Greece is preparing to host several European royals who will be coming to Athens for former King Constantine's funeral on Monday. The government has decided to upgrade the representation.
Among tbe royals who will attend the funeral are:
Filipe of Spain
Juan Carlos, former King of Spain
Henri, grand Duke of Luxembourgh
Haaken, crown Prince of Norway
Carl XV1, crown Prince of Sweden
Willem Alexander of the Netherlands
Queen Margerite of Denmark
The UK will be represented by Prince Edward the younger brother of King Charles.
However, Greek offiials have not ruled out that Prince Willem was one of former Greek King's godfathers. The funeral service will take place at the Athens Metropolis and then he will buried at his ancestral graves at the royal palace in Tatoi.
Details for the funeral and burial will be left to Constantino's family and his body will remain at the Metropolis so that anyone who wishes to offer their respects can do so.
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