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Princess Irene: Funeral Arrangements and Public Viewing

Published January 19, 2026, 09:31

The remains of Princess Irene arrived at the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral on Friday afternoon, January 16th, where they will be available for public viewing. Princess Irene passed away on Thursday, January 15th, coinciding with the memorial service for her brother, the former King Constantine. The arrival of the remains in Athens marks the beginning of the tributes that will be paid to Princess Irene by the Greek public. The public viewing will provide an opportunity for citizens to pay their respects to the deceased. Furthermore, the remains of Princess Irene were also available for public viewing at the Orthodox Cathedral of Saints Andrew and Demetrius in Madrid on Saturday, January 17th. The funeral of Princess Irene will take place at Tatoi, alongside other members of the royal family. The choice of Tatoi as the burial place underscores the family's connection to Greek history and tradition.