‘Greece is the land of my grandfather’ĭuring a visit in 2021, he said the country had “long held the most special place in my heart”. The King is particularly fond of the Greek people and culture, with his own family links through his father and grandfather.
It was seen around his neck on a South Korean state visit, during a welcome ceremony on Horse Guards Parade and while hosting at Buckingham Palace. The King’s version is reported to have been bought during one of his official visits to Athens, and is sold in the Pagoni Maison des Cravates, a boutique in Kolonaki.