Children of the King of Greece
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Children of the King of Greece
The children of King Constantine I and Queen Sophie of the Hellenes in 1916: (l to r) George, Paul, Irene (behind), Katherine, Alexander
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Alexander Behind Constantine Hellenes Irene Katherine Sophie
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This evocative photograph captures the children of King Constantine I and Queen Sophie of the Hellenes in 1916, a time of great political turmoil in Greece. Seated in the center is Queen Sophie, resplendent in her regal attire, with her four children gathered around her. The eldest, Crown Prince George, sits to her right, his serious expression reflecting the weight of responsibility that rested upon his young shoulders. Behind Queen Sophie, Princess Irene peeks out from behind her mother, her curious gaze fixed on the camera. To the queen's left, the youngest prince, Alexander, gazes intently at the photographer, his hand resting on his brother Paul's shoulder. Paul, the second eldest, looks off to the side, his expression thoughtful and contemplative. This image offers a rare glimpse into the private lives of the Greek royal family during a time of political instability and upheaval. The First Balkan War and the subsequent National Schism had left Greece in a state of chaos, and the royal family was forced to flee the country in 1917. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the innocence and vulnerability of childhood, even in the midst of political turmoil and uncertainty. The children in this photograph - George, Paul, Irene, and Alexander - would go on to play significant roles in Greek history. George, who became King George II in 1947, was the last monarch of Greece before the abolition of the monarchy in 1973. Paul, who was exiled after the monarchy's abolition, was a prominent figure in the Greek resistance during World War II. Irene, who became Queen of Spain in 1961, was the first Spanish queen regnant in history. And Alexander, who was killed in a plane crash in 1944, remains a beloved figure in Greek history and a symbol of the country's resilience and determination.
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