On Jan. 23, 1957, Rainier III, Prince of Monaco and his beautiful partner,, welcomed their second daughter, Princess Caroline of Monaco.
At the time, Kelly dominated the fashion media as a Hollywood celebrity turned Royal, who in her films like Alfred Hitchcock’s “To Get a Criminal” and “Rear Window”, used clothing as a determining factor. Princess Caroline rose to fame as a fashion icon with close ties with her family and one of the best-dressed women in the world.
One of the first princes to use a traditional white wedding gown for their first engagement, Caroline followed up with a more pared-back marriage look for her second and third.
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The fresh Princess Caroline of Monaco wed Philippe Junot, a well-known comedian, and Parisian lender on June 29, 1978. The ceremony took place in an outside courtyard on the grounds of Prince’s Palace in Monaco, where her family had recently been married.
For the celebration, Princess Caroline of Monaco was dressed in by Marc Bohan, the House’s longest- offering architect, who was a near friend and favored designer of her mother, Princess Grace. The white floral embroidered organdie dress featured a sheer, round neck lace bodice, fluid sleeves and a soft, full skirt. She donned a sweeping veil in place of a tiara and two hair buns decorated with white flowers to complete the romantic look.
Two years later, Junot and Princess Caroline divorced.
On December 29, 1983, Caroline wed Italian heir Stefano Casiraghi, a sportsman and author. She and Casiraghi were married in a private ceremony at the Prince’s Palace of Monaco’s Chamber of Mirrors because Junot’s marriage was not yet finalized.
Princess Caroline at the time had a highly regarded, fashionable reputation for being demure and extremely classy, which was evident in the ensemble for her second wedding, which was designed by the House of Christian Dior. Princess Caroline donned a straightforward cream silk charmeuse dress and a matching hair bow for the intimate ceremony.
During their marriage, the pair welcomed three children: Andrea Casiraghi, Charlotte Casiraghi and Pierre Casiraghi. Princess Caroline, a mother, never let go of style, and she remained a household name for her minimalist, controlled, and elegant gown. The couple remained close until Stefano Casiraghi tragically passed away in a sailing accident in a competition in 1990.
Following Princess Caroline and Junot’s tragic passing, the Catholic church annulled their marriage in 1992.
In mourning, Princess Caroline moved to Provence and wore floor- length, black and white microfloral dresses, often with espadrilles and short, pulled- back hair, which became a huge fashion moment all over Europe.
Princess Caroline then married for a third time, to Prince Ernst August of Hanover, Duke of Brunswick, in Monaco on Jan. 23, 1999.
By this point, Karl Lagerfeld had taken over the House of, which included Christian Dior and Marc Bohan, as well as her beloved muse, client, and personal friend.
During a secret ceremony, Princess Caroline said “I do” in a light blue Chanel suit with gold buttons—similar to the House’s fall Couture 1997 runway set, which she wore the same year. The style icon’s favored look continues to prevail, as seen in her frequent appearances in head- to- toe Chanel tweeds.
During their marriage, they welcomed their daughter, Princess Alexandra, before separating in 2009.
Princess Caroline has been a fashion favorite since she was just a year old, and she will go down in history as one of the most sophisticated and understated European princesses after Princess Diana, who was renowned for having more glamorous looks.