Exhibition: Wedding of the Century – Philately and Numismatics

The royal wedding, which united Prince Rainier III with the American actress Grace Kelly, caused an unprecedented international sensation. Followed by millions of people around the world, it made a lasting contribution to Monaco’s reputation and inspired a wealth of commemorative items, which have now become true testaments to their era.
The exhibition brings together a remarkable collection of commemorative medals, stamps, first-day covers, souvenir cards, philatelic documents and heritage artefacts, which illustrate how this exceptional event was celebrated and preserved in the collective memory.
This new exhibition follows on from the section dedicated to the Belle Époque of philately, on display at the Prince's Palace. Far beyond their documentary value, these items illustrate the essential role of philately and numismatics as vehicles for heritage, transmission and history.