President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou telephoned His Majesty King Charles III on Thursday and expressed her condolences for the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
According to the President’s office, Sakellaropoulou congratulated the King on his accession to the throne and wished him every success in his new duties. She also expressed her certainty that the excellent relations between Greece and the UK will improve even further under his reign.
Queen Elizabeth’s reign has marked the modern history of the 🇬🇧. She has been a true pillar of her country and has been rewarded with love and respect. My heartfelt condolences to her family and the British people. She will be missed. @RoyalFamily pic.twitter.com/RLWFy7o1eM
— President GR (@PresidencyGR) September 8, 2022
King Charles also spoke with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, as well as the presidents of Germany, Italy and Rwanda.
President Sakellaropoulou is set to visit the British Embassy in Athens today to sign the book of condolences for the death of the Queen and will attend the Queen’s funeral in London on Monday, September 19.
This comes as overnight in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese left Sydney to travel to Britain for the Queen’s funeral.
Albanese was accompanied by nine of the ten Australian invitees, among them Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott and i4give Day founder, Danny Abdallah.
On Tuesday, Albanese said the invited Australians “embody an extraordinary contribution to our nation.”
