Icons we mourn: Rainier of Monaco

Proving once again that love does conquer all ... although becoming the principessa of a fabulously wealthy and très chic principality doesn't hurt.

Today we mourn the passing of Rainier of Monaco, who, although blessed with wealth, class and lifestyle few among us could imagine, had a personal life marred by tragedy. And now the hunt is on for the next Princess of Monaco - perhaps this week's Papal funeral and British Royal wedding will provide some suitable prospects for Albert. There's a Brothers Grimm sensibility to all this pomp. We are thanking the Manolo's Shoe Blog for the photo, and for the fabulousness of it all.