European royal families attend the funeral of ‘Constantine II’, the last king of Greece.
AFP news agency reported on January 16 that royal families from European countries attended the funeral of “Constantine the 2” the last king of Greece. organized internally at the cathedral in Athens On Monday followingnoon (16 Jan.) This local time Nearly 200 Greek guests also attended the ceremony.
European royals attending the funeral of former King Constantine II include Princess Anne. of the British Royal Family, all members of the Spanish Royal Family, Queen Margrethe II and Crown Prince Frederick of Denmark, members of the Swedish Royal Family, King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, Grand Duke Henry of Luxembourg, Crown Prince Hakon, Crown Prince of Norway and Prince Albert II of Monaco
However, the ceremony caused much controversy in Greece. This is because the former king was a divisive figure in the country’s history. The Greek government therefore decided not to hold a state funeral. by Mr. Kyarakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister and President Katerina Greece’s Sakellaropoulou also did not attend the funeral. But there was Deputy Prime Minister Panagiotis Piramenos and Lina Mendoni, Minister of Culture and Sports. as a representative of the government to attend the funeral instead
At least 2,000 people had lined up outside the cathedral in Athens since dawn, state television ETR said, to pay their respects to Constantine II.
After the ceremony Her remains will be buried in the royal cemetery in Tatoi, regarding 29km north of Athens.
Former King Constantine II, a cousin of King Charles III of England Passed away from a stroke last week. While having the age of 82
