King Charles III’s Greek uncle and the last living grandson of King George I of Greece, died at the age of 85. His death marks the end of an important part of European royal history.
Historian and author Michel de Grece passed away in a hospital in Athens, according to the Greek newspaper Ekathimerini on July 28. The details of his funeral arrangements are yet to be announced. Known as Prince Michael, he was reportedly the last living grandson of King George I of Greece and had close ties to the British royal family.
The 85-year-old Greek prince was a first cousin of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, which made him an uncle to King Charles III.
Alongside his royal lineage, Michel was known for his unique personal life. In 1965, he made headlines by giving up his royal rights to marry Marina Karella, an artist and commoner.
