is nothing even close to being a "psycho". How he is blamed constantly for his wife's problems is something I will never understand.
@@zzzbbbooo He's a control FREAK
I don't think I have EVER seen a picture where Charlene looked happy. I don't follow Monaco, though. She always looks like somebody has her family tied up somewhere and are threatening to harm them if she doesn't make an appearance. She has been a princess far too long at this point to always look this way, and the disappearances for "sinus problems"....um...yeah. I get it, "never complain, never explain," but there's no way you are happy in life yet always look completely miserable.
@@ilovebeinagirl This is the way I see it as well. It's obvious that something is really wrong in that relationship and it's not temporary. The children always appear glum as well.
Princess Kelly is so adorable very beautiful & talented
People should get married for love, not a business arrangement.❤
Princess Ranier was nothing to write home about. Idk what she was thinking.
It was a strategic choice
on the part of both Grace
and Rainer; as well as
her Hollywood employers.
Aristotle Onassis had
put the idea of marrying
a Hollywood star in the
ear of Prince Rainer.
"Good for (Monaco's)
business/tourism."
Grace's career was good.
But being a woman, it
was limited because of
aging.
Also, she was no longer the
virginal young woman who
would be able to snag the
type of a man whom her
family would approve.
American Roman Catholics
at the time expected their
daughters and their future
to be virgins when married.
The parents did not want
her to marry a man who
had been divorced
During 1950's/early 1960's
most people married at a
younger age than in this
era.
During 1950's/early 1960's
divorce was relatively difficult
to obtain. The only reason
being allowed was adultery.
(i.e. "Fault" -- Blame someone
for the break-up) Nowadays
"No-Fault" divorce is legal.
I thought Ranier was gay. She and her children would be financially set. That’s the way I heard it.
@@deborahburroughs8905
At her death Grace had very little. Her
estate amounted to $10K.
@@deborahburroughs8905wow that’s one story I’ve never heard before!!! Interesting.
The same reason Meghan went after Harry
Thank you for this bio. Some details I was unaware of. When you spoke about Oleg Casino's comment "her greatest script ever" finally Grace's decision to marry Ranier made some sense to me.
I clearly recalled seeing 2 photos of Grace Kelly toward the end of her life and was shocked by how much she had changed in what seemed like a couple or years. Her entire face was terribly bloated. Gone was all her beauty and she was barely recognizable. Her eyes were the most bloated part on her face. Something was very wrong.
She was drinking heavily. She was so unhappy.
Reflecting moon I suspected the same and maybe the cause of the auto accident too.
@@ReflectingMoon Her close friends have strenuously denied that she had a drinking problem but she was undergoing a difficult menopause at the time of her death.
@@zzzbbbooo I didn't know her but rumors of her alcoholism is rampant. Many royals have that problem.
@zzzbbbooo what is a "difficult menopause "?
I will learn to love him. Sounds like an arranged marriage, to me. Also her father or her paid a two million dollar dowry.
You nailed it! Congratulations for speaking the truth.
Total crap I have been following this story for as long as I can remember
Grace Kelly wanted to be royalty and paid money for the title.
@@stunned.6707
That she did! Be careful what you wish for.
" *Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.* "
-- Proverbs 17:1
Great video!!!
Please change the narrator !! Unbearable
I don't think she can! It's her channel!
That accent is hard work. Not watchable.
The quote from Oleg Cassini about learning to love Ranier needs more context. I’ve read OG’s biography and almost all of the GK biographies. It is clear that Grace kept her courtship via correspondence with Prince Ranier a closely guarded secret, not disclosing this to anyone. It was therefore a huge shock to everyone when she announced her engagement to the prince. When meeting with OC to tell him her news, she understandably, did not disclose she had been writing to him since their first meeting in Monaco so OC assumed they were not in love and asked Grace how she could marry someone she didn’t know or love. Not knowing that Grace was already in love with him as Grace tended to fall in love at the drop of a hat. I think that is the truth of the situation. Beyond that I wouldn’t put too much stock in anything OC had to say. He was a known liar and a rather slimy character. From reading his biography I got the impression he continued to have a chip on his shoulder regarding Grace’s decision not to marry him. By his own account of their relationship he was emotionally abusive towards her.
This explains a lot ~ and here I was thinking her car accident was an “accident” , don’t believe it ~ just like I don’t believe Princess Diana’s car accident was an “accident” ~ I don’t think people truly be knowing what they’re getting into when they sign up for these lifestyles….
Grace essentially married her father
She told her sister, "One day I'm going to be a princess." Is there a little who hasn't told her sister that?
Borin voice
Once you visit Monaco the myth & magic dispels.
Why oh why are you doing this to a person who can no longer defend herself. You are very cruel !
Well Grace was well known for her Hollywood romances with married men.
Can't defend herself? Well she could have lived a much more virtuous life as so many of us were taught by our church.
THE AI narrator is irritating.
Yes. Sounds like a fake Czech or Slovak accent.
Not a good narrator
They transgendered their youngest child from Stephan to Stephanie.
I was interested in this video however after two minutes of this extremely irritating narration I exited and will not subscribe to this channel.
Did the same !
And the narrator have the audacity to show her face
Why did she have to pay 2 million?
It was a very old custom of having a dowry paid by her father to ensure she had a comfortable life.
She spoil brats.marry for money.
Do not gagree Prince Rainier was a very attractive man. Problen was Grace had many affairs in hkllywood and possibly was board with married life and needed more excitement. She never chastized hrr children and look at the mess they created. She looked borded Rainer should have married a European not an American.
Grace was exceptionally busy in Monaco. She threw herself into its life and culture and charity work very soon after she arrived there, certainly after the arrival of her first two children. Things may have been difficult at times but she wasn't bored.
From what I have read she was to continue with her career but after the marriage she wasn't allowed to do so
Why Was Grace Kelly’s Marriage So Unhappy? This is an utterly ridiculous and oxymoronic question on every level. unless it's aimed at the most gullable individuals on the planet