It is with great sadness that we announce that the prince has passed away suddenly tonight

Born as the only child to Prince Christopher and Princess Francoise d’Orleans of France, Prince Michael faced early adversity. His father died at the age of 51 in 1940 following a brief illness, and his mother passed away in 1953, leaving him an orphan at the age of 14.

Prince Michael studied political science in Paris before returning to Greece for his military service. He served in the Hellenic Coast Guard to regain his Greek citizenship.

In a significant historical context, he was the only member of the Greek royal family who remained in the country during the political upheaval of 1967. This period saw the government fall to a right-wing military coup after his nephew, King Constantine, failed in his attempts to overthrow the junta.

Prince Michael’s life was marked by his dedication to history and literature, as well as his commitment to his country and family, even amidst political turmoil. His passing marks the end of an era for the Greek royal lineage.