Prince William pulls out of memorial service due to personal matter

Prince William has pulled out of attending the memorial service for his godfather due to a personal matter, Kensington Palace said.

Kensington Palace would not elaborate further but said the Princess of Wales, who is recovering from abdominal surgery, continues to be doing well.

The Prince of Wales was due to attend a memorial for the late King Constantine of Greece at Windsor Castle.

The Prince of Wales called the Greek royal family who are attending the service to let them know he was unable to attend.

The late King Constantine of Greece, who died in January last year, was William’s godfather.

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