Prince Michael of Greece and Denmark passed away at the age of 85.
This past weekend, Prince Michael of Greece and Denmark, the grandson of King George I of Greece and first cousin of Prince Philip, passed away at the age of 85.
Today in Athens, the Greek royal family gathered for his funeral.
Attendees included Queen Anne-Marie, Crown Prince Pavlos, Princess Marie-Chantal, Michael’s wife Marina Karella, and their daughters Princess Olga and Princess Alexandra.
The funeral service was held at Saint Theodore Church in Athens, Greece, and Prince Michael will be buried at the Tatoi Royal Cemetery, where King Constantine was also laid to rest last year.
The funeral service was held at Saint Theodore Church in Athens, Greece, and Prince Michael will be buried at the Tatoi Royal Cemetery, where King Constantine was also laid to rest last year.
Last fall, around the publication of his illustrated memoir, Prince Michael of Greece: Crown, Art, and Fantasy: A Life in Pictures, Prince Michael told T&C, “To be what I am, to be a prince, what is it? It is to be exactly like everyone, but not to be considered like everyone. I have a respect for our past. In churches everywhere, there are relics of saints. These relics are usually a disgusting piece of bone or a disgusting piece of skin that belonged to a saint. We are not disgusting, but we are uninteresting, unassuming relics of a fabulous past.”
He also spoke about why people are so fascinated by royals, saying, “People imagine royalty not exactly as they are. Reality is far less glamorous than what people imagine. People need to dream; people need to escape the daily life with images of fairy tales. So royalty provided this, good or bad. And why not? If it’s done well and if it can make people happy, why not? But I repeat, thank god that they don’t see too much of the reality which is perhaps less inspiring than what they think. Some are inspiring, some are less I would say.”
Prince Michael of Greece and Denmark will always be remembered for his contributions to his country and his dedication to preserving the royal heritage. His passing has left a void in the hearts of those who knew him, but his legacy will live on through his family and the work he has done throughout his life.The funeral service held in Athens was a somber occasion, bringing together loved ones and members of the Greek royal family to pay their respects. Queen Anne-Marie, Crown Prince Pavlos, and other attendees gathered to honor Prince Michael and celebrate his life. The service at Saint Theodore Church was a fitting tribute to a man who held his heritage and his family in high regard.As Prince Michael is laid to rest at the Tatoi Royal Cemetery, he joins other members of the Greek royal family, including King Constantine. The cemetery holds the remains of those who have played important roles in shaping Greece’s history, and Prince Michael’s burial there is a symbolic gesture of his place in the country’s heritage.In reflecting on his life, Prince Michael spoke about the allure of royalty and the public’s fascination with the lives of princes and princesses. He understood the importance of providing a sense of escapism and fantasy for people who crave a break from the realities of daily life. While he acknowledged that the reality of royalty may not always match the glamour portrayed in fairy tales, he recognized the value of making people happy through stories of kings and queens.Prince Michael’s words serve as a reminder of the complexities of royal life and the responsibility that comes with carrying on a centuries-old tradition. His insight into the public’s perception of royalty sheds light on the constant balancing act that members of royal families must maintain between their public image and their private lives. Despite the challenges he faced, Prince Michael remained committed to his role and remained dedicated to his country and his family until the end.As we bid farewell to Prince Michael of Greece and Denmark, we honor his memory and the impact he has had on those around him. His legacy as a prince, an artist, and a guardian of history will continue to inspire generations to come. We thank him for his service and his dedication to preserving the past while embracing the future. May he rest in peace.
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Source: CNN
