The Romanian Royal Family news, current events and general discussion

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Are Margareta of Romania and Queen Elizabeth II related?

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They are distantly related as descendants of the mother-in law and father-in-law of Europe: the UK's 🇬🇧 Queen Victoria  and Denmark's Denmark 🇩🇰 King Christian IX.

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King Michael and Crown Princess Margareta of Romania attended The Cambridge's wedding.

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The Wessexes also opened their home to the Romanian Royal Couple so they could discuss the DoE Award. I know that Charles and Margareta being of a similar age are longtime friends, but it's nice to see that there's a relationship with the Wesseses too.

Edward and Sophie host the Custodian of the Crown of Romania ? Royal Central

On Saturday, Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Crown of Romania and Prince Radu were welcomed at Bagshot Park for a meeting with the Earl and Countess of Wessex.

The Surrey home is Edward and Sophie?s official residence, and the royals gathered to discuss The Duke of Edinburgh?s Award.

On the Custodian of the Crown?s official website, it is noted: ?Prince Edward is the royal patron of the British Paralympic Association and one of the most active members of the Royal Family in the activities of the world organization of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.?

In Romania, Margareta is the Royal Patron of The Duke of Edinburgh International Award Romania; and Prince Radu is the Royal Patron of the National Paralympic Committee of Romania.

According to the Custodian of the Crown?s website, Edward and Sophie last visited Romania in 2013 and met with Margareta and Prince Radu at the Elizabeth Palace.

Margareta and Prince Radu were in the United Kingdom for a four-day visit last week. Among their engagements included a private audience with The Queen at Windsor Castle on 24 November; the unveiling of a bronze bust of King Michael of Romania?Margareta?s late father?at the Romanian Embassy in London to mark the centenary of his birth; and meetings with financial and Olympic representatives to discuss the links between the UK and Romania.

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Maria Alexandra is to be a big sister. Since tomorrow is the feast of St Nicholas, they thought it the right time to announce.  :hearts:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CXGcJaWo7wR/

Congratulations to the parents, future big sister and the whole family on happy news. :flower3:

And a beautiful recent photo of the couple in traditional costumes.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CW78v1ToXfs/

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Congratulations to the  little family with this exciting the news .

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Alma, together with Prince Radu, enjoying the snow in the park, at Savarsin.

Video: https://twitter.com/casamsregelui/status/1483328462798704645?s=20

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Margareta, Custodian of the Crown, received a delegation of the King Michael University of Agriculture in Timisoara to "discuss a formal partnership for the development of Savarsin Park and surroundings, historical woodlands, landscape, local vegetable and fruit production":

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FLEZ-ngXMAUnTvK?format=jpg&name=medium

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Margareta, Custodian of the Crown, and UK Ambassador Andrew James Noble LVO unveiled a commemorative plaque of a tree planted in honour of Queen Elizabeth to mark her Platinum Jubilee:

Ambasadorul Marii Britanii la Castelul S?v?r?in | Familia Regal? a Rom?niei / Royal Family of Romania

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On 22 February, Her Majesty Margareta received at the Royal Castle of Savvarin a delegation from the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Banat "King Mihai I of Romania" in Timisoara, along with collaborators from the Royal Family Collection Foundation and The Royal Forest District:

Proiecte-model ?n domeniul agricol | Familia Regal? a Rom?niei / Royal Family of Romania

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 Apologies for going off topic, but this is on my mind. After the news of Russia's invasion into Ukraine can't help but wonder how the non-reigning but now residing royal families in Romania, Serbia, and Bulgaria are feeling today. As former Soviet Eastern Bloc nations,  they're were heavily impacted by the presence of the Soviet (Russian) army after WWII.  Bulgaria's King Simeon was a child during the occupation.

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Apologies for going off topic, but this is on my mind. After the news of Russia's invasion into Ukraine can't help but wonder how the non-reigning but now residing royal families in Romania, Serbia, and Bulgaria are feeling today. As former Soviet Eastern Bloc nations,  they're were heavily impacted by the presence of the Soviet (Russian) army after WWII.  Bulgaria's King Simeon was a child during the occupation.

Yes, these royal families, and others had a hellish time in WW2 due to Nazi invasions. Those in the East and Central Europe were then faced with ?liberating? Russian troops, adding the death knell to reigns of the monarchs of the time.

Incidentally, and I?ve thought this for weeks, Putin?s attitude towards Ukraine and other border states has distinct similarities Hitler?s during the Sudetenland crisis (and then invasion) shortly before WW2. (There are great differences though and imo, though this is a very nasty situation I don?t believe WWIII is approaching because of it.)

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Her Majesty Margareta chaired a meeting with the Board of Directors of the National Red Cross Society.

Custodele Coroanei a prezidat ?edin?a Comitetului de Direc?ie al Crucii Ro?ii Rom?ne | Familia Regal? a Rom?niei / Royal Family of Romania

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Message of Her Majesty Margareta of Romania on the Rare Diseases Day:

https://twitter.com/casamsregelui/status/1498297220600418304?s=20&t=JV-37oG2TkAGjUX7UfnyYA

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Margareta, Custodian of the Crown, and Prince Radu met with the Minister of National Defense, Mr. Vasile Dincu, at the headquarters of the Ministry:

Custodele Coroanei s-a ?nt?lnit cu ministrul Ap?r?rii Na?ionale | Familia Regal? a Rom?niei / Royal Family of Romania

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New photo of Nicolas and his family as they await the birth of their newest member.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cam0kiFsE_t/

nicolaealromaniei
For me, nothing is more important than family.
Here I find peace, happiness, here I am charged with positive energy, and when we are together, no obstacle seems impossible to pass.
Looking into the eyes of my wife and our little girl, I realize how lucky I am! We can't wait for the second baby to be born, so that we can feel truly fulfilled!
The family is truly a holy thing!

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Margareta, Custodian of the Crown, and Prince Radu received the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi at Elisabeta Palace today, March 3:

?nalt Comisar ONU la Palatul Elisabeta | Familia Regal? a Rom?niei / Royal Family of Romania

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Yes, these royal families, and others had a hellish time in WW2 due to Nazi invasions. Those in the East and Central Europe were then faced with ?liberating? Russian troops, adding the death knell to reigns of the monarchs of the time.

Incidentally, and I?ve thought this for weeks, Putin?s attitude towards Ukraine and other border states has distinct similarities Hitler?s during the Sudetenland crisis (and then invasion) shortly before WW2. (There are great differences though and imo, though this is a very nasty situation I don?t believe WWIII is approaching because of it.)

It's terrifying to see the results of the bombardment in cities across Ukraine and heartening to see how ferociously its citizens are determined to preserve their independence. No wonder the nations on Ukraine's western border-Poland, Moldova, Romania are so very concerned now with the number of refugees that are entering.

More on the royal couple's visit with the UN High Commissioner on Refugees.

Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Crown of Romania, holds political meetings over Ukraine ? Royal Central

As a direct neighbour of Ukraine, Romania has seen first hand the implications of Russia?s invasion. The Romanian royal family has taken steps to support Ukranians as they defend their country. This week, Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Crown of Romania, has attended several important meetings along with Prince Radu.

The royals received the Romanian Director General of the Department for Relations with the Eastern Neighborhood, and the Diplomatic Adviser in the Directorate of Relations with the Republic of Moldova on March 1st 2022. Her Majesty and Prince Radu discussed the effects of the invasion of Ukraine and its implications for the whole region. They talked about Romania?s efforts, both within NATO and within the European Union, to contribute, on all levels in resolving the serious consequences of the conflict.

In a statement through their website Her Majesty Margareta writes: ?The Royal Family will join the efforts of civil society and the political-administrative authority for comprehensive and long-term humanitarian aid for Ukrainian citizens in Romania and also for supporting Moldova?s efforts in the current major humanitarian crisis?.

At the headquarters of the Romanian Ministry of National Defense, Her Majesty Margareta and Prince Radu met with the Romanian Minister of National Defense, Vasile Dincu. The talks included the humanitarian actions of Romanian society and of Romanian State authorities, as a result of the invasion of Ukraine.

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Her Majesty Margareta is very proud of the volunteers of National Red Cross who arrived in Ukraine (town of Chernivtsi), with a humanitarian convoy of 7 trucks, bringing Ukrainian families 150 tons of food, water and products of necessity.

Voluntarii Crucii Ro?ii Rom?ne au ajuns la Cern?u?i | Familia Regal? a Rom?niei / Royal Family of Romania

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Her Majesty the Custodian of the Crown received today at Elisabeta Palace Mrs. Gabriela Dancau, Romania's Ambassador-designate to the Italian Republic. Italy is the EU country with the largest Romanian community (1.2 million).

https://twitter.com/casamsregelui/status/1500815253319344133?s=20&t=d753w0tEgewanL11Gr1KzQ

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Support and appreciation for the Romanian Red Cross volunteers, dedicated civilians and military, NGOs, and medical personnel assisting the Ukranians crossing the Siret Border * Her Majesty Margareta and Prince Radu today visited Suceava county:

https://twitter.com/casamsregelui/status/1501219931865722895?s=20&t=ag-oKnPEQgdx-m1XKQzu5A

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Mr Luigi Gageos, founder and coordinator of the EUROPAfest International Music Festival (formerly known as Jeunesses Musicales) was received today at Elizabeta Palace by Prince Radu.

EUROPAfest, de 29 de ani ?ncoace | Familia Regal? a Rom?niei / Royal Family of Romania

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Her Majesty Margareta and HRH Prince Radu received today at Elisabeta Palace S.P. O'Mahony, regional development specialist and architect Robert Farczadi, in order to discuss the built heritage of Savarsin Estate as well as projects of geothermal and solar energy.

https://twitter.com/casamsregelui/status/1502318308695097344?s=20

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The Inspector General of the Romanian Gendarmerie, BG Alin Mastan, was received by Her Majesty Margareta and Prince Radu. Coordinated actions were discussed, in order to contribute to resolving the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

Inspectorul General al Jandarmeriei Rom?ne la Palatul Elisabeta | Familia Regal? a Rom?niei / Royal Family of Romania

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?nt?lnire cu comunitatea ucrainean? din Tulcea | Familia Regal? a Rom?niei / Royal Family of Romania

HM The Custodian of the Crown and Prince Radu meet with the local Ukrainian community.