To fulfill the requirements of a Code of Monaco and the laws of the Roman
Catholic Church, Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier had both civil and religious
weddings. The 16-minute civil ceremony took place in the Palace Throne
Room of Monaco and a reception later in the day was attended by 3,000
Monaco citizens. The religious ceremony took place April 19.

Actress Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III about to receive the gift of a
white dove on the day of their civil wedding.