Tatiana Blatnik

50 years ago, on December 8, 1974, on a sunny Sunday, the Greeks, in seemingly the most democratic way, through a referendum and in a state of full freedom, solved once and for all the question of the form of government. It was a problem nearly inherent in the establishment of the modern Greek state, which had divided the Greek people and had been the cause of many calamities.

“I love to write. It’s how I express myself best… The ascent of Olympus left me somewhat silent; as I descended from the mountain walking through the ‘forest of silence,’ I heard my footsteps, and they were quiet. Even I was quiet.

Archbishop Ieronymos on Wednesday presided over the annual memorial service held for Greece's late royal couple Paul and Frederica at the cemetery of the former royal estate in Tatoi, on Mount Parnitha north of Athens.

The service was attended by former king Constantine II, his wife Anne-Marie, their son Nikolaos and his spouse Tatiana Blatnik, among others.

Greece's former king Constantine Glicksberg spent Easter at the Holy Church of St. Nicholas on the isle of Spetses. He was with his wife Anna Maria and his son Nicholas and his wife Tatiana Blatnik.