Greek monarchy

The Rejection of Monarchy in Greek Culture: From Ancient Greece to Modern Times

Unlike cultures that historically revered their monarchies as near-divine or untouchable figures, Greeks have consistently insisted that their leaders remain grounded, accessible, and subject to scrutiny. The more one studies Greek history, the clearer it becomes: Greece has always approached...

King Otto, the Bavarian Who Longed for His ‘Beloved Greece’

King Otto, the Bavarian prince who ruled as King of Greece from May 27, 1832 until he was deposed on October 23, 1862, was a polarizing figure who tried to bring Greece out of the chaos of revolution into...

Former Greek King Constantine Would Return to Throne if People Wanted Him

Former king of Greece, Constantine, said he is not interested in entering Greek politics because he doesn't know anything about politics. He refuses to apologize for the coup in Greece because he was not aware that a move for...

Former Greek King Sells London House to Move to Greece

The last king of Greece, Constantine Glucksburg, is leaving his long time residency in London, UK, and is planning to return to Greece. Glucksburg was Greece's king from 1964 to 1973. Much of his reign was during the Greek military dictatorship that was...