In 1967, Prince Rainier of Monaco administered the Principality, refusing to appoint a writer to an institutional post.
Letter signed by Prince Rainier of Monaco to André Maurois, an important French writer.
One page, with the official letterhead of the Principality.
In French.
20.3 cm x 26.6 cm.
Monaco, February 3, 1967.
Excellent condition of conservation.
Unique piece.
Prince Rainier of Monaco (1923 - 2005) assumed power over the Principality of Monaco in 1949, for almost 56 years, and was one of the longest-reigning monarchs of the 20th century. He became known outside Europe for his marriage to American actress Grace Kelly, for his important reforms to the Monaco constitution and for his decisions, which allowed the Principality's economic expansion, mainly through real estate and tourism. Monaco is a city-state of 35,000 inhabitants, with its own constitution and laws.
This letter shows the monarch, the leader, making a decision for the Principality: having to replace a retiring member of an important judicial body, he thanks but declines a nomination by André Maurois, explaining his concern for balancing the powers of the institution. Particularly notable in this letter are the letterhead of the Palace of Monaco and the beautiful signature of Prince Rainier.
