The crowned heads crowded this Monday, February 27, around St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
A year after the death of King Constantine II of Greece, a final tribute was paid to him, led by the Dean of Windsor, the Revd Dr Christopher Cocksworth.
The last king of the Hellenes died on January 10, 2023, at the age of 82, leaving behind his wife Anne-Marie of Denmark, and his children Alexia (58 years old), Paul (56 years old), Nikólaos (54 years old). ), Theodora (40 years old) and Philippos of Greece (37 years old).
Everyone was present at the ceremony.
His sisters, Queen Sophie of Spain - formerly Sophie of Greece - and Princess Irene, also paid tribute to the memory of their brother.
With them, the King of Spain, Felipe VI and his wife Queen Letizia, accompanied by their daughters Elena and Cristina.
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If such a tribute took place in Windsor, surrounded by so many representatives, it is because the royal families of Spain, Greece and the United Kingdom are extremely close.
Prince Philip was indeed Prince of Greece before marrying Elizabeth II.
He was the grandson of George I, king of the Hellenes.
Greece is also very dear to the heart of King Charles III, who never hid his affection for the country of his ancestors.
Thus, in addition to her absence, certainly due to the announcement of her cancer in early February, Queen Camilla had honored this tribute.
The wife of the new sovereign appeared alongside many members of the British royal family, including Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, who also made the trip.
Several photos revealed the latter on the front line of the event.
Dressed in an elegant gray suit, the ex-wife of the Duke of York appears at the head of the procession formed by the Firm.
Behind her, her daughter Beatrice, but also Zara, the daughter of Princess Anne and her husband Mike Tindall.
Finally, other royal heads from other countries honored the tribute given to their peer.
We saw Prince Alexander III of Serbia and his wife, Katherine, as well as Queen Noor of Jordan.