That's why Prince William missed the funeral of his godfather Constantine II.

2023-01-17 18:10:03

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Writed by - Andy Gocker

William, Prince of Wales, takes a cooking class. — Prince William takes part in a cooking class. © dpa, Arthur Edwards, JJ wni

While numerous high-ranking royals from Europe gathered in Athens on Monday (January 16) for the funeral service for the last king of Greece, Constantine II (82). , a very special guest was missing: Prince William (40). He is the godchild of the deceased monarch! Now he's turned up to cook not far from where he lives in the UK.

Prince William swings the wooden spoon

'Chicken Teriyaki' is on the agenda. A group of young people gather in a kitchen in the British Slough to prepare the originally Japanese dish together when suddenly a prince approaches the stove. Well, admittedly, his appearance will not have been a big surprise. The fact that the heir to the throne of the United Kingdom put on an apron himself (of course in royal blue) caused a smile or two among the young adults.

William attended a project called 'Aik Saath,' which roughly translates to 'Together as One' in German. The term originally comes from the Indian languages Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. The project. which bears the name was founded in the 1990s in response to brutal gang violence between young people of Asian descent in the town near Windsor and is supported by the state health system. The aim of the whole thing is to offer young people employment and warm meals outside of school.

In the video: Royal Europa said goodbye to the last Hellenic king

Royals and family bid farewell to Constantine II.

The European nobility said goodbye

Additional videos show Prince William meeting a number of staff and volunteers dedicated to the project. The performance surprised, as some Royal fans were disappointed that the godchild of the last Greek king had not traveled to Athens for the funeral service.

At the funeral were about King Willem Alexander (55) and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands (51) arrived. Also Prince Albert of Monaco (64) came to bid farewell to Constantine II. Queen Margrethe of Denmark (82) provided spiritual support to her sister, Constantine's widow, Queen Anne-Marie of Greece (76). The Spanish royal family was also there: König Felipe (54) as well Queen Letizia (fifty). The latter also seems to have forgotten the previous disagreements with Princess Marie-Chantal (54) at this event . The former Spanish Queen Sofía (84) was the sister of the deceased. She had previously rushed to her brother's bedside after he suffered a stroke on January 6 from which he never recovered.

This Royal represented the British Crown in Athens

January 16, 2023, Greece, Athens: Timothy Laurence and Princess Anne of Great Britain arrive at the Metropolitan Cathedral for the funeral service for ex-King Constantine II of Greece. Constantine II died on January 10, 2023 at the age of 82 — Princess Anne represented the British Crown with her husband Sir Timothy Laurence. © dpa, Socrates Baltagiannis, bsc

Godson William stayed away from the funeral ceremonies, as did his father, who was British King Charles III (74). Constantine II and his wife lived in London for years after being forced into exile in Greece in 1974 after the abolition of the monarchy. They were only allowed to return to their homeland in 2013.

The royal house of Great Britain was founded by Charles' sister Princess Anne (72) and her husband Sir Timothy Laurence (67). (vne)

source: vip.de