Remembering King Michael of Romania

all photos @Daniel Angelescu/Romanian Royal House

On November 30, a Romanian Orthodox and military ceremony took place at the  New Archbishop's and Royal Cathedral in Curtea de Argeș to honor the seventh anniversary of King Michael's death on December 5, 2017.  

Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Crown, HRH Prince Radu, HRH Princess Helen, HRH Princess Sophie, and HRH Princess Maria participated in the parade. Princess Helen's son, Nicholas, and his wife, Alina, and their two children, Mihai and Marie Alexandra were also present. 

Members of the Royal Council and Her Majesty's Household also attended the ceremony.

. In the New Archbishop's and Royal Cathedral, personalities from Romanian civil society came to commemorate the late King Michael, many of whom have been faithful to the sovereign and the Romanian Crown since the first moments of 1990.

Upon arrival at the cathedral, the Custodian of the Crown and Prince Radu were greeted by the soldiers of the 33rd "Posada" Mountain Hunter Battalion. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness bowed before the unit's Battle Flag and the Custodian of the Crown reviewed the military formation of 60 Mountaineers.  The Battalion was awarded the Medal of Loyalty to the Romanian Crown.

The religious ceremony was officiated by His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph of Western and Southern Europe and His Eminence Varlaam Ploiesteanul, patriarchal vicar bishop, along with a council of priests from the Archdiocese of Argeș and Muscel.

Following the service, the Royal Family took part in the prayer for Eternal Remembrance at  King Michael's tomb,  Members of the Royal Family placed wreaths on the graves of King Michael, Queen Anne, Queen Mother Helen, King Carol II, and Prince Nicholas.

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