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Stephen Fry says return of Parthenon Marbles will happen on the Ouzo Talk Padcast

Stephen Fry assured the return of Parthenon Marbles will happen: Ouzo Talk Podcast 2024

Stephen Fry confidently predicts the imminent return of the Parthenon Marbles in a recent interview on the Ouzo Talk Podcast. Citing a softening stance from the British government and a potential "win-win" scenario for the British Museum using advanced technologies, Fry paints a vivid picture of the marbles' journey home to Greece. He also discusses King Charles' potential involvement, highlighting the complex political and cultural dynamics surrounding this long-standing debate.

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Queen Elizabeth II's Enigmatic 1950 Visit to Greece

Two years after Queen Elizabeth II's passing, her lesser-known visit to Greece in December 1950 remains a captivating chapter of her early life. At just 24 years old, the newlywed princess traveled to Greece, where she and her husband, Prince Philip, were warmly received by Greek royalty amid the backdrop of the recent civil war. This private visit, marked by royal honors and enthusiastic crowds, offers a fascinating glimpse into the early years of Elizabeth's life and her connection to Greece.

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A Prince of Greece with No Greek Blood: Prince Philip's Greek Origins

June 10 marks the 103rd anniversary of Prince Philip's birth. Despite having no Greek blood, his early life was deeply intertwined with Greece's turbulent history. Born on a kitchen table in Corfu in 1921, Philip's family fled Greece amid revolution, starting a journey that led him to become the Duke of Edinburgh and a steadfast pillar of the British monarchy

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The Greek Influence: King Charles III's Connection to Greece and its Orthodox Traditions

Despite a turbulent history, the bond between the Greek and British royal families remains strong, with members serving as godparents to each other's children. King Charles III, who has expressed admiration for Greece, has connections through godparenthood and meaningful gestures of sympathy, including a heartfelt letter following the tragic Tempe train crash. His ties to Greece reflect a deep-rooted respect and appreciation for its culture and people.

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All Hail the New (Greek) King of England

A new book by veteran Royal watcher Ian Lloyd, The Duke: 100 Chapters In The Life Of Prince Philip, unearths some interesting particulars pertaining to the Greek background of the Prince and his Greek connections that you probably never knew. Or in some hilarious cases, never wanted to know.

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Prince Philip: Ceremony in his honour in Corfu at the same time as the funeral in England

Corfu, the birthplace of Prince Philip, honoured and participated in the mourning on the day of Prince Philip's funeral, with a memorial prayer in the sanctuary of Agios Spyridon. When Prince Philip was laid to rest, his unique personal royal flag, representing the national flag of Greece, was draped over his casket.