The position of the Royal Family and attitudes to restoration

[iakynthi]

It's absolutely true and I'm going to give you an example:I'm a commoner of byzantine descent(which propably means of greek ancient descent,who knows,nobody can go that far).How can I accept as my king someone of danish-russian-german origin?You see:he's going to be the king while me and the majority of Ellines have 100% greek blood?Forget it...

[Odette]

Originally Posted by sgl

It seems to me that the decision should be up to the people of Greece. Whatever the people of Greece decide, the former Greek royal family should accept gracefully. To me, this is the very idea of regal behavior.

The referendum results of 1974 have been accepted by the Royal family when Greeks voted by a large majority to abolish the Monarchy.
The Constitution of 1974 changed Greece to a Democracy.
The issue is that the GRF cannot obtain Greek citizenship since they refuse to adopt a family name by which they would be recognised.

Originally Posted by iakynthi

It's absolutely true and I'm going to give you an example:I'm a commoner of byzantine descent(which propably means of greek ancient descent,who knows,nobody can go that far).How can I accept as my king someone of danish-russian-german origin?

Iakynthi, I understand what you say and accept this as a feeling the majority of the Greeks have. Although I consider myself a monarchist and have great respect for Q Anne Marie and K Constantine, I cannot see a restoration happening.
Someone said that peasants and aristocracy love the monarchy and Greece has neither.

[iakynthi]

Hello,Odette!
I want to make clear that I respect every human being,but history has proved that Konstantinos was not a good king.I don't want to go further(these things are already written down),I only want to show to you that greek people have made the right decision.

[Odette]

Everything changes with times and the younger Greeks feel no connection to the GRF. Constantine was 24 when he inherited the throne and was ill prepared to assume this role. Q Frederika was despised by most Greeks and politicians capitalised on this, the rest as you say is history.
I was there when the colonels took over and when they fell and Karamanlis returned from Paris. They were heady times and a lot happenned. Only Greeks who live in Greece have the right to determine what kind of country and leaders they want. Us of the diaspora can think and reminisce and dream but have no rights other that discussing about it. I am happy for the chance to "talk" with you.

[iakynthi]

Thanks a lot,Odette!
I first thought I was talking with a native American,so it's good to know that you come from Greece.You know more,then.I'm only 27,but I studied many things(including History and Archaeology),that's why I think I have the right to talk about historical facts.Once again,thank you!
Have a nice day!

[Odette]

Native American? No but thanks for your kind words. I am Greek. Age has nothing to do with knowledge and Greece has so much history. The GRF is part of our modern history and it is unfortunate that they are considered foreigners. They speak our language, are part of our faith and love the country. It is sad for them but as you said, the country is progressing and the Greeks are happy with their choices.

[iakynthi]

Hello,Odette!
Sorry for being late to answer.I would like you to know that most Greeks don't really care about Pavlos or MC.It's also difficult to find information about them.There are only two magazines,Life & Style and Vogue,that have regular interviews or news about them and we are talking about magazines that only few people usually buy.

[Odette]

Hello iakynthi.
The truth is I feel very strongly about the family except for these two. Unfortunately Pavlos may have married a rich lady and I am happy for him but MC was the wrong choice in terms of the status of the GRF.
In reality not much is known about K.C's younger children either. I know P Nikolaos stirs quite an interest when he visits and seems to be well liked.
Like you said, Life & Style and Vogue have information and still they should not be considered a source to learn anything about a true royal.
The GRF is not part of Greece's future and the next in line did nothing to deserve a place in that country.