Two people posing with a Rotary Club sign. — This Monday, January 16, the Greek Royal Family celebrated the funeral of the last king of the Hellenes, Constantine II, who passed away on January 10 in Athens at the age of 82. Both Queen Sofía, the ex-monarch's sister, and her nephews –Pavlos, Nicolás, Philippos and Princess Theodora– gathered in the days before at the Tatoi cemetery to finalize the preparations for the burial. At this Monday's funeral, the relatives of Constantine of Greece were seen very united after the sad loss, as well as a notably affected Prince Pavlos of Greece –who would take the position of head of the Greek Royal House after the death of his father– supported by his wife, Marie-Chantal. Meanwhile, at the farewell to the last monarch of Greece, the presence of Alexia of Greece, the eldest daughter of Constantine and Anne-Marie of Denmark, who leads a very discreet life in Lanzarote, was also noticed. The Spanish island has been her home since she moved there in 2004 with her husband, the Canarian architect Carlos Morales. Alexia of Greece, Confident of Cristina de Borbón and Wife of the Canarian Carlos Morales The niece of the emeritus kings of Spain and eldest daughter of the last Hellenic monarchs, Alexia of Greece (57 years old), lives in Lanzarote far from the interest of the media along with her husband, the architect Carlos Morales. The latter's problems with the Justice caused the marriage, which was a regular presence in the gossip magazines a few years ago, to decide to disappear from the world of fame. Like all her siblings and parents, Alexia has been closely linked to Spain, where they were able to live peacefully for seasons thanks to the generosity of her aunt, Doña Sofía. Alexia is one of the best friends of Infanta Cristina, who is her age, and in Spain she found love in the Canarian architect Carlos Morales Quintana. In the 80s with her cousins, Infantas Elena and Cristina. Her childhood was spent between the Greek school in London and the Froebel College of the Rochampton Institute, belonging to the University of Surrey. There she graduated in History and specialized in Education. From 1989 to 1992 she worked as a primary school teacher in a school in the British capital. Back in Barcelona, she shared an apartment with her cousin Cristina de Borbón and specialized in teaching children with Down syndrome. After her wedding in 1999, Carlos and Alexia settled in Barcelona. There, Carlos Morales set up his own architecture studio with his friend and colleague Luis Ribas Estalella. Together they created the office Morales Ribas Arquitectura S.L., located at number 304 Legislature Street, whose business activity was "technical services for architecture and urban planning". They only kept active for a year and a half. Then Alexia's husband set up his own studio under the name Carlos Morales Arquitecto S.L. In 2004 the couple settled in his homeland, the Canary Islands. Together they have had four children: Arrieta (2002), Ana María (2003), Carlos (2005) and Amelia (2007). The couple has lived since then in Puerto Calero, in the municipality of Yaiza (Lanzarote) and it is in the Canary Islands where, more than a decade ago, they began to have a series of problems with the Justice. Carlos Morales, Involved in the 'Unión Case' It was on May 25, 2009, when their life of privileges and fame changed. That day, the Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard registered the professional architecture studio that Carlos Morales has in the tourist urbanization of Puerto Calero for his alleged connection in an urban real estate corruption plot in the island town of Arrecife, within the framework of the 'Operación Unión', named after the name of the bar where those involved met – and for which the former president of the Island Council, Dimas Martín, was sentenced to seven years in prison. The Civil Guard officers carried out a search of the premises of the then Queen of Spain's political nephew in search of documentation, both on paper and in computer format, related to an investigation to clarify the relationships between politicians, civil servants and businessmen in urban planning operations and the awarding of contracts. Wedding of Alexia and Carlos Morales in 1999. The searches also extended to two other professional offices; one of them, that of the architects who were drawing up the General Urban Planning Plan of Arrecife, Pérez Servicios y Desarrollos de Arquitectura, located at 7 Vals de la Torre Street. The numerous registrations carried out by the Benemérita in homes and offices were ordered by the magistrate of the Court of First Instance and Instruction number 5 of Arrecife, César Romero Pamparacuatro, who decreed the arrest, among about thirty defendants, of the former president of the Island Council Dimas Martín, the first deputy mayor of the Arrecife City Council, Ubaldo Becerra, and the mayor of Yaiza, Gladys Acuña, of the Independent Party of Lanzarote (PIL). The last two are good friends of Carlos Morales. Days later, on June 3, the political nephew of the Kings of Spain testified for six hours at the Civil Guard post in Costa Teguise, where the UCO installed its operations center. And he did so to answer questions about his alleged participation in constructions on non-developable land and about the alleged payments of supposedly illegal commissions in various institutions of Lanzarote, as payment for success in certain administrative procedures. The investigation into Carlos Morales – who was acquitted by the Justice for "not having committed an urban planning offense" – was carried out as the alleged perpetrator of a crime of influence peddling and against spatial planning; and would be related to his activity as a representative of the company Promociones Conjunto La Vereda S.L and as sole administrator of the construction company Island Knowledge On Settlement S.L. (IKOS). The latter company was created by Carlos Morales on July 3, 2003, setting its registered office in a local in Puerto Calero. His brother Miguel Ángel Morales appears as proxy and his assets are significant: 2,674,671 euros, with sales close to one million euros in the last financial year. Its corporate purpose is: "The construction of all kinds of works on its own or on behalf of others; the execution of contracts for works and services; as well as the purchase, sale, leasing of farms, land and plots". In turn, this company has shares in another real estate company, Proat Canarias 2005 SL, with its registered office in Tenerife, and which is a shareholder of Promociones Conjunto la Vereda S.L., of which Morales appears as a representative. The company, dedicated to the "construction, promotion, commercialization and exploitation of real estate", is owned by the Catalan businessman José Espelt Civit, a man close to FC Barcelona and owner of the well-known chain Hoteles 10, among many other real estate and tourism businesses. | El Cierre Digital

Camara — This Monday, January 16, the Greek Royal Family celebrated the funeral of the last king of the Hellenes, Constantine II, who passed away on January 10 in Athens at the age of 82. Both Queen Sofía, the ex-monarch's sister, and her nephews –Pavlos, Nicolás, Philippos and Princess Theodora– gathered in the days before at the Tatoi cemetery to finalize the preparations for the burial. At this Monday's funeral, the relatives of Constantine of Greece were seen very united after the sad loss, as well as a notably affected Prince Pavlos of Greece –who would take the position of head of the Greek Royal House after the death of his father– supported by his wife, Marie-Chantal. Meanwhile, at the farewell to the last monarch of Greece, the presence of Alexia of Greece, the eldest daughter of Constantine and Anne-Marie of Denmark, who leads a very discreet life in Lanzarote, was also noticed. The Spanish island has been her home since she moved there in 2004 with her husband, the Canarian architect Carlos Morales. Alexia of Greece, Confident of Cristina de Borbón and Wife of the Canarian Carlos Morales The niece of the emeritus kings of Spain and eldest daughter of the last Hellenic monarchs, Alexia of Greece (57 years old), lives in Lanzarote far from the interest of the media along with her husband, the architect Carlos Morales. The latter's problems with the Justice caused the marriage, which was a regular presence in the gossip magazines a few years ago, to decide to disappear from the world of fame. Like all her siblings and parents, Alexia has been closely linked to Spain, where they were able to live peacefully for seasons thanks to the generosity of her aunt, Doña Sofía. Alexia is one of the best friends of Infanta Cristina, who is her age, and in Spain she found love in the Canarian architect Carlos Morales Quintana. In the 80s with her cousins, Infantas Elena and Cristina. Her childhood was spent between the Greek school in London and the Froebel College of the Rochampton Institute, belonging to the University of Surrey. There she graduated in History and specialized in Education. From 1989 to 1992 she worked as a primary school teacher in a school in the British capital. Back in Barcelona, she shared an apartment with her cousin Cristina de Borbón and specialized in teaching children with Down syndrome. After her wedding in 1999, Carlos and Alexia settled in Barcelona. There, Carlos Morales set up his own architecture studio with his friend and colleague Luis Ribas Estalella. Together they created the office Morales Ribas Arquitectura S.L., located at number 304 Legislature Street, whose business activity was "technical services for architecture and urban planning". They only kept active for a year and a half. Then Alexia's husband set up his own studio under the name Carlos Morales Arquitecto S.L. In 2004 the couple settled in his homeland, the Canary Islands. Together they have had four children: Arrieta (2002), Ana María (2003), Carlos (2005) and Amelia (2007). The couple has lived since then in Puerto Calero, in the municipality of Yaiza (Lanzarote) and it is in the Canary Islands where, more than a decade ago, they began to have a series of problems with the Justice. Carlos Morales, Involved in the 'Unión Case' It was on May 25, 2009, when their life of privileges and fame changed. That day, the Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard registered the professional architecture studio that Carlos Morales has in the tourist urbanization of Puerto Calero for his alleged connection in an urban real estate corruption plot in the island town of Arrecife, within the framework of the 'Operación Unión', named after the name of the bar where those involved met – and for which the former president of the Island Council, Dimas Martín, was sentenced to seven years in prison. The Civil Guard officers carried out a search of the premises of the then Queen of Spain's political nephew in search of documentation, both on paper and in computer format, related to an investigation to clarify the relationships between politicians, civil servants and businessmen in urban planning operations and the awarding of contracts. Wedding of Alexia and Carlos Morales in 1999. The searches also extended to two other professional offices; one of them, that of the architects who were drawing up the General Urban Planning Plan of Arrecife, Pérez Servicios y Desarrollos de Arquitectura, located at 7 Vals de la Torre Street. The numerous registrations carried out by the Benemérita in homes and offices were ordered by the magistrate of the Court of First Instance and Instruction number 5 of Arrecife, César Romero Pamparacuatro, who decreed the arrest, among about thirty defendants, of the former president of the Island Council Dimas Martín, the first deputy mayor of the Arrecife City Council, Ubaldo Becerra, and the mayor of Yaiza, Gladys Acuña, of the Independent Party of Lanzarote (PIL). The last two are good friends of Carlos Morales. Days later, on June 3, the political nephew of the Kings of Spain testified for six hours at the Civil Guard post in Costa Teguise, where the UCO installed its operations center. And he did so to answer questions about his alleged participation in constructions on non-developable land and about the alleged payments of supposedly illegal commissions in various institutions of Lanzarote, as payment for success in certain administrative procedures. The investigation into Carlos Morales – who was acquitted by the Justice for "not having committed an urban planning offense" – was carried out as the alleged perpetrator of a crime of influence peddling and against spatial planning; and would be related to his activity as a representative of the company Promociones Conjunto La Vereda S.L and as sole administrator of the construction company Island Knowledge On Settlement S.L. (IKOS). The latter company was created by Carlos Morales on July 3, 2003, setting its registered office in a local in Puerto Calero. His brother Miguel Ángel Morales appears as proxy and his assets are significant: 2,674,671 euros, with sales close to one million euros in the last financial year. Its corporate purpose is: "The construction of all kinds of works on its own or on behalf of others; the execution of contracts for works and services; as well as the purchase, sale, leasing of farms, land and plots". In turn, this company has shares in another real estate company, Proat Canarias 2005 SL, with its registered office in Tenerife, and which is a shareholder of Promociones Conjunto la Vereda S.L., of which Morales appears as a representative. The company, dedicated to the "construction, promotion, commercialization and exploitation of real estate", is owned by the Catalan businessman José Espelt Civit, a man close to FC Barcelona and owner of the well-known chain Hoteles 10, among many other real estate and tourism businesses. | El Cierre Digital

Constantine II's funeral: 'Alexia of Greece, wife of a Canary Islander investigated for fraud'

At 57, she lives in Lanzarote with her husband, architect Carlos Morales, who is under investigation in the 'Operación Unión' case

17/01/2023 23:20:00h

Juan Luis Galiacho

This Monday, January 16, the Greek Royal Family held the funeral of the last king of the Hellenes, Constantine II, who passed away last January 10 in Athens at the age of 82. Both Queen Emerita Doña Sofía, sister of the former monarch, and his nephews – Pablo, Nicolás, Philippos, and Princess Theodora – gathered in the days prior at the Tatoi cemetery to finalize the burial arrangements.

At Monday's funeral, Constantine of Greece's relatives could be seen very united after the sad loss, as well as a notably affected Prince Pablo of Greece – who would take the position of head of the Greek Royal House after his father's death – supported by his wife Marie-Chantal.

At the farewell to the last monarch of Greece, Alexia of Greece was also present, the firstborn of Constantine and Anne-Marie of Denmark, who leads a very discreet life in Lanzarote. The Spanish island has been her home since she moved there in 2004 with her husband, the Canarian architect Carlos Morales.

Alexia of Greece, Confidant of Cristina de Borbón and Wife of Canarian Carlos Morales

The niece of the emeritus kings of Spain and firstborn daughter of the last Hellenic monarchs, Alexia of Greece (57 years old), lives in Lanzarote far from media interest together with her husband, architect Carlos Morales. His problems with the justice system led the couple, who were regulars in the tabloid press some years ago, to decide to disappear from the world of fame.

Like all her siblings and parents, Alexia has been very connected to Spain, where they were able to live peacefully for periods thanks to the generosity of her aunt, Doña Sofía. Alexia is one of Infanta Cristina's best friends, who is her age, and in Spain she found love with the Canarian architect Carlos Morales Quintana.

Three young women pose in pink, green and red ballgowns in front of a white curtain.

In the 1980s with her cousins, the infantas Elena and Cristina | El Cierre Digital

Her childhood was spent between the Greek school in London and the Froebel College of the Rochampton Institute, part of the University of Surrey. There, she graduated in History and specialized in Education. From 1989 to 1992, she worked as a primary school teacher in a school in the British capital. Later in Barcelona, she shared an apartment with her cousin Cristina de Borbón and specialized in teaching children with Down syndrome.

After their wedding in 1999, Carlos and Alexia settled in Barcelona. There, Carlos Morales set up his own architecture studio with his friend and partner Luis Ribas Estalella. Together, they created the Morales Ribas Arquitectura S.L. office, located at 304 Legislature Street, whose business activity was "technical services in architecture and urban planning." They only kept active for a year and a half.

Then Alexia's husband set up his own studio under the name Carlos Morales Arquitecto S.L. In 2004, the couple settled in his homeland, the Canary Islands. Together, they've had four children: Arrieta (2002), Ana María (2003), Carlos (2005), and Amelia (2007). The couple has lived since then in Puerto Calero, in the municipality of Yaiza (Lanzarote), and it is in the Canary Islands where, more than a decade ago, they began to have a series of problems with the justice system.

Carlos Morales, Involved in the "Unión Case"

It was on May 25, 2009, when their life of privilege and fame changed. That day, the Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard searched the professional architecture studio that Carlos Morales has in the tourist development of Puerto Calero due to his alleged connection to a real estate corruption scheme in the island town of Arrecife, as part of "Operación Unión," so named after the bar where those involved met – and for which the former president of the island council, Dimas Martín, was sentenced to seven years in prison.

The Civil Guard officers carried out a search of the premises of the then Queen of Spain's nephew-in-law in search of documentation, both on paper and in digital format, related to an investigation that sought to clarify the relationships between politicians, officials, and businesspeople in urban planning operations and contract awards.

A newlywed couple smiles as the bride waves and holds a bouquet of white flowers.

Wedding of Alexia and Carlos Morales in 1999 | El Cierre Digital

The searches also extended to two other professional offices; one of them, that of the architects who were drafting the General Urban Development Plan of Arrecife, Pérez Servicios y Desarrollos de Arquitectura, located at 7 Vals de la Torre Street. The numerous searches carried out by the Civil Guard in homes and offices were ordered by the judge of the Court of First Instance and Instruction No. 5 of Arrecife, César Romero Pamparacuatro, who ordered the arrest, among nearly thirty defendants, of the former president of the island council Dimas Martín, the first deputy mayor of Arrecife City Council, Ubaldo Becerra, and the mayor of Yaiza, Gladys Acuña, of the Lanzarote Independent Party (PIL). The last two are good friends of Carlos Morales.

Days later, on June 3, the nephew-in-law of the kings of Spain gave a statement for six hours at the Civil Guard post in Costa Teguise, where the UCO had set up its operations center. He did so to answer questions about his alleged involvement in construction on non-developable land and about the alleged payment of supposedly illegal commissions in several institutions in Lanzarote, as payment for success in certain administrative procedures.

The investigation into Carlos Morales – who was acquitted by the justice system as "there was no urban planning crime" – was carried out as the alleged perpetrator of a crime of influence peddling and against land use planning; and it would be related to his activity as a representative of the company Promociones Conjunto La Vereda S.L. and as sole administrator of the construction company Island Knowledge On Settlement S.L. (IKOS). The latter company was created by Carlos Morales on July 3, 2003, establishing its registered office in a premises in Puerto Calero. His brother Miguel Ángel Morales is listed as proxy and its assets are significant: €2,674,671, with sales close to one million euros in the last fiscal year.

Its corporate purpose is: "The construction of all kinds of works on its own or others' behalf; the execution of works and services contracts; as well as the purchase, sale, and leasing of properties, land, and plots." In turn, this company holds shares in another real estate company, Proat Canarias 2005 SL, with its registered office in Tenerife, and which is a shareholder of Promociones Conjunto la Vereda S.L., of which Morales appears as representative. The company, dedicated to the "construction, promotion, marketing, and operation of real estate," is owned by Catalan businessman José Espelt Civit, a man close to FC Barcelona and owner of the well-known Hoteles 10 chain, among many other real estate and tourism businesses.

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