Princess Alexandra is seen in a wheelchair for the first time as she attends a memorial service for King Constantine of Greece
The late Queen Elizabeth’s niece, Princess Alexandra, made a somber appearance as she joined the royal family for today’s thanksgiving service at Windsor Castle for the late King Constantine of Greece.
The Honorable Lady Ogilvy, 87, whose father is Prince George, Duke of Kent, wore an all-black ensemble as she arrived in a wheelchair for the occasion.
She was seen standing next to her daughter Marina Ogilvy, 57, in the same row as Prince Andrew, Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester and Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester.
Alexandra opted for a velvet button-down jacket and paired her ensemble with a hat for today’s service.
She seemed moved by the service and was seen talking quietly with her daughter in the chapel.
The late Queen Elizabeth’s niece, Princess Alexandra (left), made a somber appearance as she joined the royal family for the thanksgiving service at Windsor Castle for the late King Constantine of Greece on Tuesday
During the emotional event, both women were also seen reaching for tissues.
Always chic and typically diplomatic, Alexandra has never put a foot wrong in her entire life in public service.
Lady Ogilvy was not only the late Queen’s cousin, but also one of her closest friends and was once called the ‘unsung heroine’ of the royal family.
One biographer also described her as ‘the most efficient working princess in the world’.
Her regal style is muted and unobtrusive, in stark contrast to some of the more lurid events that have surrounded her life.
She was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in 1943, while her own wedding to businessman Sir Angus Ogilvy was broadcast to around 200 million people 20 years later.
Lady Ogilvy is 56th in line to the throne, but she has been an integral part of the royal family and a loyal pillar for sixty years.
Her father is the Duke of Kent, one of George VI’s younger brothers, and the former king was one of her godparents. Her mother was Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark.
The Honorable Lady Ogilvy, 87, whose father is Prince George, Duke of Kent, wore an all-black ensemble as she arrived in a wheelchair for the occasion
She was seen standing next to her daughter Marina Ogilvy, 57, in the same row as Prince Andrew, Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester and Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester.
The royal family was present in large numbers for the thanksgiving service at Windsor Castle today.
Queen Camilla, 76, led the Firm’s members after King Charles III missed the somber event as his treatment for cancer continued, while Prince William was due to give a lecture but pulled out for “personal reasons.”
No further details have been given about William’s absence, and it is not known whether this is related to the Princess of Wales’ continued recovery following her abdominal surgery last month.
The Prince of Wales is said to have called the Greek royal family to apologise, while Kensington Palace confirmed Kate is ‘doing well’ as she recovers at home.
Camilla was accompanied by Prince Andrew, his ex-wife Sarah, Duchess of York, their daughter Princess Beatrice, King Charles’ sister Princess Anne, and her daughter Zara Tindall, as well as the late King Constantine’s widow, Queen Anne-Marie, their eldest. son, Crown Prince Pavlos and other members of the Greek royal family.
The royal family was present in large numbers for the thanksgiving service at Windsor Castle today. Queen Camilla in the photo
In an emotional display of affection for her husband’s late relative, she appeared to wipe away tears as she watched the ceremony
Camilla smiled warmly as she met people outside the chapel for today’s memorial service in Windsor
Camilla was greeted as she attended the thanksgiving service for King Constantine’s life at Windsor Castle
The royals turned out en masse for the service, with the Princess Royal surrounded by the Duke of Gloucester, Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, and queuing behind Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Sarah Duchess of York, Lady Helen Taylor and the Duke of Kent.
Camilla appeared calm and confident in an elegant pinstripe outfit as she stepped up as the highest-ranking figure representing the British monarchy in Charles’ absence.
Camilla has long been hailed as the strength and pillar of the royal family, taking charge of the company following the king’s shock diagnosis.
As she leads both British and foreign royal families, it is this strength of character that will allow her to steady the ship.
Princess Anne previously admitted she ‘plays her role very well’ despite ‘not being a natural’, while a former royal butler praised her ‘steady hand at the helm’.
Lady Ogilvy (pictured left with the Duke of Kent and Duchess of Gloucester at the King’s coronation) was not only the late Queen’s cousin, but also one of her closest friends and once became the ‘unsung heroine’ of the royal called family
The queen admitted six years ago that royal life is “tiresome” but has nevertheless continued her work and led the nation in her husband’s absence.
Leaving the ceremony, Camilla looked confident as she stood next to Queen Anne Marie of Greece at the end of the service, with Princess Anne smiling to her right.
She wore a somber black jacket with a subtle pinstripe, paired it with a matching skirt and a wide-brimmed hat with dark fringe.
She smiled warmly at those who had gathered to meet her before entering the hall and observing a solemn and dignified silence.
And in an emotional display of affection for her husband’s late relative, she appeared to wipe away tears as she watched the ceremony.