The European royal households rallied together to attend King Constantine’s memorial in Windsor today.
The last King of Greece died on January 10 last year at the age of 82 after months of illness – more than 50 years after he was exiled in a military 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 expected to give a reading at his late godfather’s service but pulled out at the last minute due to personal reasons – leaving Queen Camilla to represent the British Royal Family.
King Constantine’s eldest son Crown Prince Pavlos led the Greek Royal Family into the thanksgiving service with his wife Chantal-Marie.
Pictured: Crown Prince Pavlos and his wife Crown Princess Marie Chantal looked sombre as they arrived at the service
The head of the Greek Royal Family, 56, opted for a navy double-breasted suit for the occasion while his wife looked elegant in a burgundy dress and matching cape.
Meanwhile, Crown Princess Olympia, 27, cut a glamorous figure in a slim-fitting navy square-necked dress and black oversized coat as she walked next to her brothers Achileas-Andreas, Constantine Alexios and Odysseas-Kimon.
The model completed her elegant look with a pair of sheer navy tights and miniature black patent handbag.
Queen Letizia, 51, looked solemn in a navy knee-length dress, which she paired with matching heels and a shawl.
The mother-of-two arrived arm in arm with her husband King Felipe, whose mother Queen Sofia, 85, was King Constantine’s older sister.
What’s more, Spain’s disgraced former King Juan Carlos – who now lives in the United Arab Emirates after abdicating in 2014 – was also in attendance.
King Constantine’s younger sister Princess Irene of Denmark, 81, also attended the memorial today and was pictured sitting next to her sister Sofia.
Today’s service at St George’s Chapel is being held in honour of King Charles’ close friend and second cousin Constantine II, the former ruler of Greece.
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 front of the Spanish royal family in the chapel
King Constantine’s sisters Queen Sofia of Spain and Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark (far right) seen sitting next to Princess Theodora and Prince Philippos of Greece
Queen Letizia of Spain looked thoughtful as she spoke with other European royals following the memorial
King Felipe of Spain seen offering his disgraced father Juan Carlos an arm as they left the chapel today
Queen Camilla seen leaving the memorial service for King Constantine with Princess Anne and Queen Anne Marie of Greece
Crown Prince Pavlos and his wife Marie-Chantal lead the Greek Royal Family into the memorial service today
Pictured: Crown Princess Olympia of Greece seen wearing a navy dress and black oversized coat for her grandfather’s memorial in Windsor today. The Crown Princess arrived with her brothers Achileas-Andreas, Constantine Alexios and Odysseas-Kimon
Crown Prince Alexander and Princess Catherine of Serbia seen arriving at the memorial service in Windsor
The late King – who was the only son of King Paul and Queen Frederica – was also the Duke of Edinburgh’s nephew and Prince William’s godfather.
Prince Andrew was spotted arriving for the thanksgiving service along with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.
It is understood, 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 became King of Greece in 1964 but was ousted from the throne when the monarchy was abolished in 1973.
King Charles is not expected to attend his memorial in Windsor after drawing back from public life following his cancer diagnosis.
Prince Andrew drives to the service at Windsor Castle today with Sarah, Duchess of York
Penelope Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma, Thomas Hooper and Lady Alexandra Hooper arrive at St George’s Chapel today for the thanksgiving service for King Constantine
Prince William and Kate Middleton speak to King Constantine at Windsor Castle in 2012
King Constantine attends church with Charles and Camilla at Sandringham in December 2007
Camilla’s role in the service will see her again taking the reigns as she works to take the pressure off her husband.
Members of the Royal family have rallied around the King, with Prince William returning to duties after spending time caring for his wife Princess Kate.
In a separate health scare, the Princess of Wales had been admitted to The London Clinic for planned abdominal surgery, and she will not be able to perform any royal engagements until at least Easter.
Last month the Greek royal family put on a sombre display as they attended a memorial service to mark one year since the death of King Constantine.
He died ‘of a stroke’, local media reported, following several hospital admissions in the months before.
High-profile royals, including Constantine’s son Crown Prince Pavlos and widow Queen Anne Marie, attended a private ceremony at the former summer palace of Tatoi, just outside Athens.
Last year, Crown Princess Olympia split from her boyfriend of three years Peregrine Pearson – shortly before the aristocrat was pictured kissing Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner.
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