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Home About Gallery Slides Contact Diana Mandache's Weblog Royal History Feeds: Posts Comments SURVEY: Royal Property Restitution in the countries of South-East Europe. Final results September 20, 2009 by Diana Mandache Royal Property Restitution in the countries of South-East Europe Q.1 Do you believe the restitution of royal properties was a fair and correct process in south-east Europe? Partially correct 45% Yes 42% No 15%  Q.2 Which country in your opinion fared better regarding royal property restitution? Polls & Surveys: Diana Mandache's weblog Royal History Romania 34% Serbia   32% Bulgaria 22% Greece    8% Albania    4%  Q.3 Was this social and historical subject optimally mediatised? Not enough 61% No   21% Yes  18%  Q.4 Which in your view is the best function of a former royal palace in S-E Europe? Polls & Surveys: Diana Mandache's weblog Royal History a royal residence and a museum 61% a royal residence   33% a museum   3%        other   3% rented or sold to a private concern  0%  Q.5 What would you like to see in the area around these palaces/ castles? a preservation zone for historical houses & gardens for public benefit  91% a more commercial area with tourist attractions 3% an exclusivist area   3% other option  3%   Q.6 In which country do you live? USA 30%; Romania 15%; Unknown location 15%; United Kingdom 9%; Canada 6%; Germany 6%; Australia, Bulgaria, Finland, Italy, Mexico, Sweden 3% each. All rights reserved©Diana Mandache www.royalromania.wordpress.com Posted in European royal families, Polls & Surveys | Tagged Albanian Royal Family, Balkans, Bulgarian Royal Family, European royal families, Familia regala, Greek Royal family, istoria regalitatii, Noblesse et Royautés, non reigning monarchs, Romanian Royal Family, Royal Palaces, Serbian Royal family, South-East European Monarchs | Leave a Comment » Alfred Prince of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg-Gotha at the Romanian Court September 20, 2009 by Diana Mandache Crown Princess Marie of Romania and her brother Alfred Prince of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg, in the gardens of Cotroceni Palace, Bucharest 1898 (Diana Mandache's weblog Royal History) Alfred’s last visit to the Romanian Royal Court was remembered by his sister Marie of Romania in her memoir and letters. When she recollected those days Marie also quoted from Robert Herrick’s poems: Gather the roses while ye may Whilst old time is still a-flying For the same roses that bloom today Tomorrow will be dying The photograph presented here is a rare image of their last meeting at the Romanian Royal Court in the autumn of 1898. ******************************** All rights reserved©Diana Mandache’s Weblog Royal History www.royalromania.wordpress.com Posted in European royal families, Romanian Royal Family | Tagged British Royal Family, European royal families, Familia regala, istoria regalitatii, Noblesse et Royautés, Prince Alfred of Edinburgh, Queen Marie of Romania, Regina Maria, Romanian Royal Family | Leave a Comment » The Most Popular Monarch in south-east Europe: Poll results and brief analysis September 6, 2009 by Diana Mandache The Poll entitled “Who in your view is the most popular south-east European monarch?†has came to a close on 5 September 2009. It ran for one month and 107 of you, my blog readers, from all over the world, kindly spared time and voted one of its options. This poll being so open to a global audience through the medium of the Internet, reflects also in great measure a global opinion about the popularity of the south-east European monarchs. The results show that King Michael of Romania is the most popular monarch in the region, a recognition of his huge merits during his reign but also as a moral beacon for many generations, showing how a man and a king has to deal in various complex situations, completely maintaining his moral integrity. The result of 50% indicates that his popularity is equal with all the other three monarchs together in the region. Continue Reading » Posted in European royal families, Polls & Surveys, Romanian Royal Family | Tagged Alexander Crown Prince of Serbia, Bulgarian Royal Family, Constantine King of Greece, European royal families, Familia regala, Greek Royal family, King Michael of Romania, Noblesse et Royautés, non reigning monarchs, Regele Mihai, Romanian Royal Family, Serbian Royal family, Simeon King of Bulgaria, South-East European Monarchs | Leave a Comment » KRICHIM Palace: A disputed Bulgarian royal property August 18, 2009 by Diana Mandache I am based in Bucharest and closely follow the news in the region. Many articles pertaining to the royal properties, published over the last few months since the economic crisis has started to bite in south east Europe, indicate that in Bulgaria and Romania the state tries to claw back the royal properties, which were reinstated to the former sovereigns as part of the democratisation process of the last two decades that led to the EU membership. There was an apparent goodwill period from the governments of these Balkan countries toward their respective royal families that lasted until 2008, which looks now more like a ploy to gain trust from the western countries in order for the local elites to fulfil their aspirations in gaining membership in western organisations. Now, as the EU/ NATO etc. membership has been achieved, the Romanian and Bulgarian governing elites do not need their royal families on their side anymore. The crisis also has dramatically reduced the important wealth amassed over the last two decades by the top echelons of the Romanian and Bulgarian society, which have now started to prey on whatever is close to hand to recoup some of their rapidly eroding fortunes. The royal properties are some of the most obvious targets, as these elites, originating in the old communist apparatchiks, have a long anti-royalist tradition. The future looks uncertain, as the Romanian and Bulgarian governing upper classes do not need anymore their royals in the pursuit of their short or long term objectives. Continue Reading » Posted in European royal families, Historic Residences | Tagged European royal families, non reigning monarchs, Royal Palaces, Royal property restitution, Simeon King of Bulgaria, South-East European Monarchs | 1 Comment » ‘Shattered Dreams’: my new article on Elisabeta ex-Queen of Greece in ‘Majesty’ magazine September 09 August 25, 2009 by Diana Mandache Elisabeta as Queen of Greece, Tatoi 1923 (Diana Mandache collection) Majesty magazine has just published my article on Elisabeta ex-Queen of Greece (b. Princess of Romania) in their September 2009 issue. Please see the magazine following this link www.majestymagazine.com or click here All rights reserved ©Diana Mandache www.royalromania.wordpress.com See also Elisabeta Queen of Greece: Royal Cipher & drawings King George II of Greece & Elisabeta in Asia Minor film footage George of Greece & Elisabeta of Romania: budding romance, 1914 Posted in European royal families, Romanian Royal Family | Tagged European royal families, Familia regala, Greek Royal family, istoria regalitatii Regele Mihai, King George II of Greece, King Michael of Romania, Princess Elisabeta, Printesa Elisabeta, Queen Elisabeta of Greece, Romanian Royal Family | Leave a Comment » Queen Anne of Romania: 86th Birthday Anniversary September 18, 2009 by Diana Mandache A very Happy Birthday to HM Queen Anne of Romania, 18 September 2009 Queen Anne of Romania, daughter of Prince René of Bourbon-Parma and Princess Margrethe of Denmark, celebrates today her 86th anniversary! ****************************************************************************************** Photo by Valentin Mandache. All rights reserved ©Diana Mandache’s Weblog Royal History www.royalromania.wordpress.com Posted in Anniversaries & Birthdays, Romanian Royal Family | Tagged European royal families, Familia regala, King Michael of Romania, Noblesse et Royautés, non reigning monarchs, Queen Anne, Regele Mihai, Regina Ana, South-East European Monarchs | Leave a Comment » Weekly Picture: Princess Elisabeta of Romania September 14, 2009 by Diana Mandache Princess Elisabeta of Romania, later Queen of Greece (Pelesh Castle Museum collection) - Diana Mandache's Weblog Royal History I endeavour in the “Weekly Pictures†post series to bring to light worthy of note, often less known images from the royal past and present and thus further enhance the understanding of royal history and what it represents for us. Weekly picture: Diana Mandache’s weblog Royal History. All rights reserved www.royalromania.wordpress.com ****************************************************************************************************************************************************************** The above image is not for copying or duplication over the internet i.e. forums, blogs etc. Posted in Romanian Royal Family, Weekly Picture | Tagged Familia regala, Greek Royal family, Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, Noblesse et Royautés, Princess Elisabeta, Printesa Elisabeta, Queen Elisabeta of Greece, Romanian Royal Family, South-East European Monarchs | Leave a Comment » To the Memory of Queen Victoria by Carmen Sylva September 12, 2009 by Diana Mandache Queen Victoria These ever wakeful eyes are closed. They saw Such grief, that they could see no more. The heart — That quick’ning pulse of nations — could not bear Another throb of pain, and could not hear Another cry of tortur’d motherhood. Those uncomplaining lips, they sob no more The soundless sobs of dark and burning tears, That none have seen; they smile no more, to breathe A mother’s comfort into aching hearts. The patriarchal Queen, the monument Of touching widowhood, of endless love, And childlike purity — she sleeps. This night Is watchful not. The restless hand, that slave To duty, to a mastermind, to wisdom That fathom’d history and saw beyond The times, lies still in marble whiteness. Love So great, so faithful, unforgetting and Unselfish — must it sleep? Or will that veil. Continue Reading » Posted in British Royal Family, Romanian Royal Family | Tagged British Royal Family, Carmen Sylva, European royal families, Familia regala, istoria regalitatii, Noblesse et Royautés, Princess Elizabeth of Wied, Queen Elizabeth of Romania, Queen Victoria, Regina Elisabeta, Regina Victoria | 1 Comment » On this day 139 years ago Princess Maria of Hohenzollern (Itty) was born September 8, 2009 by Diana Mandache Princess Maria of Hohenzollern, the Romanian daughter of King Carol I (Pelesh Castle Museum collection) - Diana Mandache's Weblog Royal History Maria, the only child of King Carol I of Romania and Queen Elizabeth, has been born on 8 September 1870. For more details click here Continue Reading » Posted in Anniversaries & Birthdays, Romanian Royal Family | Tagged Familia regala, Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, King Carol I, Noblesse et Royautés, Printesa Marioara, Regele Carol I, Romanian Royal Family | Leave a Comment » WEEKLY PICTURE: Three Balkan Queens September 7, 2009 by Diana Mandache Elisabeta Ex-Queen of Greece, Queen Marie of Romania, Queen Giovanna of Bulgaria, 1934 (Weekly Picture: Diana Mandache's weblog ROYAL HISTORY) Elisabeta Ex-Queen of Greece, Queen Marie of Romania, Queen Giovanna of Bulgaria, January 1934, Sinaia (Romania) ****************************************************************************************************************************************************************** I endeavour in the “Weekly Pictures†post series to bring to light worthy of note, often less known images from the royal past and present and thus further enhance the understanding of Royal History and what it represents to us. Weekly picture: Diana Mandache’s Weblog ROYAL HISTORY All rights reserved© Diana Mandache www.royalromania.wordpress.com ****************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Posted in European royal families, Romanian Royal Family, Weekly Picture | Tagged Printesa Elisabeta, Queen Elisabeta of Greece, Queen Giovanna of Bulgaria, Queen Marie, Queen Marie of Romania, Regina Maria, South, South-East European Monarchs | Leave a Comment » Traditional horse race “MEMORIAL OF HM KING ALEXANDER I” September 3, 2009 by Diana Mandache Between three to four thousand people attended the “Memorial of His Majesty King Alexander I“ horse race yesterday at the Sabac Hippodrome, for the second year. HRH Crown Prince Alexander II’s envoy academician Miroslav Gasic awarded the winner horse “Ela mala†from Sabac stable and its trainer with a prestigious cup. The “Memorial of His Majesty King Alexander I“ horse race was established in 1935, after assassination of HM King Alexander I. Last year the race was held in Sabac for the first time. This years’ event at Sabac Hippodrome gathered around fifty best horses from Serbian stables, and was extremely well attended. [Belgrade, 31 August 2009. Source: The Royal Family of Serbia] Diana Mandache’s Weblog ROYAL HISTORY www.royalromania.wordpress.com Posted in European royal families | Tagged European royal families, Familia regala, King Alexander of Yugoslavia, Serbian Royal family, South-East European Monarchs | Leave a Comment » Statement of Prince Radu of Romania September 3, 2009 by Diana Mandache On the 9th of April from the gardens of the Elisabeta Palace, I announced my intention to be a candidate for the Romanian Presidency. My message today is more relevant than the one in April, for it is the result of a unique experience. I decided to stand for the Presidency of Romania about a half a year ago. Today, I know that a “Different Romania†is possible, and that people believe in it. The 12% of Romanians who would vote for me are a priceless source of Good. They embraced the idea of respect for the State and of professionalism in public life, by their own will and choice. 12% of convinced Romanians are more powerful than 35% cheated, constrained or self serving Romanians. How do things stand today? The political left is in the Presidential pocket. Those on the right chose to ignore the project of The Royal House, believing that they would thus obtain political profit in the short term. This is a repetition of the mistake made in 1997. Normally, the effort to heal the Institutions of the Romanian State should unite the business community, civil society and the media around my project. It did not happen this way. 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