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Romania prince stripped of title by former king for lacking 'modest moral principles'
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| Last Edited | IndyGeorgia Aug 19, 2015 09:00pm |
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| Author | AP |
| Media | Newspaper - Daily Telegraph |
| News Date | Thursday, August 20, 2015 02:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Romania's former King Michael has stripped his only grandson of his royal title in a move that has stunned Romanians.
Michael said in a statement that he had withdrawn the royal titles and privileges from the popular Prince Nicholas because the family should be led by someone who is "modest, well-balanced and with moral principles".
The popular Nicholas, 30, who was third in line to the throne after his aunt and his mother, has lived in Romania for five years, is unmarried, and is known for his dedication to ecology, cycling and literacy.
In April, he cycled from the northern region of Transylvania to the Black Sea port of Constanta in a 625-mile journey to raise money for children's issues.
The king's statement on Monday sparked speculation that a jealous relative had sought to edge Nicholas out of the succession.
Nicholad's popularity has grown since the surprise announcement and his Facebook page has 23,000 likes. Reports say he has left Romania. |
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