William pulls out of memorial service for 'personal reasons' as Palace rushes to reassure Britain 'Kate is doing well'

William pulls out of memorial service for 'personal reasons' as Palace rushes to reassure Britain 'Kate is doing well'

The Royal Family arrives at St George's chapel.

GB News
Svar Nanan-Sen

By Svar Nanan-Sen


Published: 27/02/2024

- 10:41

Updated: 27/02/2024

- 15:00

Queen Camilla will lead the Royal Family at the Thanksgiving service in the absence of King Charles

Prince William has pulled out of attending King Constantine's Memorial service today due to personal reasons.

The Prince of Wales was due to give a reading at St George’s Chapel but is now unable to attend.


Prince William called the Greek royal family to let them know he was unable to attend.

Kensington Palace confirmed that the Princess of Wales continues to be doing well in her recovery from abdominal surgery.

Prince WilliamPrince William's absence only became public knowledge at the last minute PA/REUTERS
Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla is leading the Royal Family at the Thanksgiving service in the absence of King Charles.

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The late King Constantine of Greece, who died in January last year, was the Prince of Wales's godfather.

Queen Camilla is leading the Royal Family at the Thanksgiving service in the absence of King Charles.

King Charles was at Windsor earlier this morning but has now left.

The reception will be hosted by Queen Camilla.

Queen Camilla

The reception will be hosted by Queen Camilla.

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Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson

Prince Andrew is present at the memorial service alongside his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.

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Prince Andrew is present at the memorial service alongside his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.

European royals including the King and Queen of Spain are also attending the event.

The late King of Greece died at the age of 82 on January 10 2023 after months of illness.

Princess Anne attended his funeral alongside her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence last year.

Prince Andrew

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King and Queen of Spain

European royals including the King and Queen of Spain are also attending the event.

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Kate Middleton

Princess Kate underwent abdominal surgery in January and spent two weeks at the London Clinic following the operation.

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Earlier this month, the Prince of Wales returned to royal duties after taking a break from public engagements to care of the Princess of Wales.

Princess Kate underwent abdominal surgery in January and spent two weeks at the London Clinic following the operation.

Buckingham Palace announced at the start of February that King Charles had been diagnosed with a form of cancer.

The King has been receiving treatment for his cancer in London.

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