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Custodian of the Romanian Crown, Princess Margareta, says that Romania has lost King Mihai I, who for over nine decades had devoted all his powers to the Country, with loyalty and patience.
"Romanians, the Country has lost King Mihai I. For over nine decades, he devoted all his powers to Romania, with loyalty and patience. I have lost a parent, like all of you. A personal loss and a loss for the entire Nation. In these difficult moments, we are united in our suffering. With infinite love and strong principles, King Mihai wrote in the book of the Nation the most valuable page in contemporary history. His kindness and forgiveness overcame all the wrongdoings of the past century. His wisdom ensured the continuity of our identity, during moments of serious deviation from the natural course of the country. Our king was part of the Romanian State's fiber. Through his entire life, my father continued the liaison of the Royal Family with the Romanian nation. For our tomorrow, he gave us his today," the Princess says in the Declaration of the new head of the Royal Family of Romania, sent to Agerpres by His Majesty The King's Press Office.
According to the Custodian of the Romanian Crown, "a new time for the Royal House of Romania begins." "A new time for the Royal House of Romania begins. With the same principles and feelings as my father's, I will continue to serve the fundamental interests of the Romanian people. So help us God!," the declaration of the Custodian of the Romanian Crown also shows. King Mihai I died on Tuesday, at the age of 96, at his residence in Switzerland, the Royal House announced earlier.
