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Inside Grace Kelly's 1961 Lunch With Jackie Kennedy—and the Iconic Givenchy Dress She Wore

Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier visited the White House in May 1961 for a luncheon with President Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy.
Kelly wore a lime-green Givenchy dress with a white turban, while Jackie Kennedy wore a black ribbed silk dress with an over-blouse.
Kennedy correctly identified Kelly's designer, demonstrating a blend of politics and fashion awareness.
Grace Kelly recalled discussing the Red Cross, international affairs, and fashion with Kennedy during the luncheon.
The menu documented for the luncheon included crab, lamb, and strawberries during the White House tour.
The visit is described as one of the most memorable crossovers between politics and Hollywood-into-royalty.
Grace Kelly’s fashion influence extended to later auction values and public memory.
The article notes that Jackie and Grace bonded over motherhood and managing public attention on their children.
Grace Kelly’s 1961 hospital meeting with Kennedy is recalled in her oral history as part of their ongoing connection.

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