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 are attending the funeral of “Constantine the 2” the last king of Greece. organized internally in the cathedral in Athens Monday afternoon (16 Jan.) this local time Almost 200 Greek guests also attended the ceremony.
Among the European royals attending the funeral of former King Constantine II is 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 considerable 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 Sakellaropoulou of Greece did not attend the funeral either. But there was Deputy Prime Minister Panagiotis Piramenos and Lina Mendoni, the Minister of Culture and Sports. as a government representative to attend the funeral instead
At least 2,000 people had joined 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 at Tatoi, about 29km north of Athens.
Former King Constantine II, cousin of King Charles III of England He died of a stroke last week. While being 82 years old
