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3 unusual facts about Paul of Greece


Hellenic Airlines

King Paul of Greece, who had just ascended the throne, and Queen Frederika are in the background.

Henry Brooke, Baron Brooke of Cumnor

As Home Secretary, Brooke was not particularly successful, and his actions caused controversy on several occasions, including a failure to provide adequate security for a state visit by King Paul and Queen Frederica of Greece.

Technical and Aeronautical Exploitations

The aircraft, registered as SX-BAG, SX-BAH, and SX-BAI respectively, were christened at a celebration on August 31, 1947, attended by the new King, Paul.


Presidential Mansion, Athens

Another extension was needed when Princess Sophia of Greece (now queen of Spain, and daughter of King Paul and Queen Frederika) became engaged to His Royal Highness The Prince Juan Carlos of Spain (now His Majesty The King of Spain).


see also

Princess Irene

Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark (born 1942), daughter of King Paul of Greece and Frederika of Hanover