Naples Body Of Ex King Constantine Is Brought From Sicily (1923)
Naples body of exKing Constantine is brought from Sicily. Italy. Funerals. 1923 Death of exiled King of Greece Constantine I; who was forced to resign in 1917; was recalled in 1920 and abdicated in 1922 in favour of his son George II. Constantine s body being moved from Palermo; Sicily where he lived in exile; to Naples; Italy; for public viewing. Man disembarking from ship carrying crown; sailors follow carrying coffin. Coffin lowered on hook. Others in royal family who had gone into exile w, the King coming off ship. Widow (former Princess Sophie of Germany) other ladies in full mourning dress; w, long dark robes; scarves; veils. Procession through streets on the way to the Greek Church; coffin accompanied by many soldiers and mourners. Large funeral wreaths being carried down the street. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING
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