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Old 05-19-2006, 09:50 AM
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A woman is reflected in a shop window displaying the Montenegrin coat-of-arms and a portrait of the late King Petar Petrovic Njegos, in downtown Podgorica, Friday, May 19, 2006. The heir of Montenegro's dethroned monarchy Crown Prince Nikola II Petrovic Njegos, who has lived in self-imposed exile in France for most of his life, voiced fear of possible 'trouble' after Sunday's vote that will decide whether the home of his grandfather, King Nikola I Petrovic, will regain the independence it lost in 1918, or continue its union with much-larger Serbia.

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Old 05-21-2006, 05:33 PM
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now that the countries are going to split, how is going to be declared the monarchy?
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Old 05-22-2006, 03:57 PM
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I think the Montenegro's independence could bode well for the return of the monarchy. The country has only some 650,000 citizens and creating a public relations campaign to restore the monarchy now would be ideal. Let the peoples enthusiasm for independence carry over to Crown Prince Nicholas II
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I am so happy that my country is finally free. After all these years we are finally free and I hope that we will finally be able to live in true peace. I dont know if the monarchy will come back. There is great nostalgia for the way things were and the old montenegrin state so know would be the best time to start a campaign to bring the monarchy back. The country is truely beautiful and sometimes it seems like its straight out of a fairytale and I think the monarchy would add to that image. It would be nice to see another small monarchy join the successful Luxembourg, Belgium and other small monarchies. I am so happy right now, I have the flag hanging outside my apartment building.
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Sydney Morning Herald/AFP/Dimitar Dilkoff 23.5.2006
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"Supporters of Montenegrin independence celebrate in Podgorica on Sunday night"

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I think the Montenegro's independence could bode well for the return of the monarchy. The country has only some 650,000 citizens and creating a public relations campaign to restore the monarchy now would be ideal. Let the peoples enthusiasm for independence carry over to Crown Prince Nicholas II
The prince recently established the Petrovitch Njegos Foundation in Montenegro to be involved with "humanitarian and charitable projects." Nikola also has established the Foundation of the Order of Danilo I, which according to its website is supposed to support the Petrovitch Foundation in its charitable activities.

Source: http://www.orderofdanilo.org/en/index.htm
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Montenegro's Prince Backs Independence

By DUSAN STOJANOVIC, Associated Press Writer

The heir to Montenegro's defunct throne is an architect and motorbike rider who lives 800 miles away in Paris. Now he's back to vote yes to his tiny Balkan country's independence from Serbia.

However, Crown Prince Nikola II Petrovic Njegos, who has lived in self-imposed exile for most of his life, worries about "trouble" after Sunday's referendum.


Source: Associated Press; http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/nation...os_Prince.html
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PODGORICA, Serbia-Montenegro - The heir to Montenegro's defunct throne is an architect and motorbike rider who lives 800 miles away in Paris. Now he's back to vote yes to his tiny Balkan country's independence from Serbia.
However, Crown Prince Nikola II Petrovic Njegos, who has lived in self-imposed exile for most of his life, worries about "trouble" after Sunday's referendum.

Croatia to Recognise Montenegro
26 May 2006 - Croatia would be among the first countries, together with the European Union, to recognise Montenegro as an independent country, Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader said, 'CT' reports. "Whatever the citizens of Montenegro have decided in their referendum, Croatia will accept once all official conditions have been met," Sanader said.

Redrawing the Balkans, again
European mapmakers will have to go back to the drawing board. The people of Montenegro have voted to become the world's newest nation.

The expected loss of Kosovo will be an even bigger blow than Montenegro's departure. Besides having a population of about 2 million, Kosovo is considered the cradle of Serbia's culture and is the seat of the Serbian Orthodox Church.
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Where does Crown Prince Nikola, his wife Crown Princess Francine and their daughter and son lives? In Montenegro or in France?

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Where does Crown Prince Nikola, his wife Crown Princess Francine and their daughter and son lives? In Montenegro or in France?

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Although they do have a home in France where they have lived for quite some time, apparently they have already had some property in Montenegro returned to them (not sure which specific properties, though).
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Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are spearheading efforts to turn formerly war-torn Montenegro into “the new Monaco”.
The Hollywood couple admit they collect houses like other collect paintings, and have been personally encouraged by the heir to the Montenegran throne, Crown Prince Nicholas, to add to their property portfolio by investing in his country.

http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news?id=20182
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That's great news, Australian. A monarchy is always good for the economy, among other things because of the press and tabloids keeping royals on the cover all year 'round makes people intrigued on their lives. And this turns into travel, and travel means people spending lots of money into the local economy. Hotels, memorabilia, souverirs, etc. So, royals are very good for a growing Montenegrin economy. Especially if they are also photogenic and get the back up of Hollywood's Royalty. Montenegro is in a perfect location to become the new jet set jewel. Add to the royals a film festival and money will flow into the Montenegro economy by the truckloads!

Let's keep our fingers crossed, we could use a new (or recycled?) royal family around to give a tabloid break to the Windsors and the Grimaldi's etc. :)
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Ive been to Montenegro and the coast is more beautiful than southern France. Its all sand and not rocky like in France. Its just a spectacular country with huge potential. I once saw a pic of Prince Boris and he looks pretty hot. His dad looks like a typical person from the Balkans. I was going to go to Montenegro this summer but work came in the way. I plan on spending summer over their though. Its a great place.
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Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are spearheading efforts to turn formerly war-torn Montenegro into “the new Monaco”.
The Hollywood couple admit they collect houses like other collect paintings, and have been personally encouraged by the heir to the Montenegran throne, Crown Prince Nicholas, to add to their property portfolio by investing in his country.

http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news?id=20182
There is a more detailed article on the same subjet here:

CAN CATHERINE ZETA-JONES RESCUE A WHOLE COUNTRY?
http://www.njegoskij.org/menu_today/subArtTO_06047.php

and a complete part of the site is dedicated to the Montenegrin Royal Family:

THE MODERN ROYAL FAMILY OF MONTENEGRO AND ITS STATUS
http://www.njegoskij.org/menu_royalH...dernFamily.php

In general, this site seems completely dedicated to Montenegro with history pages (unfortunately the historic resources are in private access :( ) and up-to-date info on what's currently happening in the country. It is very active with everyday new articles on Montenegro from various international sources:

THE NJEGOSKIJ FUND PUBLIC PROJECT
http://www.njegoskij.org/

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Thanks for the article niafrondu62. Lets hope it all works out and it all goes well. It would be nice to bring something positive to the place given its history.

By the way, welcome to the board niafrondu62 :)
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yeah i agree Australian, and after so many other monarchies, not just in europe but elsewhere have been overthrown, it would be nice to see a return. anyway what is the situation there like right now?
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News of the Montenegrin Royal House in 2005
Investiture
4 Jun 2005
Cetinje-The Crown Prince, accompanied by the Crown Princess and Princess Altinai, held an Investiture at the Palace of King Nikola I this evening.
His Excellency The President of the Republic of Montenegro, Mr Filip Vujanovic, was received by His Royal Highness when The Crown Prince invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Danilo I of Montenegro...
Order of Prince Danilo I of Montenegro
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Investiture
3 Dec 2005
Paris-The Crown Prince, accompanied by the Crown Princess, Grand Duke Boris of Grahavo and Zeta, the Hereditary Prince of Montenegro and Princess Altinai, held an Investiture at Le Meurice this evening.
His Royal Highness the Count of Paris, Duke of France, Henri of Bourbon-Orleans, was received by His Royal Highness when The Crown Prince invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Grand Cross, Gold Star, of the Order of Prince Danilo I of Montenegro...
Order of Prince Danilo I of Montenegro
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Royal Visit to Monaco
7 Dec 2005
Monte Carlo-The Crown Prince was received in private by His Serene Highness the Prince of Monaco (Grand Cross, Gold Star, Order of Prince Danilo I).
John Gvozdenovic Kennedy (Grand Chancellor of the Royal House Orders) and Simon Piggott (Monaco Delegate of the Order of Prince Danilo I) were present...
Order of Prince Danilo I of Montenegro
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News of the Montenegrin Royal House in 2006
Royal visit to Italy-Day 1
31 Jan 2006
Rome-The Crown Prince was received in private this morning by His Most Eminent Highness the Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, Fra' Andrew Bertie, at the Magistral Palace.
The Crown Prince was invested with the Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of Malta. The Crown Prince invested the Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta with the Insignia of the Order of St. Peter of Cetinje and that of a Grand Cross with Diamond Star of the Order of Prince Danilo I of Montenegro...
Order of Prince Danilo I of Montenegro
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Royal visit to Italy-Day 2
1 Feb 2006
Rome-The Crown Prince was received this morning by His Royal Highness Prince Don Carlo of Bourbon Two-Sicilies, Duke of Calabria, at the Grand Chancellery of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George at Via Sistina, Rome.
The Crown Prince was invested with the Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Francis I...
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