FAMOUS MONEGASQUES
95TH ANNIVERSARY
Would it be that he were still with us but Roger Moore remained still very much alive at 95 in our hearts and minds at his October 14th anniversary . Not just in today ’ s hearts and minds … but forever . Though Bond was possibly his most important film role he might say his most important role was supporting charity and especially children ’ s charities and also the arts .
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His philanthropic spirit led Sir Roger to become a supporter of the Princess Grace Foundation-USA . He attended the foundation ’ s second Gala in 1985 in Los Angeles , CA , and as many as he could over the years , the last of which he attended in 2015 at the Princely Palace in Monaco with his wife . But where did his passionate support for the work of the Princess Grace Foundation start ?
THE PRINCESS GRACE CONNECTION
Moore recounted that Grace Kelly and he first met at a dinner at Sydney Guilaroff ’ s house , who was a Hollywood hairdresser . They quickly hit it off while seated at the same table , and discovered their shared passions for philanthropy and the arts . Years after they met , when Princess Grace had made Monaco her home , Moore began to visit Her and the Princely family more often and She invited him to the Grimaldi family farm , Roc Agel where Moore spent time with the Grimaldi family . This was the first time he met Prince Albert and His sisters Princess Caroline and Princess Stephanie , with who he remained life-long friends even after Princess Grace ’ s passing .
He spoke very highly of Princess Grace throughout their friendship . In his book he recounts all this and also wrote : “ Grace wasn ’ t at all stuffy as her Royal status would have entitled her to be had she wished . Far from it , she had a mischievous sense of humour , a glint of naughtiness in her eye and a great passion for limericks — especially saucy ones .”
PHILANTHROPIC AMBASSADORS
Princess Grace and Sir Roger shared being involved in many different charitable organizations . Roger Moore was a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador , and some of the causes he
Roger Moore at the 2007 ceremony honouring him with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame В 2007 году Роджер Мур получил звезду на Голливудской аллее славы за вклад в киноиндустрию .
was passionate about included animal rights and children ’ s health advocacy and support . During Her lifetime , Princess Grace was also very involved with health organizations and children ’ s health specifically . She often held charity balls and galas , started foundations , and helped fund hospitals and orphanages . This shared involvement in philanthropy allowed the two humanitarians to cross paths often and they enjoyed advocating for similar causes together .
So much so that Roger Moore was a founding member of The Princess Grace Foundation-USA , in the company of fellow greats
Frank Sinatra , Jimmy Stewart , Cary Grant and Gregory Peck . They all came together passionate about Princess Grace ’ s mission to support emerging talent and ensuring the arts community remained vigorous and dynamic .
And did it ever morph into something inspirational . Even Moore would not have dreamed that the Foundation would help give birth to the 25th James Bond sequel “ No Time to Die ” by nurturing early on twotime Princess Grace Award winner Cary Joji Fukunaga . The gifted Japanese-American would rise to be Director of Daniel Craig in
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