Kings of Romania

Reigned 1866-1914

Was elected as Prince of Romania in a plebiscite on 20 Apr. 1866.  On 24 Apr 1866 the other European Powers recognized him as Prince of Romania.  On 25 Oct. 1878 he assumed the qualification of Royal Highness.  On 26 Apr. 1881 he was proclamed King of Romania.  Knight of the Garter (1892).

Reigned 1914-1927.

Was named Crown Prince of Romania on 18 Mar. 1889.   KG (1924), GCB.

Reigned 1927-1930.

Renounced his rights to the Throne of Romania on 28 Dec. 1925, which were reinstated 8 June 1930.   KG (1938) Abdicated in favor of his son Mihai on 6 Sept. 1940)

Reinged 1927-1930 and 1940-1947.

Was Crown Prince of Romania, Grand Voivode of Alba Julia during his father's reign.  On 30 Dec. 1947 he was forced to abdicate and leave the country.  On 4 Mar. 1948 he resumed his claim to the Throne of Romania.

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