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Monaco's Prince Rainier III dies

April 06, 2005 13:53 IST

Prince Rainier of Monaco, Europe's longest-reigning monarch, died on Wednesday. He was 81.

He died at a hospital, where he was undergoing treatment for heart, kidney and breathing problems, his palace announced. 

His son Albert will succeed him.

Prince Rainier had married celebrated American film star Grace Kelly.