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Janice · 03-23-2005, 10:24 AM

Monoco's Prince Rainier III Hospitalized
By THIERRY BOINET, AP

MONACO (March 23) - Prince Rainier III remained in the intensive care unit of a hospital in this Mediterranean principality for a second day Wednesday battling a respiratory infection.

Rainier, whose movie-star wife, Grace Kelly, died in a car crash in 1982, was hospitalized two weeks ago with a chest infection. After a marked improvement, the prince's health suddenly worsened.

No official medical updates were issued since the announcement that he had been transferred to an intensive care unit at Monaco Cardio-Thoracic Center for a "recurring pulmonary infection."

The prince was having problems breathing, said a palace spokesman, suggesting that the condition was serious.

"When you are in intensive care, it's always serious," said Armand Deus.

Rainier, 81, has a history of heart problems and has recently been plagued with recurring problems linked to his respiratory tract. The prince has been hospitalized numerous times over the past decade.

Doctors have not detailed the nature of Rainier's infection, but lung infections, such as pneumonia, are common - and often life-threatening - in older people.

With news of his move into intensive care, Crown Prince Albert, 47 - his heir - traveled from abroad to visit his father, as did 48-year-old Princess Caroline, said an official familiar with the situation, speaking on condition of anonymity. Princess Stephanie, 40, was seen entering and leaving the hospital.

Rainier assumed the throne in 1949. Monaco changed its succession law in 2002 so that Albert can assume the throne even though he is unmarried with no children, and therefore has no descendants. Under the revised law, power could eventually be passed from Albert to his siblings, who both have children.

Monaco, a tiny principality famous for its casinos, Formula One Grand Prix and tax breaks that attract the rich and famous, is nestled on the Mediterranean Coast between Italy and the French Riviera.

Mijada · 03-23-2005, 11:08 AM

That's sad. I honestly don't think he has too much time left. He hasn't looked well at all in the recent pictures I've see of him.

TripperFan · 03-23-2005, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mijada

That's sad. I honestly don't think he has too much time left. He hasn't looked well at all in the recent pictures I've see of him.

Yeah, same here, doesn't look good at all. (Course I thought that about the Pope recently too, but he's still hanging in there).

Never is good when you're that age with that many problems and they put you in ICU.

Prayers go out to the Royal Family.

03-23-2005, 10:24 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Monoco's Prince Rainier Hospitalized Monoco's Prince Rainier III Hospitalized By THIERRY BOINET, AP MONACO (March 23) - Prince Rainier III remained in the intensive care unit of a hospital in this Mediterranean principality for a second day Wednesday battling a respiratory infection. Rainier, whose movie-star wife, Grace Kelly, died in a car crash in 1982, was hospitalized two weeks ago with a chest infection. After a marked improvement, the prince's health suddenly worsened. No official medical updates were issued since the announcement that he had been transferred to an intensive care unit at Monaco Cardio-Thoracic Center for a "recurring pulmonary infection." The prince was having problems breathing, said a palace spokesman, suggesting that the condition was serious. "When you are in intensive care, it's always serious," said Armand Deus. Rainier, 81, has a history of heart problems and has recently been plagued with recurring problems linked to his respiratory tract. The prince has been hospitalized numerous times over the past decade. Doctors have not detailed the nature of Rainier's infection, but lung infections, such as pneumonia, are common - and often life-threatening - in older people. With news of his move into intensive care, Crown Prince Albert, 47 - his heir - traveled from abroad to visit his father, as did 48-year-old Princess Caroline, said an official familiar with the situation, speaking on condition of anonymity. Princess Stephanie, 40, was seen entering and leaving the hospital. Rainier assumed the throne in 1949. Monaco changed its succession law in 2002 so that Albert can assume the throne even though he is unmarried with no children, and therefore has no descendants. Under the revised law, power could eventually be passed from Albert to his siblings, who both have children. Monaco, a tiny principality famous for its casinos, Formula One Grand Prix and tax breaks that attract the rich and famous, is nestled on the Mediterranean Coast between Italy and the French Riviera.

03-23-2005, 11:08 AM	#2
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	That's sad. I honestly don't think he has too much time left. He hasn't looked well at all in the recent pictures I've see of him.