Former Greek King Constantine II Died at 82

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Constantine II, the former king of Greece, dies at 82.

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He was an Olympic athlete who won a gold medal in sailing,

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and became king at age 23 after his father's death.

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The monarchy was abolished in 1973,

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and Constantine lived in exile until returning for good in 2010.

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Constantine moved to the Hampstead Garden Suburb in London

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and continued to nurture a strong relationship with his second cousin, King Charles III.

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He is survived by his wife, sister, five children, and nine grandchildren.

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