Constantine II, the last King of Greece, passed away on the 10th of January 2023 at the age of 82. He was born on the 2nd of June 1940 in Athens and was the eldest son of King Paul I of Greece and Queen Frederica. As an adult, Constantine II rose to prominence as an officer and commander in the Greek military, serving in the Royal Guard, Air Force, and Army. In 1964, he ascended to the throne as King of Greece upon the death of his father. As King, he sought to reform Greece's educational system and modernize the country's economy and agricultural industry. He also proved key in restoring economic stability to the country after the fall of the military regime in 1974. In 1967, King Constantine II abdicated the throne due to a coup d'état led by the military junta. Although he was exiled, he later returned to Greece and remained active in public affairs. Throughout his life, King Constantine II received numerous accolades, including the Order of the Redeemer, the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, and the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky. He is survived by his wife, Queen Anne Marie, his son, Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece, and his daughters Princess Alexia, Princess Theodora, and Princess Irene.