Last week was tough for Spain and the Spanish Royal Family — having to rush from the funeral of beloved Princess Irene, Queen Sofia’s sister, to the site of a deadly train crash.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia were in Greece early last week for Princess Irene’s funeral and then burial at Tatoi Palace following a service in Madrid.
But once the crash happened, Their Majesties told media outlets they would return to Spain earlier than expected to monitor the crash situation.
Princess Irene’s death was not unexpected following a lengthy illness, but she has been Queen Sofia’s constant companion for decades.
Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark never married. She was first companion to her mother, Queen Frederica of Greece, and then to Queen Sofia.
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