Heartbreak as royal dies aged 83 after difficult health battle | Royal | News

It was confirmed today that Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark has passed away at the age of 83. The princess, who was a member of the Greek Royal Family, died today at 11.40 local time at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid.

He was reportedly surrounded by his family at the time. The statement made by the Greek Royal Family included the following statements: “The Greek Royal Family announces with deep sadness that Her Royal Highness Princess Irene, her beloved sister and aunt, passed away surrounded by her loved ones at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid on Thursday, January 15, 2016, at 11:40 local time. Details about the funeral will be included below.”

The princess was the sister of Queen Sofia of Spain, who this week canceled all her engagements due to her sister’s worsening health.

This was because the health condition of Irene, who had never been married, was described as “critical”.

Queen Sofia, the daughter of the late King Paul and Queen Frederica, and her sister, Princess Irene of Greece, are believed to have always been close, and Irene lived in an apartment in the Spanish royal residence.