Greece

OBITUARY: Constantine II, the last King of Greece who spent 40 years in exile

King Constantine II has died at the age of 82. Born on 2 June 1940 in Athens, Constantine was the only son of King Paul and Queen Frederica of Greece. Constantine was only one-year-old when Italy and Germany invaded Greece, and he spent the next four years in exile in Egypt and South Africa before returning to Greece after the country’s liberation in 1945. A true sportsman, In 1960…
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Serbia

Serbia's royals celebrate Orthodox Christmas

The Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Serbia traditionally celebrate orthodox Christmas at the Royal Palace in Belgrade, and this year they were joined by the Crown Princess’ sister, Mrs. Betty Roumeliotis. On the morning of Christmas Eve, January 6th 2023, the Crown…
Sweden

King and Crown Princess of Sweden are seen together for the first time following heir controversy

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria have appeared together in public for the first time since His Majesty received a social media backlash last week over comments made about succession laws. The King and his heir, together with Queen Silvia, were pictured on Sunday, 8th January taking part in a security conference. This was their first public appearance since SVT released their…
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Greece

Update on King Constantine's health as family remain at his hospital bedside

The last king of Greece, Constantine II, remains in a serious condition in hospital but he has now been moved from intensive care. The former monarch is in a ‘serious but stable’ condition and his family remain at his bedside, according to latest reports on CNN. Constantine, who is 82, has been in hospital for five days. It’s understood he has suffered a stroke. His wife, Queen…
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Greece

King Constantine of Greece in a critical condition following a stroke

Constantine II, former King of Greece, is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering a stroke. Greek newspaper Kathimerini reports that the 82-year-old has been in intensive care for a number of days, although is not intubated. The former monarch, who was the last King of Greece, is understood to have limited contact with the outside environment. His family has gathered at his…
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