Princess Anne honors Greece during emotional Battle of Crete commemorations
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize Princess Anne has paid tribute to the enduring ties between the United Kingdom and Greece during a poignant three-day visit commemorating the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Crete.
- The Princess Royal – accompanied by her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence – traveled to Athens and Crete over the weekend in her role as President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
- The Princess Royal began the visit at the Presidential Mansion in Athens, where she met Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Princess Anne has paid tribute to the enduring ties between the United Kingdom and Greece during a poignant three-day visit commemorating the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Crete.
The Princess Royal – accompanied by her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence – traveled to Athens and Crete over the weekend in her role as President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
The Princess Royal began the visit at the Presidential Mansion in Athens, where she met Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas. The royal subtly honored the Greek flag through her wardrobe, wearing a blue A-line dress paired with white gloves and shoes.