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Princess Grace of Monaco

Princess Grace of Monaco

7.2
An American actress who became the princess of Monaco after marrying Prince Rainier III
  • proper noun
  • /ˈprɪnsɛs ɡreɪs əv mɒnəkoʊ/
translation icon : Princesa Grace de Mónaco
  • The wedding of Princess Grace of Monaco to Prince Rainier III was watched by millions around the world.

Examples

  • Many people still admire Princess Grace of Monaco for her elegance and charitable work.

  • Did you know Princess Grace of Monaco was a famous actress?

  • Princess Grace of Monaco transitioned from Hollywood stardom to a royal role with dignity and grace.

  • Everyone admired Princess Grace of Monaco for her elegance.

  • Princess Grace of Monaco captivated audiences with her talent in films before becoming a beloved royal.

  • The legacy of Princess Grace of Monaco continues to inspire many through her contributions to the arts and humanitarian efforts.

  • A documentary about Princess Grace of Monaco highlights her life as both an actress and a princess.

Surface Forms

Princess Grace of Monaco main

Morphology

princess + Grace + of + Monaco

The phrase is fully compositional: 'princess' (a royal title) + 'Grace' (a personal name) + 'of' + 'Monaco' (a place) straightforwardly yields 'the princess of Monaco named Grace', which a B1 learner who knows the constituents can derive. Title + name + place constructions are cross-linguistically common, so the meaning is immediately transparent.

Etymology

Princess Grace of Monaco is the title that came when American movie star Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III and moved to Monaco. People remember her as a real-life princess known for elegance and charity, so the name now refers to Grace Kelly 'becoming a princess' and her royal role.