Prince William Withdraws from Memorial for Godfather Due to Family Health Concerns

Kensington Palace cited a “personal matter” as the reason for the absence of the Prince of Wales from a service held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on Tuesday morning. Leading the Royal Family at the service was Queen Camilla, who presided over the event in the absence of the King, currently undergoing cancer treatment.

Details surrounding the “personal matter” that prevented the Prince of Wales from attending have not been disclosed, but royal sources assure there is no cause for alarm. Meanwhile, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who recently underwent abdominal surgery, is reported to be recovering well, according to Kensington Palace.

Despite not being able to attend, the Prince of Wales reached out to the Greek royal family to convey his regrets for missing the service. The event honored the memory of former King Constantine, who passed away last year. Crown Prince Pavlos, Constantine’s eldest son, delivered the reading in place of Prince William, who was unable to attend due to unspecified reasons.

The Queen arrived at St George’s Chapel from Windsor Castle, where she was warmly welcomed by the Dean of Windsor, the Right Reverend Christopher Cocksworth, at the Galilee Porch. Among the attendees were Princess Anne and Prince Andrew, along with members of foreign royal families who had journeyed to Windsor for the occasion.

The late King Constantine shared a close bond with King Charles, being his second cousin and former sailing companion to the late Duke of Edinburgh. Constantine’s passing at the age of 82 marked the end of a tumultuous era, having been deposed from the throne in a military coup decades earlier. Despite ongoing health challenges and personal matters, the Royal Family remained united in honoring the memory of a cherished member of their circle.