On January 17, 2026, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, together with Crown Princess Leonor (the Princess of Asturias), Infanta Sofía, Queen Sofía, Infanta Elena, and Infanta Cristina, attended the memorial service for Princess Irene of Greece at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrios in Madrid.
Princess Irene of Greece passed away on Thursday, January 15, at the age of 83 at the Palace of La Zarzuela. Princess Irene was the younger sister of Queen Sofía. The burial will take place, as was the case with King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Tatoi Palace.
All have appropriate attire for a prayer service. Lovely to see how attentive the girls are to their grandmother.
ReplyDeleteA very solemn, sad occasion, the Spanish royal family look appropriately dressed and groomed.
ReplyDeleteAccording to the website of the Greek Royal Family, HRH P Irene’s funeral service will take place Monday, January 19, in the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens.
ReplyDeleteI find it so sad that the press or paparazzi were allowed to take and publish close up photos of young people in fresh grief. This is fundamentally wrong, regardless of whether they are public figures.
ReplyDeleteI find these photos are okay it shows them paying respect and supporting their grandmother. If you were there you would see them, so this is no different. Did you feel the same with Queen Elizabeth funeral photos of the family?
DeleteThey do it with the brits
DeleteAgree 23:08. It’s really terrible and unnecessary.
DeleteAgree, Anon 1 02. The photos are sympathetic not intrusive
DeleteAll famous people's last ceremonies as a memorial service or a funeral are news. The happy ceremonies which took place during their life have been reported too. If nobody can see videos or photos of this, the family can ask for strictly private ceremonies. Nowadays it is often the case with funerals of common people. The family of the deceased person announces that the ceremony will take place in private only for the nearest family.
DeleteA nice turn out of family members. Sadly, some had other engagements hope they really had been more important than giving a family member the last honor and respect. I did not see Philippos and Nina, also Nicholaos and Chrisy had been absent. May the dear and selfless Pss Irene RIP. She must have been a lovely lady, I wish i had known her.
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They will likely attend the actual funeral in Athens on Monday. The prayer service in Spain was not the the final service for the late Princess.
DeleteNot all the family members have to take part in the Prayer Service. Why should they all fly to Madrid when the funeral service will take place tomorrow in Greece?
DeleteI agree with Zucchina.
DeleteThe girls look luscious.
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DeleteI would imagine that all the extended family will be present at the funeral in Athens.
ReplyDeleteBien triste moment pour la reine Sofia et pour toute la famille. Josée.
ReplyDeleteSad and moving service.
ReplyDeleteI feel for Queen Sofia, her profound sorrow is written all over her face and still she looks so dignified.
Thankfully, she can rely on the support and affection of her immediate family.
Pour cette occasion bien triste, toute la famille royale est vêtue de manière adéquate !
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