Exhibition “Grace” #1

From July 5 to September 14, 2025, the State Apartments of the Prince’s Palace of Monaco will host the exhibition “Grace” #1, a sensitive and unique invitation to rediscover the luminous and multifaceted personality of Princess Grace, born Grace Patricia Kelly.

Conceived under the shared vision of Natalia Mlodzikowska, Exhibitions Manager at the Collections Department of the Prince’s Palace of Monaco and General Curator, and guest artistic curator Marie-Eve Mestre, this exhibition offers an intimate approach, far from clichés and rigid representations, to reveal the woman behind the icon: her nuances, her emotions, her quiet strength.

Spread over 90 m² in three rooms of the Palace, “Grace” #1 draws primarily from the collections and archives of the Prince’s Palace. Photographs, personal objects, jewelry, and accessories poignantly tell the story of the woman behind the icon: a sensitive, brilliant, courageous, and free figure.

The immersive scenography, designed like a cozy setting, recreates an intimate and poetic universe. A velvet curtain, subdued lighting, a carpet to soften the footsteps… all combine to make this exhibition a precious interlude. Never-before-seen portraits in various formats are displayed alongside objects dear to the Princess: glasses, gloves, hats, and of course, the famous Hermès Kelly bag. A floral tapestry inspired by her passion for nature, accompanied by a rose fragrance and a soundscape of birdsong, completes this atmosphere imbued with softness and elegance.

The exhibition is structured around four themes reflecting Grace’s many facets: the natural young woman, immortalized on the beaches of Jamaica; the everyday woman, elegant and discreet; the loving and attentive mother; and finally, the amateur photographer and filmmaker, keen to preserve the memories and precious moments of her family life.

Far from a chronological or exhaustive retrospective, “Grace” #1 is a sensitive and artistic exploration of a timeless figure, allowing visitors to gain insight into the Princess’s innermost being while discovering the world through her own eyes.

Opening Hours:
From July 5th to August 31st: 10am – 6pm
From September 1st to 14th: 10am – 5pm