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Former member of the House of Lords Hugh Cavendish arrives on the memorial service

Hugh Cavendish, Baron Cavendish of Furness is in attendance on the memorial service for the late King Constantine of Greece right this moment.

The former member of the House of Lords was pictured alongside Grania Mary Caulfeild because the entered the St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle the place the occasion is being held.

Hugh Cavendish, Baron Cavendish of Furness and Grania Mary Caulfeild attend a thanksgiving service for the life of King Constantine of the Hellenes at St George's Chapel, in Windsor Castle, Berkshire. Picture date: Tuesday February 27, 2024. PA Photo. Constantine II, who died on January 10, 2023 was the last King of Greece, reigning from 1964 to 1974. See PA story ROYAL Constantine. Photo credit should read: Chris Jackson/PA Wire

US local weather envoy John Kerry attends the memorial service

US local weather envoy John Kerry can also be in attendance on the service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.

He was pictured sat alongside Lord Cavendish of Furness and Dame Norma Major because the memorial service received underway.

(left to right) Lord Cavendish of Furness, US climate envoy John Kerry and Dame Norma Major attend a thanksgiving service for the life of King Constantine of the Hellenes at St George's Chapel, in Windsor Castle, Berkshire. Picture date: Tuesday February 27, 2024. PA Photo. Constantine II, who died on January 10, 2023 was the last King of Greece, reigning from 1964 to 1974. See PA story ROYAL Constantine. Photo credit should read: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Who is attending right this moment’s memorial service?

Who was King Constantine of Greece?

King Constantine of Greece died on the age of 82 in January final yr, many years after being toppled from the throne in a army coup.

Constantine, who died in an Athens hospital, acceded to the throne on the age of 23 in 1964.

The younger king, who had gained Olympic gold in crusing, was initially massively in style.

By the next yr he had squandered a lot of that assist along with his lively involvement within the machinations that introduced down the popularly elected Centre Union authorities of prime minister George Papandreou.

The episode, nonetheless extensively recognized in Greece because the ‘apostasy’ or defection from the ruling get together of a number of politicians, destabilised the constitutional order and led to a army coup in 1967.

Constantine finally clashed with the army rulers and was compelled into exile.

The dictatorship abolished the monarchy in 1973 and a referendum after democracy was restored in 1974 dashed any hopes Constantine had of reigning once more.

He lived in exile for a few years in Hampstead Garden Suburb in north London, earlier than returning to his dwelling nation in 2013.

File photo dated 17/10/11 of King Constantine of the Hellenes delivering a speech during the opening ceremony of the Round Square International Conference at Wellington College, Crowthorne, Berkshire, England. The King is to miss a thanksgiving service for his close friend and second cousin King Constantine of Greece as he continues his treatment for cancer. Issue date: Wednesday February 21, 2024. PA Photo. The Queen will lead members of the royal family as they gather in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on February 27 in honour of the former ruler and last King of Greece who was toppled from the throne decades ago in a military coup. See PA story ROYAL Constantine. Photo credit should read: Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA Wire
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 02: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Queen Elizabeth II (seen with a stain on her dress) is kissed goodbye by King Constantine II of Greece after attending his 70th birthday party at Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece's residence on June 2, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
WINDSOR, ENGLAND - MAY 18:  Prince William, Duke of Cambridge speaks to King Constantine of Greece during a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle, on May 18, 2012 in Windsor, England. (Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Queen Camilla leads members of the Royal Family at right this moment’s memorial service

Queen Camilla is main members of the Royal Family on the service for the late King Constantine of Greece at Windsor fort right this moment.

Camilla appeared to smile as she arrived on the Castle this morning, and was greeted on the door.

Wearing a somber black jacket wiith a delicate pinstripe, she paired it with an identical skirt and a wide-brimmed hat with a darkish fringe.

She smiled warmly at these gathered to satisfy her, earlier than getting into the venue and adopting a solemn and dignified silence.

And in an emotional show of affection for her husband’s late relative, she appeared to brush away tears as she watched the ceremony.

Queen Camilla attends a thanksgiving service for the life of King Constantine of the Hellenes at St George's Chapel, in Windsor Castle, Berkshire. Picture date: Tuesday February 27, 2024. PA Photo. Constantine II, who died on January 10, 2023 was the last King of Greece, reigning from 1964 to 1974. See PA story ROYAL Constantine. Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire
WINDSOR, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Queen Camilla arrives at the funeral for Constantine of Greece at Windsor Palace, February 27, 2024, in Windsor, United Kingdom. (Photo By Raul Terrel/Europa Press via Getty Images)
WINDSOR, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Queen Camilla attends the Thanksgiving Service for King Constantine of the Hellenes at St George's Chapel on February 27, 2024 in Windsor, England. Constantine II, Head of the Royal House of Greece, reigned as the last King of the Hellenes from 6 March 1964 to 1 June 1973, and died in Athens at the age of 82. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Prince Andrew and the Duchess of York arrive on the memorial service

Prince Andrew has attended the service for the late King Constantine of Greece right this moment with Sarah, Duchess of York and his daughters Princess Eugenie and Beatrice.

It is known that the Duke of York was attending the service as a member of the British Royal Family and had been invited by the Greek Royal Family.

The Duchess of York was pictured sporting a black fascinator and gray outfit, the mother-of-two donned a pair of stylish earrings and opted for a smattering of glamorous make-up.

She arrived alongside her ex-husband, who she lives with at Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park in Berkshire.

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King Charles left Windsor Castle earlier right this moment earlier than the service started

King Charles was at Windsor Castle earlier within the day however left earlier than the service for the late King Constantine of Greece started.

Charles, 75, who was recognized with an undisclosed type of most cancers simply over a fortnight in the past, is just not finishing up public duties whereas he has therapy.

Constantine was a primary cousin as soon as eliminated and crusing companion of the late Duke of Edinburgh, and died on the age of 82 in January final yr, many years after being toppled from the throne in a army coup.

The King had a detailed friendship with Constantine, selecting him as a godfather for his son William, now the Prince of Wales.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18:  HRH Prince Charles, Prince of Wales chats with King Constantine of Greece at a reception at the Royal Academy of Arts on February 18, 2009 in London, England. The Prince of Wales was attending a reception for the Byzantium 330 � 1453 Exhibition at The Royal Academy of Arts.  (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
KING'S LYNN, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 09: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) King Constantine II of Greece, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend Sunday service at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate on December 9, 2007 in King's Lynn, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Princess of Wales is ‘doing effectively’ following her stomach surgical procedure

The Princess of Wales is ‘doing effectively,’ as she recovers from stomach surgical procedure, Kensington Palace has mentioned.

Kate, 42, is recuperating at the household’s dwelling in Adelaide Cottage in Windsor.
after present process surgical procedure on the London Clinic final month.

She has right this moment missed the memorial service for the late King Constantine of Greece which is being hosted by the British royal household.

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Prince William has pulled out of a studying on the memorial service

Prince William has pulled out of attending the memorial service for the late King Constantine, who was his godfather, on account of ‘private causes’.

No additional element was given on William’s absence, and it isn’t recognized if this pertains to his spouse Kate Middleton’s ongoing restoration after her stomach surgical procedure final month.

The Prince of Wales, who was on account of give a studying, referred to as the household to apologise.

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend a ceremonial welcome for The President and the First Lady of the Republic of Korea at Horse Guards Parade in London, Britain November 21, 2023. Chris Jackson/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

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Queen Camilla has been pictured arriving on the service for Constantine II of Greece, who died in January 2023, together with Prince Andrew, Sarah, Duchess of York and his daughters Princess Eugenie and Beatrice

Britain's Queen Camilla attends the Thanksgiving Service for King Constantine of the Hellenes at St George's Chapel on February 27, 2024 in Windsor, England. Chris Jackson/Pool via REUTERS