Death and Funeral of Prince Michael of Greece: July 28 & August 1, 2024

[Stefan]

Prince Michael of Greece died today morning in Athens. Announced by the House of Savoy

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[Blog Real]

It's very sad news. May he rest in peace.

Will he be buried in the Tatoi Royal Cemetery?

Post by French journalist Stephane Bern about Prince Michael's death:

Stéphane Bern Officiel on Instagram: "Le cœur serré je partage cette photo du prince Michel de Grèce @michaelofgreece prise l’été dernier à Patmos avec la princesse Marina @marina_karella . Le prince écrivain et historien s’est éteint paisiblement c

12K likes, 438 comments - stephane.bern.officiel on July 28, 2024: "Le cœur serré je partage cette photo du prince Michel de Grèce @michaelofgreece prise l’été dernier à Patmos avec la princesse Marina @marina_karella . Le prince écrivain et historien s’est éteint paisiblement ce matin à Athènes...

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Message from Margareta, Custodian of the Crown, on the death of Prince Michael:

Principele Michel al Greciei și Danemarcei, In Memoriam | Familia Regală a României / Royal Family of Romania

Romanian Royal Family on Instagram: "Majestatea Sa Custodele Coroanei a aflat cu mare tristețe vestea trecerii la cele veșnice a Alteței Sale Regale Principele Michel al Greciei și Danemarcei, erudit scriitor și publicist, o binecunoscută personalita

1,038 likes, 25 comments - familiaregalaaromaniei on July 28, 2024: "Majestatea Sa Custodele Coroanei a aflat cu mare tristețe vestea trecerii la cele veșnice a Alteței Sale Regale Principele Michel al Greciei și Danemarcei, erudit scriitor și publicist, o binecunoscută personalitate în lumea...

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[Biri]

May he rest in peace.

Condolences to his wife, daughters and grandchildren.

 

[Adda]

I am devastated.

 

[fandesacs2003]

Just saw it in IG. I'm so chocked. I admired him so much. RiP.
Last year in funeral of HMLK Konstantine he looked very frale, but i though it was the

Andreas Megos on Instagram: "It is with deep sorrow I share the sad news of the death of Prince Michael of Greece and Denmark. The author and historian, Prince Michael passed away peacefully this morning in Athens, surrounded by his family. Born on

59 likes, 5 comments - andreas_megos on July 28, 2024: "It is with deep sorrow I share the sad news of the death of Prince Michael of Greece and Denmark. The author and historian, Prince Michael passed away peacefully this morning in Athens, surrounded by his family. Born on 9 January 1939...

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[maria-olivia]

He was the best informed Royal . I wrote him about his Books and he aswered on light blue Paper ..
He was so sad not to be at as Prince of Greece behind the Coffin of the Duke of Edinburgh.
The very last great respectful Prince of the Past.

 

[Adda]

He was the best informed Royal . I wrote him about his Books and he aswered on light blue Paper ..
He was so sad not to be at as Prince of Greece behind the Coffin of the Duke of Edinburgh.
The very last great respectful Prince of the Past.

Lady Pamela Hicks is now the only first cousin of Prince Philip still with us.

Michael was an exceptional man.

 

[Minister of Court]

A blueblood through and through. Not many of them left.

 

[sophie25]

He was the best informed Royal . I wrote him about his Books and he aswered on light blue Paper ..
He was so sad not to be at as Prince of Greece behind the Coffin of the Duke of Edinburgh.
The very last great respectful Prince of the Past.

Wow, why not?

 

[JR76]

Wow, why not?

Prince Philip died during the pandemic which limited both international travels and the number of guests allowed at British funerals.

It's quite the twist of fate that the last two living great-grandchildren of King Christian IX and Queen Louise, Christian Castenskiold and Prince Michael, died within two weeks of each other.

 

[Hans-Rickard]

Very sad to hear… Even if 85 is by all measures a full life, i have to admit it still took me by surprise.

With him, an enormous amount of knowledge of royal and imperial dynasties, and personal memories of previous generations, is gone forever

All my thoughts to Marina, Alexandra and Olga with families

Rest in Peace

 

[Marengo]

I am sad to hear it. Such a charming personality and great story teller. The Gotha lost one of its jewels.

 

[Prinsara]

He was a fun man. Definitely not someone in danger of ever being mistaken for someone else.

No word from Pavlos yet?

 

[sophie25]

He was fascinating to listen to, a wonderful man. The old guard are disappearing at an alarming rate now, God rest his soul.

 

[doro]

What shocking news! May he rest in peace

 

[Lipe]

The last images I have of Michael, he looked very weak, I imagine it was due to his age.
All my thoughts to his family
Rest in Peace

 

[maria-olivia]

Are his books written in french translated into engish ?

 

[lookupdown]

RIP. He provided such insight to royal history.

 

[kalnel]

He was the best informed Royal . I wrote him about his Books and he aswered on light blue Paper ..
He was so sad not to be at as Prince of Greece behind the Coffin of the Duke of Edinburgh.
The very last great respectful Prince of the Past.

I remember seeing the video of him bowing to King Constantine's casket at the funeral a few years ago. He bowed so with such respect, dignity, and meaning, I was moved to watch it. Princes of a younger generation would do well to follow that example to see what nobility is.

 

[rominet09]

Very likeable man, and a good writer and orator. Rest in peace.

 

[Marengo]

A lovely tribute and photo from French tv presentor / royalty journalist Stephane Bern, who says the sun of Greece lost its shine today:

Stéphane Bern Officiel on Instagram: "Le cœur serré je partage cette photo du prince Michel de Grèce @michaelofgreece prise l’été dernier à Patmos avec la princesse Marina @marina_karella . Le prince écrivain et historien s’est éteint paisiblement c

12K likes, 438 comments - stephane.bern.officiel on July 28, 2024: "Le cœur serré je partage cette photo du prince Michel de Grèce @michaelofgreece prise l’été dernier à Patmos avec la princesse Marina @marina_karella . Le prince écrivain et historien s’est éteint paisiblement ce matin à Athènes...

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[Moonmaiden23]

HRH was a very elegant, erudite aristocrat. I own a book he wrote about the Sun King Louis XIV of whom Prince Michael himself was a descendant.

May he RIP

 

[MarleneKoenig]

the death of Prince Michael HRH Prince Michael of Greece and Denmark (1939-2024)

 

[fabaunty]

A true gentleman , who never complained , and lived an elegant , and productive life . My prayers go to his beloved wife and family . Dei Gratia

 

[An Ard Ri]

Rest in Peace Prince Michael of Greece.

 

[Adda]

The funeral service of Prince Michael will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at the Holy Church of Saints Theodoros of the First Cemetery of Athens at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow at Tatoiou Cemetery.

In lieu of a wreath, the family prefers a donation to the ELIZA Society Against Child Abuse.

Office of the former Royal Family of Greece –

29.7.2024

Ανακοίνωση Κηδείας του Πρίγκιπα Μιχαήλ

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[maria-olivia]

I am sure Members of the Orleans family will attend. When his Mother died , he was 14 and the Prince lived at his Uncle the Count de Paris's home.

 

[suztav]

I'm a bit confused. Reports say that he is the last surviving great-grandchild of Christian X. Well, if he's a first cousin to the late King Constantine, wouldn't the last survivors be Queen Sofia and Princess Irene or do I have the generations mixed up?

 

[crm2317]

I'm a bit confused. Reports say that he is the last surviving great-grandchild of Christian X. Well, if he's a first cousin to the late King Constantine, wouldn't the last survivors be Queen Sofia and Princess Irene or do I have the generations mixed up?

I believe he was a first cousin of King Paul, the father of Constantine, Sofia and Irene

 

[Stefan]

I'm a bit confused. Reports say that he is the last surviving great-grandchild of Christian X. Well, if he's a first cousin to the late King Constantine, wouldn't the last survivors be Queen Sofia and Princess Irene or do I have the generations mixed up?

Probably the got the number wrong. he was the last great-grandchild of Christian IX. From Christian X. he is no descendant. And Sofia and Irene are great-great-granddaughters of Christian IX.