Emperor Hallie Selassie in Athens, 1954

The Greek Royal Family joined Emperor Hallie Selassie of Ethiopia for a Service at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens on this day in 1954, 70 years ago, during the Ethiopian State Visit to Greece.

Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia was received by King Paul of Greece upon arrival in Athens, during in a Procession to the Royal Palace.

Emperor Haile Selassie In Greece: Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, arrived recently in Athens- on a state visit to Greece. He was welcomed on his arrival by King Paul of Greece. Picture Shows: Emperor Haile Selassie waves to the crowd- as with King Paul of Greece, he drives to the royal Palace after his arrival in Athens.

Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia was accompanied by King Paul, Queen Frederica, Princess Sophia, and Princess Irene of Greece for a Service held in Aramaic  at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens.

Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia attended a Thanksgiving Mass at Athens Cathedral, during his State visit to Greece.

Queen Sophie’s Diamond Tiara

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