Monarchy Referendum
Greek voters reject restoration of the monarchy in a referendum held after democracy is restored.
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Constantine Glucksburg Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Constantine Glucksburg through 69 dated historical records for Greece.
Constantine Glucksburg, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1974–2023Years on this page
1974
Referendum Campaign Exclusion
Constantine is not permitted to return to Greece to campaign personally before the referendum on the future of the monarchy.
Referendum Vote Share
The option associated with restoration of the monarchy receives slightly more than thirty percent of the vote in the Greek referendum.
IOC Honorary Membership
After ending his active International Olympic Committee membership, Constantine is appointed an honorary IOC member for life.
Residence in London
Constantine II and his family establish their principal residence in London after years of exile following the failed 1967 counter-coup.
Short Residence in Denmark
After years in Rome, Constantine and his family spend a short period in Denmark before establishing their permanent residence in London.
1980
Hellenic College of London Founded
Constantine and Anne-Marie help found the Hellenic College of London as a bilingual Greek-British school.
1981
Return for Frederica Funeral
Constantine II briefly returns to Greece for the funeral of his mother, Queen Frederica, his first return since leaving in 1967.
1983
Birth of Princess Theodora
Princess Theodora, the fourth child of Constantine II and Anne-Marie, is born in London.
1986
Birth of Prince Philippos
Prince Philippos, the youngest child of Constantine II and Anne-Marie, is born in London.
1993
Two-Week Visit to Greece
Constantine returns to Greece with his family for a private two-week visit, his most substantial visit since leaving the country in 1967.
1994
Citizenship Revoked
Greek legislation removes Constantine II's citizenship and expropriates remaining former royal property, prompting later litigation.
UIPM Patronage
Constantine accepts an invitation to become patron of the international governing body for modern pentathlon and biathlon.
World Sailing Honorary Vice-President
Constantine is appointed an Honorary Vice-President of World Sailing and works directly with its executive leadership.
World Sailing President of Honour
Constantine II is appointed World Sailing President of Honour, a role he holds for the remainder of his life.
2000
European Court Property Judgment
The European Court of Human Rights finds that Greece violated property rights by transferring former royal property to the state without compensation.
2002
European Court Compensation
The European Court of Human Rights awards Constantine II and other former royal family members compensation over expropriated property.
2010
Beppe Croce Trophy
World Sailing awards Constantine the Beppe Croce Trophy for his long voluntary contribution to the sport of sailing.
2013
Permanent Return to Greece
Constantine II and Anne-Marie establish permanent residence in Greece after decades spent mainly abroad.
2016
UIPM Hall of Fame
Constantine is inducted into the UIPM Hall of Fame in recognition of his longstanding support for modern pentathlon.
2023
Death of Constantine II
Constantine II dies in Athens at the age of eighty-two and is later buried at the former royal cemetery at Tatoi.
Hellenic Olympic Committee Mourning
The Hellenic Olympic Committee lowers flags at its headquarters and the Panathenaic Stadium after Constantine's death.
IOC Flag Lowered
After Constantine's death, the International Olympic Committee orders the Olympic flag at its Lausanne headquarters flown at half-mast for three days.
Private Funeral Status
The Greek government decides that Constantine will be buried as a private citizen without the honors reserved for a serving head of state.
Burial beside Parents
Constantine is buried at Tatoi beside his parents after Orthodox prayers are held at the Chapel of the Resurrection.
Foreign Heads of State Attend Funeral
Seven serving heads of state attend Constantine's funeral alongside representatives of European royal families.
Funeral Officiated by Archbishop
Archbishop Hieronymos II of Athens and All Greece officiates at Constantine's funeral with members of the Holy Synod present.
Funeral and Burial
Constantine II's funeral is held at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens before his burial at the former royal cemetery at Tatoi.
Public Viewing before Funeral
Before Constantine's funeral, his coffin lies for several hours in the Chapel of Saint Eleftherios so members of the public can pay respects.
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.