Letizia and disgraced father-in-law attend King Constantine memorial
The European royal households rallied collectively to attend King Constantine’s memorial in Windsor right now.
The final King of Greece died on January 10 final 12 months on the age of 82 after months of sickness – greater than 50 years after he was exiled in a army coup.
The service in St George’s Chapel was attended by members of the Greek, British, Spanish and Danish Royal Families.
The Prince of Wales, 41, was anticipated to present a studying at his late godfather’s service however pulled out on the final minute as a result of private causes – leaving Queen Camilla to signify the British Royal Family.
King Constantine’s eldest son Crown Prince Pavlos led the Greek Royal Family into the thanksgiving service along with his spouse Chantal-Marie.
Pictured: Crown Prince Pavlos and his spouse Crown Princess Marie Chantal regarded sombre as they arrived on the service
The head of the Greek Royal Family, 56, opted for a navy double-breasted swimsuit for the event whereas his spouse regarded elegant in a burgundy gown and matching cape.
Meanwhile, Crown Princess Olympia, 27, reduce a glamorous determine in a slim-fitting navy square-necked gown and black outsized coat as she walked subsequent to her brothers Achileas-Andreas, Constantine Alexios and Odysseas-Kimon.
Queen Letizia, 51, regarded solemn in a navy knee-length gown, which she paired with matching heels and a scarf.
The mother-of-two arrived arm in arm along with her husband King Felipe, whose mom Queen Sofia, 85, was King Constantine’s older sister.
What’s extra, Spain’s disgraced former King Juan Carlos – who now lives within the United Arab Emirates after abdicating in 2014 – was additionally in attendance.
King Constantine’s youthful sister Princess Irene of Denmark, 81, additionally attended the memorial right now and was pictured sitting subsequent to her sister Sofia.
Today’s service at St George’s Chapel is being held in honour of King Charles’ shut pal and second cousin Constantine II, the previous ruler of Greece.
The late King – who was the one son of King Paul and Queen Frederica – was additionally the Duke of Edinburgh’s nephew and Prince William’s godfather.
Pictured: King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain seen arriving at St George’s Chapel for the thanksgiving service
Princess Olympia of Greece, Prince Achilleas of Greece, Carlos Morales and Princess Tatiana of Greece are seen sitting in entrance of the Spanish royal household within the chapel
King Constantine’s sisters Queen Sofia of Spain and Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark (far proper) seen sitting subsequent to Princess Theodora and Prince Philippos of Greece
Queen Letizia of Spain regarded considerate as she spoke with different European royals following the memorial
King Felipe of Spain seen providing his disgraced father Juan Carlos an arm as they left the chapel right now
Queen Camilla seen leaving the memorial service for King Constantine with Princess Anne and Queen Anne Marie of Greece
Crown Prince Pavlos and his spouse Marie-Chantal lead the Greek Royal Family into the memorial service right now
Pictured: Crown Princess Olympia of Greece seen sporting a navy gown and black outsized coat for her grandfather’s memorial in Windsor right now. The Crown Princess arrived along with her brothers Achileas-Andreas, Constantine Alexios and Odysseas-Kimon
Crown Prince Alexander and Princess Catherine of Serbia seen arriving on the memorial service in Windsor
Prince Andrew was noticed arriving for the thanksgiving service alongside along with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.
It is known, the Duke of York is attending as a member of the British Royal Family and was invited by the Greek Royal Family.
King Constantine’s funeral was attended by Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence in January 2023.
Constantine grew to become King of Greece in 1964 however was ousted from the throne when the monarchy was abolished in 1973.
King Charles isn’t anticipated to attend his memorial in Windsor after drawing again from public life following his most cancers prognosis.
Prince Andrew drives to the service at Windsor Castle right now with Sarah, Duchess of York
Penelope Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma, Thomas Hooper and Lady Alexandra Hooper arrive at St George’s Chapel right now for the thanksgiving service for King Constantine
Prince William and Kate Middleton converse to King Constantine at Windsor Castle in 2012
King Constantine attends church with Charles and Camilla at Sandringham in December 2007
Camilla’s function within the service will see her once more taking the reigns as she works to take the stress off her husband.
Members of the Royal household have rallied across the King, with Prince William returning to duties after spending time caring for his spouse Princess Kate.
In a separate well being scare, the Princess of Wales had been admitted to The London Clinic for deliberate stomach surgical procedure, and she or he won’t be able to carry out any royal engagements till no less than Easter.
Last month the Greek royal household placed on a sombre show as they attended a memorial service to mark one 12 months because the demise of King Constantine.
He died ‘of a stroke’, native media reported, following a number of hospital admissions within the months earlier than.
High-profile royals, together with Constantine’s son Crown Prince Pavlos and widow Queen Anne Marie, attended a non-public ceremony on the former summer season palace of Tatoi, simply exterior Athens.
Last 12 months, Crown Princess Olympia break up from her boyfriend of three years Peregrine Pearson – shortly earlier than the aristocrat was pictured kissing Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner.
