King of Greece

King of Greece. The Kingdom of Greece was established in 1832, after the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire, with Otto of Greece as its first monarch, following the Treaty of Constantinople and the London Conference. The Bavarian Palace in Munich was the birthplace of Otto of Greece, who was supported by the United Kingdom, France, and Russia. The Greek Constitution of 1844 defined the role of the monarch, with influences from the Constitution of Belgium and the Constitution of Denmark.

● History of

the Monarchy The House of Wittelsbach ruled Greece from 1832 to 1862, with Otto of Greece as the first monarch, followed by the House of Glücksburg from 1863 to 1973, starting with George I of Greece, who was related to Christian IX of Denmark and Victoria of the United Kingdom. The Greek Royal Family was also connected to the Romanov dynasty of Russia through Olga Constantinovna of Russia, who married George I of Greece. The Balkan Wars and World War I had significant impacts on the Kingdom of Greece, with the country participating in the Treaty of Bucharest and the Treaty of Sèvres. The Greek monarchy was also influenced by the British Royal Family, with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh being a member of the Greek Royal Family and marrying Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.

● List of Kings of Greece

The list of Kings of Greece includes Otto of Greece, George I of Greece, Constantine I of Greece, Alexander of Greece, George II of Greece, Paul of Greece, and Constantine II of Greece, who was related to Frederik IX of Denmark and Ingrid of Sweden. Other notable members of the Greek Royal Family include Helen of Greece and Denmark, who married Carol II of Romania, and Marina of Greece and Denmark, who married Prince George, Duke of Kent. The Greek Royal Family was also connected to the Belgian Royal Family through Astrid of Sweden, who married Leopold III of Belgium.

● Powers and Responsibilities

The King of Greece had significant powers and responsibilities, including the ability to appoint the Prime Minister of Greece and to dissolve the Hellenic Parliament. The monarch also played a role in the Greek Armed Forces, with the King serving as the commander-in-chief. The Greek monarchy was also involved in the Foreign policy of Greece, with the King representing the country at international events, such as the Congress of Berlin and the Treaty of Lausanne. The King of Greece was also the head of the Greek Orthodox Church, with the Patriarch of Constantinople playing a significant role in the country's religious affairs.

● Succession to

the Throne The succession to the Greek throne was governed by the Greek Constitution and the House of Glücksburg's rules of succession, with the throne passing to the monarch's eldest son or daughter. The Law of Succession was influenced by the Salic law and the Act of Settlement 1701. Notable successors to the throne include George II of Greece, who succeeded his father Constantine I of Greece, and Paul of Greece, who succeeded his brother George II of Greece. The Greek Royal Family was also connected to the Norwegian Royal Family through Maud of Wales, who married Haakon VII of Norway.

● Abolition of

the Monarchy The Greek monarchy was abolished in 1973, following a referendum in which the majority of the population voted in favor of a republican form of government. The Greek Republic was established, with a President of Greece serving as the head of state. The abolition of the monarchy was influenced by the Greek military junta of 1967-1974 and the Metapolitefsi, with Constantine Karamanlis playing a significant role in the country's transition to a republic. The Greek Royal Family continues to exist, with Constantine II of Greece and his family living in London and Athens. Category:Monarchies