Anne Marie of Greece
She mourns at the coffin of her husband Konstantin
Ex-Queen Anne-Marie of Greece (third from right) with mourners at the coffin of her husband Konstantin, next to her Prince Pavlos (left) and Prince Nikolaos (right)
© Nikolas Kominis / Picture Alliance
At the grave of her husband Constantine, the former Queen Anne-Marie of Greece cannot contain her emotions. Deep sorrow is written all over the widow’s face.
It’s a heartbreaking picture: when Anne-Marie of Greece, 76, stands at the grave of her husband Constantine of Greece, † 82, the former queen is overcome by her emotions.
Ex-King Constantine is buried in Tatoi
Royals from all over Europe gathered in Athens on Monday, January 16, 2023 to bid farewell to the late ex-King Constantine. After the funeral service was held with great sympathy in the Metropolis Cathedral, the subsequent burial of the former monarch took place in the cemetery of Tatoi in the north-west of the capital, where the summer residence of the Greek royal family is located.
Former Queen Anne-Marie of Greece bids farewell
Pictures show how the mourners stand at the coffin made of noble, shiny dark wood to give Konstantin the last escort. According to the photo agency “Picture Alliance”, the crowd is said to have sung “Long live the King” and “Konstantin, Konstantin”. At that moment, the widow Anne-Marie can no longer contain her feelings. Moved, she holds a Greek flag in both hands, eyes lowered. You can clearly see the pain of the loss.
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The family is united in sorrow
Her two sons, who are standing next to her, comfort her: Prince Nikolaos (on the right in the picture), 53, has put his hand on his mother’s shoulder encouragingly. Konstantin’s successor Prince Pavlos, 55, also looks thoughtful: after the death of his father, a new major challenge awaits him.
Source used: picture-alliance.com