The time is approaching for the memorial service of the late King Constantine, scheduled for Saturday morning in the Metropolis of Athens.

According to Christos Zampouniswhich was hosted on his television air “Our breakfast” with Fai Skordasthe memorial service will take place based on almost the same protocol as the funeral and the ceremony will be private.

They will be in the Metropolis members of the Greek royal family only and not heads of state, according to Mr. Zampounis. Will attend the wife of the former, his sister Sophiathe princesses Elena and Sofiaas well as those close relatives who could not due to covid.

At the same time, Mr. Zampounis clarified that there is no chance to be attended by a member of the British Royal Family.

The son of the former king, Paul and his wife Marie Sandalarrived on Wednesday from New York to Athens, while their children they will not attend at the memorial service.

It is the family’s wish the revelations of the tomb of the former king to become the Sundayas the family wished, in the presence of his wife Anna Maria, their children and their guests, who will attend the funeral on the same day.

The total number of people who will attend the memorial service estimated at 200while after the end of the ceremony, the family and guests will meet at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation for the usual coffee and condolences.

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Three hundred policemen will patrol the area, from early Saturday morning, the Metropolis will be closed while there will be traffic arrangements on the surrounding streets with guests moving by van. As early as this afternoon I will parking is also prohibited in places close to the church.