Restitution of Peles will be difficult

Paul Lambrino, the self-styled Prince Paul, stated earlier today that the restitution of Peles will be difficult.  That's an understatement.  Peles and Pelesor were the personal property of King Carol I, who left the estates to his successor, King Ferdinand.   When King Ferdinand died in 1927, he was succeeded by his grandson, Michael, a minor. Crown Prince Carol had renounced his rights.  

In his will, Ferdinand left Peles and Pelesor to his grandson, not his eldest son,  who was living in exile in France.

"I cannot understand how Peles Castle was given to my uncle, Michael."

Duh! It was the personal property of King Ferdinand who left it to his grandson, thus, bypassing Carol II.

He also stated emphatically: "Remember me, not my uncle King Michael."

In a recent poll, King Michael was named as the most respected man in Romania.  Paul Lambrino did not make the list, but his main supporter, President Basescu, was at the bottom of the list.  Basescu is not very popular in Romania.

The King's supporters swelled out in force after the Supreme Court made its ruling, which does not establish membership in the Royal Family, only that Carol's to Zizi Lambrino was legal according to law.  It was a morganatic marriage, and not approved by King Ferdinand.  Paul Lambrino has won the right to a share of King Carol II's personal property, but not private property that passed from Ferdinand to Michael.

One lawyer stated told the Romanian media:  "Carol Mircea, father of Prince Paul, the heir of Carol II in terms of wealth, but not of the Royal House, which has distinct statutes and regulations.  Carol Mircea's descendants are not included in the succession to the throne.  King Michael is the only one who can appoint the successor.  I agree with the decision of the Royal House, and the solution is obvious.  The court cannot interfere in the Royal Household."

The Romanian Supreme Court acknowledged that Carol Mircea is the son of Carol II, but this does not make Paul Lambrino an heir to the throne. 

Many of Michael's supporters believe that Paul wants to create political tension, but only the head of the Royal House has the right to determine membership in the Royal House. 

Another supporter of the King is Victor Ciorbea, a lawyer and former Prime Minister.  "Under no circumstances can Paul become heir to the throne.  His grandfather did not recognize his father. "

Paul will have the right to a percentage of King Carol II's private property, which never included Peles.

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