Published on Oct 30, 2024 at 7:36 p.m., updated on Oct 30, 2024 at 6:50 p.m.
The ties between European royal families are often closer than we imagine! Indeed, Prince William has another famous Gotha figure as his godson: the charming Constantine-Alexios of Greece!
The royal families of Europe form a tight circle where matrimonial alliances and sponsorship ties have been woven for generations. Proof of this is: Prince William had as godfather the former king of Greece, Constantine II, last sovereign of the Hellenes and cousin of Prince Philip. This symbolic link illustrates the closeness between British and Greek families, strengthened by years of shared traditions and mutual support.
However, despite this strong bond, William was not able to go to his godfather’s funeral in January 2023. It was ultimately Lady Gabriella Windsor, herself goddaughter of Constantine II, and Princess Anne who represented the British royal family. in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, alongside the greatest crowned heads of Europe, who came to pay their last respects. But the connections did not stop there.
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