H.M the King of the Romanians is recognized as a former King regardless of whether a constitution from 100 years ago is active or not. That is the prerogative of former rulers. Furthermore, the Romanian Royal Family is recognized as just that, the family of the King and the representation of the crown in Romania.
I really never knew how much energy was spent by those wanting to restore a monarchy, to discredit those who represent the institution, until I saw these forums. It makes me realize why it's such an uphill battle to change systems of government, when most of the general population does not care or have enough knowledge to make an informed decision if faced with the choice.
I know that I speak the monarchy up in positive terms, at every opportunity I can, and that most people are receptive and interested, when given information they can process however they wish. I also know that whether the Habsburgs or the Karadjordevic would claim the Serbian throne, the Karadjordevic or the Petrovic would claim the Montenegrin throne, the Hohenzollerns or the Romanian Royal Family would claim the Romanian throne, what most people out there care about, is what is realistic. Who do they know, who can they learn to care about, who do they bond with. A monarchy will not be restored in the 21st century unless an emotional and practical bond is made between the pretender and the country.
I know that whomever the Romanian government decide to hand the task to, to form the basis of a future Romanian monarchy, I will support, because I believe in the cause of monarchy.
I guess the most interesting question to those who seem determined to advocate specific causes and undermine others, would be: Will you support the monarchy being restored, despite the monarch not being whom you would had preferred?
