Albert crowned Monaco ruler

Published November 20, 2005

MONACO, Nov 19: Prince Albert II of Monaco was enthroned on Saturday, completing the formal succession in a process that began in July. Prince Albert, the 47-year-old son of Prince Rainier and Hollywood actress Grace Kelly, was sworn in as head of state in July after a three-month mourning period for his father, who died on April 6.

“Today is a day of joy in Monaco”, the archbishop of Monaco said during the ceremony at the Roman Catholic cathedral, the site of Rainier’s marriage to Grace.—Reuters

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