King Alexander got engaged on the day of his coronation

Alexander of Greece became king on June 10, 1917 after the deposition of his father Constantine I by the Triple Entente. On the very day of his accession to the throne, he revealed to the deposed monarch his love affair with Aspasía Mános and obtained his blessing in exchange for a postponement of the marriage. This conversation was the very last interaction between the new sovereign and his family, Constantine having taken the path of exile from the port of Oropos two days later.