Celebrated in New York and Monaco

This summer in Monaco and this fall/autumn in New York, a series of glamorous exhibits will celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco.

Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of Her passing, activities and events include an unprecedented exhibit this summer at Monaco's Grimaldi Forum.

Followed by this fall/autumn  a special tribute exhibit and a first ever auction of some of Her personal belongings at Sotheby's New York to benefit the Princess Grace FoundationUSA.

The Grace Kelly Years explores Her life, personality, passions and legacy. Tracing a path from Philadelphia to New York to Hollywood and beyond, the exhibit was crafted by noted curator Frédéric Mitterrand and exhibition designer Nathalie Crinière in cooperation with the Prince's Palace.

Open daily from July 12 through September 23, 2007 at the 43,000 squarefeet Espace Ravel in the Grimaldi Forum Monaco, it explores the many periods and facets of Her extraordinary life through a range of items never before displayed, including private letters, dresses and fashion accessories, sound recordings and film clips, to fully immerse visitors in a fairytalecometrue life.

For tickets and information: www.GrimaldiForum.com. Tickets are €10 each (free for children under 12.)

While there, visitors can take the Princess Grace Promenade to discover Monaco "in the footsteps" of the Princess. This multilingual walking "trail" highlights some of the most important dates and events in Her life via a tour throughout the Principality.

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This Fall, Monaco Takes New York
This fall, Sotheby's New York is the setting for Grace, Princess of Monaco - A Tribute Exhibit, planned for October 15 - 25, 2007. This opentothepublic glimpse into the world of the Americanborn Princess will showcase the many facets of Her persona through photographs and a selection of personal items. (www.ACelebrationofGrace.com)

In its 25 th year, the Princess Grace FoundationUSA, will hold its annual Awards Gala in New York on October 25. The Foundation, established to continue Princess Grace's deep commitment to the performing arts, bestows grants to emerging theater, dance and film artists in America, carrying on the tradition of supporting excellence in many forms of artistry. This year's Gala, with the support of the Princely Palace, will feature a very special auction to be conducted by renowned Sotheby's auctioneers, with proceeds to benefit the Princess Grace Awards Program. www.pgfusa.org.

For more information on events commemorating Princess Grace or on the Principality of Monaco, visit
www.visitmonaco.com/mtny/fall or call (800) 7539696 or (212) 2863330;