10 Photos That Prove Grace Kelly Was the Most Beautiful Royal of All Time

Even before she went down in history as the Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly was a celebrated Hollywood star. As an actress at the time, she captivated audiences with her talent and her incredible beauty.

Pink tulle frames Grace Kelly in this photo. Wearing a flowing, light-colored satin gown with sheer sleeves and red lipstick, she turned the world’s head. What a woman!

Here, Grace Kelly posed in a cream-colored blouse, a simple skirt, and a wide leather belt. A golden hairband held back her blonde curls. Her understated look proved that her charisma shone through even without the glamour of the studio.

Grace Kelly wore a satin dress with Asian-inspired embroidery when she was honored as “World Film Favorite” at the 1956 Golden Globes. Her hair, pinned back, and understated jewelry made her shine. Just a few months later, she traded Hollywood glamour for the crown of Monaco.

In this photo, Grace Kelly struck a pose in a strapless light-colored dress, while long crystal earrings served as an eye-catching accent. Her calm, direct gaze already revealed the elegance that would later distinguish her as a princess.

Amid the sets and candlelight, Grace Kelly wore a black draped top with a deep V-neck on the set of 'Rear Window' in 1953, paired with a sheer chiffon cape and a pearl necklace. The contrast between the dark fabric and the light tulle showcased her versatility.

Diamonds and a strapless, ruched evening gown transformed Grace Kelly into a vision of regal radiance even before she actually became a princess. Her intense gaze directly into the camera already revealed the star quality she would later need at the court of Monaco.

In 1955, Grace Kelly filmed 'To Catch a Thief' on the Côte d'Azur, wearing a strapless light-colored evening gown with an elaborate diamond necklace. It was during this very film shoot that she met Prince Rainier III of Monaco, whom she married shortly thereafter.

Two years after her wedding to Prince Rainier III, Princess Gracia Patricia strolled through London’s West End in 1959, draped in a fur scarf over a plaid coat and wearing a bell-shaped fabric cap. This stylish everyday moment proved that her elegance endured even off the red carpet.

On April 19, 1956, Grace Kelly stood in front of Monaco Cathedral in an elaborate wedding gown with a high collar and a long veil, while Prince Rainier III appeared beside her in full military uniform. Surrounded by honor guards forming a guard of honor, the Hollywood actress officially became a princess that day, in one of the most talked-about royal weddings of the 20th century.