Cultural Charity
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In tribute to the legacy of Princess Grace, H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover, President of the Foundation since 1982, decided to provide financial assistance to cultural activities.
Priority is given to those embarking on their careers, in particular the young dancers from the Princess Grace Dance Academy in Monaco and the musicians studying at the Rainier-III Academy.
In collaboration with the Fondation Prince Pierre, the Fondation Princesse Grace also awards annual bursaries to young writers and musicians.
The Foundation also oversees the Princess Grace Irish Library, since its inauguration in 1984. The library has a children’s section and hosts events by Irish authors, musicians and academics. Members can borrow books.
Part of recent 40th anniversary celebrations included a commemorative book by the Library, published by the Archives du Palais de Monaco, to pay tribute to Princess Grace’s literary legacy and love of Irish music. It captures the sentiment that Princess Grace (née Kelly), felt for Ireland, the birthplace of her grandfather and is illustrated with archival photos of visits, spanning from the first State visit by Prince Rainier III and His wife in 1961 to modern day visits by H.S.H. Prince Albert II and His family. Irish American music performances by pupils from L’Académie Rainier III are accessible by QR codes.
Princess Grace Irish Library
9, rue Princesse Marie de Lorraine - Monaco-Ville - 98000 Monaco - Tel. +377 93 50 12 25 - www.pgil.mc
And also…
The Foundation lends its support to local handcrafts in the two Boutiques du Rocher. Many talented local artisans make everyday objects or baby clothes of very high quality by hand.
Personal requests for hand embroidered items for the house or even handmade baby clothes are also considered and any funds raised go towards the work of the Foundation.
Boutiques du Rocher (follow on Facebook)
at Monte-Carlo : 1, avenue de la Madone - Tel. +377 93 30 91 17
at Monaco-Ville : 36, rue Comte Félix Gastaldi - Tel. +377 93 30 33 99
