Prince Michael of Greece has died at the age of 85, his family announced on Sunday

Prince Michael of Greece, who was Prince Philip’s first cousin, has died at the age of 85.

The royal, who was a renowned writer and historian under the name Michel De Gres, passed away at hospital in Athens , it was announced today.

The last remaining grandson of George I with a lineage to the House of Bourbon through his mother’s side of the family, is set to be buried in the Greek capital on Thursday.

He was well known for his devotion to his wife Marina Karella and his turbulent personal life which saw him tragically lose his father at the age of just one.

Despite being an acclaimed painter and sculptor, as Marina was not a member of the royal family he had to give up his rights to the Greek throne in order to marry her in 1965.

Prince Michael of Greece has died at the age of 85, his family announced on Sunday

Prince Michael of Greece has died at the age of 85, his family announced on Sunday

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