Upon learning of his muse’s engagement to the Prince of Monaco, Alfred Hitchcock allegedly said, “I’m very happy that Grace has found herself such a good part…”
In 1956, two weeks before her
wedding day, Grace Kelly packed up her life in Hollywood for good and made
the voyage to Europe. These rare, unpublished photographs from the LIFE archives capture her last, rather poignant moments at the film studios, packing her suitcases and bidding farewell to fans….
Leaving the Hollywood lot for the last
time, lavish gowns in tow– costumes she was allowed to keep from
her last ever film, High Society.
Packing with her poodle, Oliver.
The preparation of the veil.
A seamstress sews the last beads to Grace’s prayer book.
Loading the trunk…
Waving goodbye to Hollywood.
A farewell to her fans in NYC
Last-minute ring shopping at Cartier
Aboard the S.S. Constitution, headed for Europe
The day before the wedding in Monaco
a Princess on her special day…
Images via LIFE
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