Carol II of Romania
Carol II of Romania, (15 October 1893 – 4 April 1953) reigned as King of Romania from June 8, 1930 until September 6, 1940. Eldest son of Ferdinand I, King of Romania, and his wife, Queen Marie, a daughter of HRH Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, the second eldest son of Queen Victoria.
His remains returned to Romania
Carol died in Portugal in 1953; his remains were returned to Romania in 2003. His remains now lie in the Curtea de Arge? monastery, but outside of the church that is the burial place of most Romanian kings. His son and successor, Mihai did not participate in the ceremony, being represented by Princess Margarita and Prince Radu.
Related Topics:
Portugal - 2003 - Curtea de Arge? - Mihai - Margarita - Radu
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | The "playboy king" |
| ► | Rule |
| ► | Exile |
| ► | His remains returned to Romania |
| ► | Foreign Honors |
| ► | See also |
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