Greece

Greek royal reflects on grief over loss of Constantine II

Until now, no member of the Greek royal family has commented on the death of Constantine II, the last King of Greece. Now, Princess Tatiana, one of his daughters-in-law, has shared how powerful and emotional the experience of King Constantine’s funeral was for the whole family. In a statement on Instagram the Greek Princess writes: “Family. Unity. Strength. Dignity. Tradition. Pride.
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GreecePalaces & Buildings

Tatoi Palace to become museum  

Tatoi Palace, the former royal residence of the Greek Royal Family, is set to become a public museum. The Athens-based palace will open as a public museum by 2025, according to the country’s Minister of Culture and Sports, Lina Mendoni. The announcement was made…
GreecePalaces & Buildings

A look at Tatoi Palace - the burial place of King Constantine II

Tatoi Palace is a Greek estate previously used by the Greek Royal Family for over 100 years as a summer residence. The land was acquired by King George I, who purchased the estate in 1880. Tatoi currently holds the record for the highest-ever recorded temperature in Europe, according to the UN’s World Meteorological Organisation. Located 17 miles from Athens, the estate also contains…
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Greece

A final gesture of love for King Constantine from his widow, Queen Anne-Marie

Their love story had spanned decades and as she said goodbye to her husband of 58 years, Queen Anne-Marie of Greece had a final, moving gesture of love for King Constantine II. The only wreath on his coffin during his funeral service in Athens was from Anne-Marie. It was made entirely of lily of the valley, the same flower that she carried on their wedding day. Across the tribute was a…
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British RoyalsGreece

Lady Gabriella Kingston undertakes important duty as she represents British royals at the funeral of Constantine II

Lady Gabriella Kingston, the daughter of Prince & Princess Michael of Kent, was chosen by The Royal Family to represent them at the funeral of Constantine II of Greece. Lady Gabriella, who is 55th-in-line to the throne, arrived in Athens for the funeral. She was goddaughter to King Constantine, the former King of Greece, who died last week at the age of 82. The 41-year-old was…
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