Princess Irene (1942-), sister of King Constantine

[susan alicia]

I do not think she has a drop of Greek blood, must be in her spirit.

Originally Posted by magnik

Princess Iene look like typical Greek.
About Kalina... that's all Kalina. Artist, wilde princess.

[frank22]

She said in a recent interview (from Spain) that Prince Felipe of Borbon have a lot of traits (he is very similar to) from the father of Queen Sofia of Spain. He is like a clon of his maternal grandfather.

[mybags]

Originally Posted by iceflower

Princess Irene attended the presentation of the Kitin Munoz's
book "Moussem Tan Tan'' together with Princess Kalina of
Bulgaria on November 17, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.


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The third picture also shows Prince Konstantin of Bulgaria, Prince of Vidin, seated next to Princess Irene.

[BELTRANEJA]

I think that she has a style own of a Hindu woman, it is a style very spiritual.

[Vlaha Karatsokaros]

The above pictures of Princess Irene do not do her justice. In real time, she looks way better.

[Maura724]

Were you able to see her in real life at some point?

[Vlaha Karatsokaros]

Yes, I saw her some two months ago. She and I were sitting, facing each other, although in different tables, but not more that 15 feet apart, in an Athenian restaurant - so, inevitably, I had the opportunity to capture her gaze repeatedly. Although she appears to have some skin imperfections which must date back to her childhood and may be residuals of (perhaps) chickenpox, her smile and overall looks are utterly enticing. The only thing I found somewhat bizarre were the rather dull colors and a specific dress-style as if she belonged to an spiritual order.

[emmeleia]

ebook

In the greek Life and Style, December 2009, there is an article about Princess Irene. titled "the courageous confession in her new biography" where, according to the cover page, she states that "cancer came to her life as a catharsis"...

I did not know that she suffered from cancer... I am deeply sorry...

[BELTRANEJA]

I remember it, she was admitted to Madrid's Ruber Hospital, was detected breast cancer, she spoke about it with a spanish journalist that haD wrote about Princess Irene two years ago, she had to undergo chemotherapy .....

[Maura724]

Is there a new biography on Irene, or is the article talking about the one released a couple years ago? Could you give us a summary of the rest of the article?

[emmeleia]

Indeed the article concerns the biography released a couple of years ago.

[fandesacs2003]

Originally Posted by susan alicia

I do not think she has a drop of Greek blood, must be in her spirit.

She does not have a drop of Greek blood "biologically" speaking, BUT how can we say than one family after 100 years to a country does not belong to this country?? Children of emigres, first generation, are considered to be nationals of the country where they live. Just after only one or two decades in their new countrz! Imagine after one Century!

Yves Montant was considered French, but he was Italian, raised up in France!

[Odette]

Absolutely! They speak the language, adopted the faith and either fought with or trained (until King Constantine's time) in the Greek Armed forces. Besides they also settled their tax liabilities to the Greek State.
That is more than some other citizens of the country can claim.

[Vlaha Karatsokaros]

On Wednesday, December 23, 2009, princess Irene attended the funeral of the most influential newspaper publisher in Greece, the late Christos Lambrakis. Mr Lambrakis was the soul and president of the Megaron Mousikis foundation to which princess Irene serves as consultant.

[iceflower]

Yesterday, January 25, Princess Irene attended, together with her sister
Queen Sofia, a classical music concert to celebrate the 25th anniversary
of the 'Reina Sofia Chamber Orchestra' in Madrid, Spain.


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More pics can be found here:

** King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia: Current Events Part XX **

[BELTRANEJA]

thank you!!! I see Princess Irene very well, she is thinner..I like her

[stef]

thank you by pictures of Princess Irine! I like the Princess Irini...

[Vlaha Karatsokaros]

I am a republican but not an anti-monarchist. I am still an EU (Greek) citizen and, at times, have envisaged that I wouldn't mind having a person like Yriny as the national powerless figurehead, as president for life.
Each time I come across the serenity, genuine smile and warmth of this woman I feel that tomorrow will be a better day.
She is rare and precious!

[BELTRANEJA]

Republican and anti-monarchical, you are very contradictory .... Irine is a great woman, she has done a great social labour.... She is a unique person.I agree with you, she is admirable woman.

[Vlaha Karatsokaros]

Originally Posted by BELTRANEJA

Republican and anti-monarchical, you are very contradictory .... Irine is a great woman, she has done a great social labour.... She is a unique person.I agree with you, she is admirable woman.

Please read my statement. I said not anti-monarchist.