A rare opportunity awaits as Princess Grace Kelly’s iconic wedding dress goes on display in Monaco. Widely regarded as the blueprint for countless royal bridal gowns that followed, the legendary dress remains one of the most influential wedding looks in history
The gown, designed by Oscar-winning costume designer Helen Rose, featuring a high neckline, elegant lace sleeves, and a voluminous skirt, is a timeless design that has still inspired brides for almost 7 decades. The dress was crafted from delicate, 125-year-old rose point Brussels lace and a silk faille skirt and was paired with a beaded floral Juliet cap and a dramatic 90-yard veil.
The gown is currently on display at the Prince’s Palace of Monaco as part of a special exhibition celebrating the 70th anniversary of the wedding of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier III, offering visitors a rare opportunity to admire one of the most iconic bridal creations in royal history.
The “Wedding of the Century” exhibition transports visitors back to 1956, revisiting the fairytale romance and lavish wedding of Hollywood star Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III of Monaco that captivated the world.
One of the exhibition’s highlights is the Cartier Bains de Mer Ruby Tiara, an extraordinary jewel gifted to Princess Grace by the Société des Bains de Mer ahead of her fairytale wedding to Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
Paying tribute to one of the most celebrated royal love stories of all time, the exhibition retraces every chapter of the historic celebrations, from Grace Kelly’s arrival in Monaco on April 12, 1956, to the newlyweds’ departure on their honeymoon a week later. Through a rich collection of photographs, films, audio archives, jewellery, couture creations, wedding gifts, and never-before-seen documents, visitors are transported back to the eight unforgettable days that captivated the world and gave rise to the ultimate royal fairytale.
The exhibition will remain open to the public until 25 September 2026.
