We convey with heavy hearts the terrible news that Michel de Grece, the uncle of King Charles, passed away at the age of 85. With this, a significant chapter in European royal history comes to a close.
The Greek daily Ekathimerini reported that on July 28, historian and writer Michel de Grece passed suddenly at a hospital in Athens. The specifics of his funeral service have not yet been disclosed. Known as Prince Michael, he was closely associated with the British royal family and the last surviving grandchild of Greek King George I.
Michel was an uncle of King Charles III as well as the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh’s first cousin. In addition to his royal ancestry, Michel was well-known for leading an unusual personal life. He gained notoriety in 1965 when he abdicated his royal powers to wed the commoner and artist Marina Karella.
Michel’s life took a drastic shift after making this important choice. Five grandkids and two daughters, Princess Alexandra and Princess Olga, were born to the marriage.
