Monaco bids farewell to Rainier - Democratic Underground

MaineDem

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Fri Apr-15-05 07:00 AM
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Monaco bids farewell to Rainier

Politicians and dignitaries from around the world are attending a funeral service for Monaco's Prince Rainier.

Prince Rainier III, Europe's longest-reigning monarch, died on 6 April at the age of 81, after spending several weeks in hospital.

Thousands watched as his coffin was carried from the palace chapel towards the city-state's cathedral.

Rainier will be buried next to his wife, the Hollywood star Grace Kelly, who died after a car crash in 1982.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4446965.stm

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dogtag

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Fri Apr-15-05 07:30 AM
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1. Prince Rainier's dog Odin was part of the funeral cortege.

Odin marched behind the casket through the streets of Monaco taking his rightful place in the proceedings.

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hlthe2b

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Fri Apr-15-05 07:43 AM
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2. oohhh, another loyal and loving / beloved doggie....

RIP with Grace, Rainier...

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