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Princess Irene, Sister of Former King Constantine and Queen Sofia, Dies – Spanish Palace Announcement

Published January 15, 2026, 14:28
Princess Irene, Sister of Former King Constantine and Queen Sofia, Dies – Spanish Palace Announcement

Princess Irene, the younger sister of Queen Sofia of Spain, passed away today in Madrid at the age of 83. The news was confirmed by the Spanish palace. The health of Princess Irene had deteriorated in recent days, leading Queen Sofia to postpone all her scheduled public engagements in order to remain by her side. According to the Spanish palace, ceremonies will be organized in Spain and then her remains will be transferred to Greece for burial at Tatoi. The Princess Irene’s last public appearance was in Athens in February 2025, at the wedding of her nephew. Princess Irene was known for her gentle nature and dedication to spiritual pursuits and humanitarian work. She never started a family of her own and studied philosophy and Eastern religions.