Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe joined the Greek Royal Family for the Funeral of King Paul of Greece at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens on this day in 1964, 60 years ago, followed by a Procession through Athens. The brother of Two Kings & Two Queens, King Paul was only Greek Kings that was neither exiled nor assassinated.
Following a Lying-in_state at the Cathedral, the Funeral of King Paul of Greece was held at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, followed by a procession through Athens and the burial in the Royal Cemetery at Tatoi Palace.
King Constantine II and Queen Frederica of Greece
Prince Juan Carlos of Spain and Princess Sofia with Princess Irene and Prince Michael of Greece
King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden, King Frederik IX of Denmark, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, King Baudouin of Belgium, King Olav V of Norway
The Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Rainier III of Monaco
Prince Ernest Augustus of Hanover, Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, Tsar Simeon II of Bulgaria, King Michael of Romania, King Umberto II of Italy, Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona and Prince George William of Hanover
Queen Ingrid of Denmark with Princess Anne Marie and Princess Irene
King Michael and Queen Helen of Romania with King Umberto II of Italy, Prince Juan Carlos of Spain and Princess Sofia of Spain and Prince Juan Carlos of Spain and Princess Irene, Duchess of Aosta
Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg and Prince Franz Joseph of Liechtenstien
Princess Sophie of Greece and Hanover, Princess Theodora, Margravine of Baden, Prince Michael of Greece, and Princess Eugenie of Greece
Crown Princess Margrethe of Denmark and Prince Karl of Hesse with Princess Sophie of Greece and Hanover and Prince George William of Hanover
Princess Alice of Greece and Princess Theodora, Margravine of Baden
The Count of Paris and Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, Prince of Naples, and the Prince Amedeo of Savoy, Duke of Aosta as well as Princess Tatiana Radziwiłł and Prince Tomislav of Yugoslavia
King Constantine II passed away in January 2023, and was buried in the Royal Cemetery at Tatoi Palace following a Service at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens, with another Service held at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens.
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Funeral of King Paul of Greece at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens on this day in 1964, which was officiated by Archbishop Chrysostomos of Athens and more than 50 Greek Orthodox Bishop. Queen Frederika knelt twice at the catafalque to kiss the royal standard, while the new King Constantine bent to kiss the crown resting on top with two crossed swords and the field marshal’s baton of his father.
Afterwards, the coffin was followed by the late King’s riderless white horse, all of his Orders, and the entire Greek Royal Family as well as the Foreign Royal Guests and Relatives in a Funeral Procession through the streets of Athens, before the coffin was taken to be buried at the Royal Palace of Tatoi.
Royal Guests included King Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid of Denmark with Crown Princess Margrethe and Princess Anne Marie, King Michael of Romania, King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, King Olav V of Norway, King Baudouin of Belgium, Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg, Prince Rainier III of Monaco, The Duke of Edinburgh, King Umberto II of Italy, Tsar Simeon II of Bulgaria, the Count of Barcelona, Crown Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia, and the Duke of Aosta.
Greek Emerald Parure
Greek Ruby Parure
Khedive of Egypt Tiara
Antique Corsage Tiara
Pearl and Star Tiara
Diamond Stars
Aquamarine Pendant
Diamond Sautoir
Modern Diamond Necklace
Sapphire Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Suite
Diamond Earrings
Diamond Pendant
Emerald Pendant
Amethyst Brooch
Diamond Swan Brooch
Seed Pearl Brooch
Bow Brooch
Diamond Clip Brooches
Seed Pearl Brooch
Greek Royal Tiaras
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Funeral of King Paul of Greece at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens on this day in 1964, which was officiated by Archbishop Chrysostomos of Athens and more than 50 Greek Orthodox Bishop. Queen Frederika knelt twice at the catafalque to kiss the royal standard, while the new King Constantine bent to kiss the crown resting on top with two crossed swords and the field marshal’s baton of his father.
Afterwards, the coffin was followed by the late King’s riderless white horse, all of his Orders, and the entire Greek Royal Family as well as the Foreign Royal Guests and Relatives in a Funeral Procession through the streets of Athens, before the coffin was taken to be buried at the Royal Palace of Tatoi.
Royal Guests included King Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid of Denmark with Crown Princess Margrethe and Princess Anne Marie, King Michael of Romania, King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, King Olav V of Norway, King Baudouin of Belgium, Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg, Prince Rainier III of Monaco, The Duke of Edinburgh, King Umberto II of Italy, Tsar Simeon II of Bulgaria, the Count of Barcelona, Crown Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia, and the Duke of Aosta.
