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Princess Irene's Body Arrives at Athens Metropolitan Cathedral Chapel

Published January 19, 2026, 09:27
Princess Irene's Body Arrives at Athens Metropolitan Cathedral Chapel

The body of Princess Irene arrived at the chapel of the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral this morning. Princess Irene, daughter of Paul and Frederica, and sister of the former King Constantine and Queen Sofia of Spain, passed away on Thursday after battling serious health issues. She will lie in state at the chapel of St. Eleftherios from 08:00 to 10:30, followed by a funeral service at the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral at 12:00. Afterwards, she will be buried at the royal cemetery in Tatoi, as per her wish to rest beside her parents and brother, the former King Constantine.