Death of Princess Irene
January 15, 2026
Princess Irene, sister of Queen Sofia, passed away at the age of 83 in Madrid. Her health had significantly deteriorated in recent years, and her last public appearance was in February 2025. Born in South Africa, she came to Greece at a young age and lived there for several years. In 2018, she acquired Spanish citizenship and renounced her Greek citizenship. Her death leaves Queen Sofia without her close sister and confidante.