Princess Grace Irish Library to explore Grace Kelly’s Irish heritage
The Princess Grace Irish Library in Monaco will host an event on 30 April exploring Grace Kelly’s Irish heritage, her ancestry in County Mayo, and the 1961 royal visit to Ireland.
The Princess Grace Irish Library in Monaco will host an evening event on Thursday 30 April at 7pm focusing on Princess Grace’s Irish roots and family history.
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The talk, followed by a drinks reception, will feature diplomats Peter K. Murphy and Pierre Joannon alongside historian William Harrison Jr., and will trace her ancestry back to County Mayo, as well as the couple’s 1961 visit to Ireland, including a stop at the Kelly family home near Newport.
The event highlights ongoing interest in Princess Grace’s Irish heritage and her family’s transatlantic story. Tickets cost €10 and include a drink.