Monaco’s Prince Rainier dies, 81

Monaco's Prince Rainier, Europe's longest-reigning monarch, died on 6 April 2005 at the age of 81, after spending several weeks in hospital.

• Primary Source

Council of Europe: Press Releases http://hub.coe.int/web/coe-portal/press/pressreleases

BBC News, 6.4.05: Monaco: tax haven and playground http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4416075.stm

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