Prince Charles & Duchess Camilla Visit Greece For Independence Day Celebrations

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall confirmed on Friday that they will visit Athens on March 24-25 to participate in the events marking the bicentenary of the Greek War of Independence.

The visit comes at the request of the British Government and follows an invitation from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Clarence House said in a press release.

The bicentenary event’s Independence Day celebrations will take place from the evening of March 24 and will conclude on March 25. 

Prince Charles will be awarded a 'Gold City Value Medal' in a special ceremony that will take place at the City Hall and will be awarded by the Mayor of Athens Costas Bakoyannis.

The award is in recognition of the contribution of the people of the United Kingdom to the liberation of Greece, but also to the devotion and contribution of the Prince of Wales to the protection of the environment, the protection of cultural heritage and the promotion of letters and fine arts.

The two royals will also attend a reception at the newly re-opened National Gallery of Greece on the evening of March 24 hosted by President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Syntagma Square and a traditional military parade on March 25. 

This article was originally posted on ekathimerini.com
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