King Michael and the late Queen Anne current events

[Lyonnaise]

Former Romanian King Michael (L) and his wife Queen Anna (R) chats with visitors as people came today to congratulates him on his name day at Elisabeta Palace, the Romanian Royal Family residence, in Bucharest, 08 November 2004.

 

[Reina]

I am happy for them. DOes anyone know about what is going on with the controversy with Radu Duda?

 

[Mandy]

Michael

Michael, 1921–, king of Romania (1927–30, 1940–47). His father, Prince Carol (later Carol II), renounced his right of succession in 1925, and young Michael ascended the throne under a regency on the death of Ferdinand. However, in 1930 his father returned to be recognized as king. When Carol II abdicated in 1940, Michael once more became king. In 1944 he overthrew the dictatorship of Ion Antonescu and concluded an armistice with the Allies (see Romania). Conflicts with the Communist-dominated coalition government after World War II led to his abdication (Dec., 1947) and exile; he was stripped of his Romanian citizenship a year later. He married Princess Anne of Bourbon-Parma in 1948. Since the collapse (1989) of Communist rule in Romania, he has visited the country; his citizenship was restored in 1997.

The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2004, Columbia University Press.

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[rchainho]

Romania okays compensation to ex-King over castle
Tue Jun 28, 2005 1:41 PM ET

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Romania Okays Compensation to Ex-King Over Castle
29 June 2005 | 12:51 | FOCUS News Agency
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Romanians seek to prevent ex-king's restitution payments
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/595264.html

 

[morgaine]

I have Found some nice Pics of Michael I and his Family:

 

[Marengo]

As posted by Remus on the European Royals MB:

'The Romanian political class celebrated the 85 years of King Mihai I at Athenee Palace where the national state TV dedicated a film to the King.Queen Ana, Princess Margareta and Princess Elena attended. '

From Prince Radu's site, a list with articles: http://www.princeradu.ro/index.php?page=articol&aid=1235&cid=189

 

[maidmarion]

Article on King Michael of Romania

I just wanted to post a wonderful article link from the royalty.nu web site.
There is a terrific article that has been linked from the above mentioned web site for anyone who is interested in this worthy royals cause.
Happy reading.
MM

A survivor: Romania's 'lucky enough' king - International Herald Tribune

 

[Benjamin]

HEADLINERS; Have Crown, Will Travel - New York Times (April 15, 1990)
Headliners; King to Square One - New York Times (December 30, 1990)
http://www.princeradu.ro/index.php?page=articol&aid=1357&cid=132&cid2=256

 

[fanletizia]

King Michael I (R) and his wife Queen Ana chat 10 May 2007 shortly after the king was presented the "Hanno R. Ellenbogen Citizenship Award" at Elisabeta Palace, Bucharest. King Michael received the sixth "Hanno R. Ellenbogen Citizenship Award", presented by The Prague Society for International Cooperation to a person from public life who has made a contribution to international understanding.

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[latin]

The King asked for a new Constitution:

Forum Monarhist :: Vizualizare subiect - King Mihai I wants a new Constitution for Romania

 

[lucien]

King Mihail and Queen Anna celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary today,june 10th.

 

[morhange]

http://www.familiaregala.ro/upload/p0002_FundamentalRules.pdf

Today, King Michael signed "The new fundamental rules of the royal family of Romania," which opened the succession to women, with male preference. Princess Margarita is now styled "Crown Princess" and upon her father's death, she will be the future head of the family. Her husband, Prince Radu, is now entitled to the style of HRH Prince Radu of Romania, and the style HRH The Prince Consort when Margarita succeeds to the throne. Also, Princess Elena's son, Nicholas, will be given the title HRH Prince of Romania upon his 25th birthday, or upon the death of King Michael, whichever comes first.

 

[latin]

http://www.monarhist.ro/viewtopic.php?t=485

 

[Alison20]

I was very interested to read the new 'Fundamental Rules' of the Royal House of Romania. It is clear, and makes sense in the modern era. It was also interesting to see that European Union rules made the old Salic law of male only succession unsupportable.

 

[Warren]

It was also interesting to see that European Union rules made the old Salic law of male only succession unsupportable.

I suspect that was just a handy justification to allow Margarita to bear the title of Crown Princess and to prevent the extinction of the Romanian Royal line. Since there is no Romanian Kingdom, the House Laws currently apply only to the family, and the EU has no jurisidction over internal family "rules" or protocols.

 

[yolandenanji]

Queen Anne's interview

I saw that Eugenia Vada is going to interview Queen Anne on TVR 1 tonight? Could our Romanian posters post the interview on this forum?

Thanks

 

[andrew]

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I saw it yesterday, unfortunately not from the beginning...
She spoke about herself, about her family the years of the war, her marriage with the king and a lot of other things.
She spoke with great affection about his brother Jacques who died in a stupid car accident, about her mother-in-law, who was a role-model for her. About king Michael she said the he always had done his duty and he is a very honest and right man.

 

[yolandenanji]

Andrew,

Could you post a link to the interview so that we can watch it. How come the Queen cannot speak Romania. She has been living in Romania since 1999. Are her daughters fluent in Romanian? Is a restoratin of the monarchy likely to happen in Romania?

Thanks

 

[andrew]

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Here's the text of the interview, but it is in Romanian...
HotNews.ro - Primul interviul al Reginei Ana: Cand l-am cunoscut pe Regele Mihai, nu stia cum se sta la coada la cinema - Esential
I could't find a video yet...
The Queen understands very well Romanian, I myself have spoken with her in Romanian and she speaks a bit, too; but I guess that she's afraid not to make many mistakes in Romanian, so she prefers French or English.

She said that her motto is: "carpe diem"!

 

[ClaudiaE]

Hi,
a small part of the interview is here: Singurul interviu acordat vreodată de Maiestatea Sa, Regina Ana a României - TVR . But she speaks in french and the translation is in romanian.

 

[andrew]

If king Michael would have been allowed to return in Romania earlier(he could return only in 1997) it might had happened that the monarchy be restored-I'm not very sure but it could have happened. In 1990 he was only 69 years old and I'm sure that Romania would have benefited if there was a king in fron of the country.
Today the Royal family is pretty much ignored by the majority of the population...there was a certain uproar when the situation of the Peles Castle was discussed, I'm not sure if it's solved yet...
The family is doing better financially, I guess, because they received a lot of land and forests...but they have to renovate and upkeep Savarsin Castle and there are a lot of expenses for sure...

 

[andrew]

I'm not sure what order she is wearing, it might be the Order of the Crown...
Recently king Michael stated that he would like to reestablish the Order of Carol I. It will be a personal gift of the monarch given to those who supported the Royal Family in their efforts to fight for a democratic and free Romania.

About the jewels...
Princess Anne was wearing Queen Helen's Greek key tiara(purchased by Queen Marie from her sister) that she wore on her wedding day, too.
The diamond necklace is the coronation necklace of q Marie from Cartier. The sapphire pendant was already sold at the time of the wedding.
In the 50's or 60's the couple had a Catholic ceremony in Monaco, Pr.Rainier and Pr. Grace were good friends of them, where pr.Anne's mother was there, too.

 

[yolandenanji]

Queen Anne

Thnk you for your answers .

Can anybody translate Queen Anne'a interview or post a link of the intervew on youtube?

Thanks

 

[Count langley]

The light blue sash with gold edges is from the Order of Carol I. I presume that is order for which you are referring.

 

[andrew]

On the 10th of June TM King Mihai and Queen Ana will celebrate their diamond wedding. They were married at Tatoi palace at King michaels uncle King Paul of Greece.
There will be a dinner at Peles Castle on 11th June with representatives from many royal houses. My informations are from Prince Radu's blog.

On the 10 of June 1948 Their majesties were married at Tatoi palace in Athens at King Michaels uncle, King Paul of Greece.
Despite the unfavourable circumstances: exile, financial problems, etc., the couple managed to stay together for 60 years, which is remarkable.
My best wishes to Their Majesties!

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[andrew]

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Today, King Mihai has finally returned home after 60 years to Peles Castle.
He was joined by his family and hundreds of tourists and locals, some of whom had met the king before 1947.
Peles Castle was built at the end of the 19th century by King Carol I from private funds(he had sold some properties in Germany) and was inherited by King Ferdinand and then King Michael. The communist confiscated it in 1947 and made a museum out of it. King Michael will preserve the castle as a museum and will use the other smaller castle, Pelisor that is situated on the estate, too. Actually he was born at Pelisor.
The king held a short speech at the balcony of the castle and after that walked to Pelisor castle.

On the 10th of June there will be a concert in Bucharest at the Atheneu, celebrating the diamond wedding of the couple, followed by a state dinner. Among the guests are: Queen Sophia, Ex-King Simeon, Prince Alexander of Serbia, Archduke Otto, Archduke Lorenz, Ex-King Constantin.

Regele Mihai s-a întors la Peleş, după 60 de ani

 

[Paty]

On the 10th of June TM King Mihai and Queen Ana will celebrate their diamond wedding. They were married at Tatoi palace at King michaels uncle King Paul of Greece.
There will be a dinner at Peles Castle on 11th June with representatives from many royal houses. My informations are from Prince Radu's blog.

Queen Sofia of Spain will attend the celebration.
Queen Sofia´s father, King Paul of Greece, was brother of Helen of Romania.
In this article says that there will be a Concert and a reception before the Dinner.
MonarquÃ*a Confidencial

 

[Paty]

Romania's former King Michael I and Queen Ana attend the celebrations of their 60th wedding anniversary as the Romanian Princess Margareta looks on in Bucharest June 10, 2008

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Former Romanian King Michael I, right, and his wife Ana, left, wave from the balcony of the Peles Castle, in Sinaia, Romania, which was officialy returned to the royal family Thursday June 5 2008. Michael I, who is 86, says his return to Peles Castle a 160-room palace in the Carpathian Mountains rights a historic wrong. Michael was born on the estate and spent most of his childhood there. The palace was confiscated when the Communist regime forced him to abdicate in 1947.

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[lwbohm]

Have they returned to the palace to live?
I guess so?

 

[Count]

I guess so?

They will live in Sinaia and in Versoix, on the lake of Geneva, where they have lived till the end of the exile.