Romanian Castles, Palaces and Residences

[LadyRohan]

Originally Posted by RoyalJewelish

Seeing the way the Royals have still remained at Elisabeta Palace, I don't think they have any intention of moving out

They are still in court mourning, and nothing will be done to leave the palace during that time. I’d like to see a Western government be so tonedeaf as to remove a former royal family riding a wave of increased popularity and sympathy from a royal palace in the middle of deep mourning.

If one wishes to see the monarchy, and the Custodian, rise further in popularity, maybe that’s what the government should do. Demand them out and see what happens with public opinion.

That being said, as long as the the statute regarding the Royal Family isn’t implemented, there are no signs that politicians wish to forcibly remove the Custodian, Prince Radu and Princess Maria from the Elisabeta Palace, in what would undoubtedly be a pr-disaster for republican politicians and a massive boost for the Royal Family and the cause of monarchy.

I’m sure they’ll find a better way to compromise.
Well. I hope.

Politicians are fickle beings.

[maria-olivia]

They don't want to pay a rent. They want to stay one year without paying. Both were refused and they are right . They spent a huge amount of money for King Michael's Funerals because of the broadcast.
I hope a Royalist will give them a house to leave in Bucarest.
Romanian Government has for the moment other political problems to solve . The late King 's Children if they stay in Romanian they have to pay or go far away at Peles Castle who needs urgent Renovation .

[LadyRohan]

Originally Posted by maria-olivia

They don't want to pay a rent. They want to stay one year without paying. Both were refused and they are right . They spent a huge amount of money for King Michael's Funerals because of the broadcast.
I hope a Royalist will give them a house to leave in Bucarest.
Romanian Government has for the moment other political problems to solve . The late King 's Children if they stay in Romanian they have to pay or go far away at Peles Castle who needs urgent Renovation .

All due respect, the issue of rent has nothing to do with this.

[Cory]

Originally Posted by maria-olivia

They don't want to pay a rent. They want to stay one year without paying. Both were refused and they are right . They spent a huge amount of money for King Michael's Funerals because of the broadcast.
I hope a Royalist will give them a house to leave in Bucarest.
Romanian Government has for the moment other political problems to solve . The late King 's Children if they stay in Romanian they have to pay or go far away at Peles Castle who needs urgent Renovation .

There are negotiations and nothing is excluded at the moment.

[LadyRohan]

Originally Posted by Cory

There are negotiations and nothing is excluded at the moment.

I guess those of us who said this would be negotiated and handled discreetly, during the period of court mourning placing bounds on how to deal with the Royal Family formally for a while still, got this one right.

Again.

[An Ard Ri]

Is there any news on where the Crown Princess will take up residence after they leave the Elisabeta Palace next month?

[LadyFinn]

The Romanian royal family will continue to reside at the Elisabeta Palace in Bucharest but will pay a rent for the use of the property, the public television TVR reported. This follows the negotiations between the Royal House and the Administration of the State Protocol Patrimony (RAAPPS).
Romanian royal family to rent Bucharest residence

[Cory]

Originally Posted by LadyFinn

The Romanian royal family will continue to reside at the Elisabeta Palace in Bucharest but will pay a rent for the use of the property, the public television TVR reported. This follows the negotiations between the Royal House and the Administration of the State Protocol Patrimony (RAAPPS).
Romanian royal family to rent Bucharest residence

That's a very good solution. If somebody wants a state property a rent is normal to be paid.

[maria-olivia]

We will see less Receptions ! and less staff !

[An Ard Ri]

I'm glad that the Royal Family will continue to reside at the Elisabeta Palace in Bucharest and that a compromise has been reached!

[Cory]

Originally Posted by An Ard Ri

I'm glad that the Royal Family will continue to reside at the Elisabeta Palace in Bucharest and that a compromise has been reached!

There is no compromise at the moment but only a temporary solution.

[An Ard Ri]

Thats still better than nothing in my book.

[Duc_et_Pair]

We all have to pay mortgage or rent. No one forces Margareta to make use of Elisabeta Palace. It is her own choice to use it. Or not.

[Cory]

Who wants to use a state property has to pay the rent and the rent has to be decided taking into account how big is the residence and where it us situated.

[tommy100]

This seems all perfectly reasonable to me, the RF hold no official role in the country so why should they live in a State property for free? Now if they want to use a state owned property that has historical and personal connection to them and their family then of course its nice if they can be allowed but again, not for free.

[Cory]

The discussion is only about two daughters and one son in law of the late King. The other descendants of the King do not live there and have not asked to live there.

[Duc_et_Pair]

Originally Posted by Cory

The discussion is only about two daughters and one son in law of the late King. The other descendants of the King do not live there and have not asked to live there.

I thought Margareta lives at Savarsin?

[Cory]

Originally Posted by Duc_et_Pair

I thought Margareta lives at Savarsin?

Savarsin is a private property of the daughters of the late King and is in Arad county in the western part of Romania.

[LadyRohan]

Originally Posted by Duc_et_Pair

I thought Margareta lives at Savarsin?

She does, but she and Prince Radu divide their time between Savarsin and Elisabeta Palace, while Princess Maria primarily resides in the latter.

The issue of rent is standard, a compromise to those opposed to the idea and a small concession on the part of its supporters, so nothing surprising or revolutionary.

[RoyalJewelish]

Originally Posted by tommy100

This seems all perfectly reasonable to me, the RF hold no official role in the country so why should they live in a State property for free? Now if they want to use a state owned property that has historical and personal connection to them and their family then of course its nice if they can be allowed but again, not for free.

Actually they do have an official role, they're diplomats of the country, the head of the house (formerly King Michael, now Crown Princess Margareta) and heir (formerly Crown Princess Margareta, now Princess Elena) are members of the Senate of Romania, the crown princess is president of the Romanian Red Cross

Originally Posted by Cory

The discussion is only about two daughters and one son in law of the late King. The other descendants of the King do not live there and have not asked to live there.

They haven't asked not to live there, there hasn't been any clarification whatsoever

Originally Posted by Duc_et_Pair

I thought Margareta lives at Savarsin?

Savarsin Palace is the Christmas residence of the royal family

Originally Posted by Cory

Savarsin is a private property of the daughters of the late King and is in Arad county in the western part of Romania.

It is not private property of the daughters, it's owned by the Crown Princess

Crown Princess Margareta also owns the entire Peles park and complex, Peles Castle is a museum but they sometimes do also reside in the smaller castle of Pelisor