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Six-month mourning in Monaco

MONACO: Monaco plunged into mourning, its famed casino closing its doors upon news of the death on Wednesday of Prince Rainier III, the long-ruling monarch hailed for modernising the tiny principality once renowned as a ``sunny place for shady people.'' Prince Rainier died at the hospital treating him for heart, kidney and breathing problems. He was 81 and had struggled with failing health for years. Prince Albert, his son and heir, was at his side, after doctors called him just before 6 a.m. (local time) to say the end was near, the royal palace said. Prince Albert (47) had already taken over the royal powers — but not the throne — last week because Prince Rainier was too sick to rule. Palace sources said plans were envisioned for a six-month mourning period.

— AP

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