Royal rendezvous

Queen Camilla Honors Late King Constantine II Amid Family Absences

Queen Camilla leads the British royal family in a poignant thanksgiving service for the late King Constantine II, as key royals face personal challenges. Discover the regal gathering that united crowns across Europe in a solemn farewell to a storied king.

Queen Camilla steps in for King Charles
To honor late King Constantine II
At St George's Chapel

In a grand display of royal solidarity, Queen Camilla stepped into the spotlight at Windsor's historic St George's Chapel, leading a thanksgiving service for Greece's last monarch, the late King Constantine II. With King Charles sidelined by cancer treatment, and Prince William mysteriously absent due to a "personal matter," the royals showed their unwavering support for one of their own.

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A royal no-show: Prince William's last-minute withdrawal

The buzz around the chapel was palpable as whispers of Prince William's unexpected withdrawal spread like wildfire. The prince, who was to give a reading, left the honors to Constantine's son, Crown Prince Pavlos. But the royals didn't miss a beat, with European blue bloods flocking to pay homage to their beloved cousin and godfather.

BRITAIN-GREECE-ROYALS-SERVICEEdoardo Mapelli Mozzi (L), Britain's Princess Beatrice of York (2L), Zara (C) and Mike Tindall, Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York (5R), Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal (obscured), Sarah, Duchess of York (2R) and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence

The service was a veritable who's who of regal relations, with King Felipe of Spain and Queen Letizia leading the Spanish contingent. The British royal bench boasted the likes of Princess Anne and the ever-charming Tindalls, Mike and Zara. Even Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson emerged to honor their neighbor's memory.

A life celebrated: King Constantine's illustrious legacy

King Constantine's storied life, from his ascension to the throne at 24 to his decades in exile, was honored by friends and family alike. The monarch, who passed away at 82, was remembered for his resilience and dedication to his nation, despite the political turmoil that marked his reign.

In a touching tribute to a life lived with regal grace, the thanksgiving service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, will be etched in the annals of royal history.