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Spanish and Greek Royals Gather in Athens on Eve of Princess Irene's Funeral

She died in Madrid at 83 on Thursday.

Overview

  • Princess Irene's remains arrived in Athens on Sunday as Queen Sofía brought together Spanish and Greek relatives for a family dinner.
  • The funeral is scheduled for Monday at 12:00 at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens.
  • A public viewing will precede the service at the Chapel of Saint Eleftherios from 08:00 to 10:30.
  • Burial will follow at the royal cemetery of Tatoi, where her brother King Constantine II was interred in 2023.
  • King Emeritus Juan Carlos I will not attend after doctors advised against travel from Abu Dhabi.