Take, for instance, theuntold truth of the Dutch royal family.
Or thereal story behind Monaco’s royal family.
Or the enduring, albeit complicated, legacy of Romania’s royal family.
Margareta, Custodian of the Crown of Romania, is a key player.
Here’s what you gotta know about Margareta of Romania.
Margareta grew up in Europe
Margareta of Romania had a very unique childhood.
She read, watched television, and hung out with her friends.
Then I invited my friends from school, and I was very popular among them!"
When Margareta was born, Prince Philip was asked to be her godfather.
Margareta kept a close relationship withPrince Philip and Queen Elizabeth IIinto adulthood, sometimes returning to England to visit.
Not long before Queen Elizabeth’s death, Margareta visited her at her home.
Margareta was also sure to release a statement upon Prince Philip’s death.
Inspired by the people she met, Margareta initially wanted to pursue an art degree.
“This combination of studies was very interesting.”
The educational path Margareta took would prove useful later in her career.
“I was lucky, because I later did sociological research work for 9 years.
Margareta remained involved in similar organizations after her time at the United Nations ended.
The Romanian royal worked for the International Development Fund for Agriculture, continuing to help those in need.
However, about 15 years into her career, Margareta’s path completely changed.
The Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu had died, and the country was on the verge of major change.
“Getting on the plane was quite emotional.
We didn’t know what was going to happen to us.
Margareta knew instantly that Romania was where she needed to be.
Arriving on Romanian soil, I felt for the first time in my life a whole person!
Before, I always had the feeling that half of my being was missing,” Margareta told Adevarul.
She got married in 1996
Margareta of Romania has had multiple loves in her life.
“I never stopped loving him, but one day it just didn’t feel right.
A few years later, Margareta met her husband, Radu Duda.
Through this, Radu met Margareta, and in 1996, the two tied the knot.
Margareta and Radu have been together ever since.
The revolution led to the creation of a republic in Romania rather than a return to a monarchy.
She also inherited the title of Her Majesty Queen Margareta, though she doesn’t use “queen.”
We can do a lot for the country.
And we obviously aim to continue this,” Margareta told Royal Central.
There is, however, always the possibility that the Romanian citizens will vote to restore the monarchy.
The issue never made a ballot, but it could in the future.
What some are more concerned with, though, is the Romanian royal family’s internal issues.
“I see this distinction as a tribute to my ancestors.
In its 150 years of existence, the Royal House has always regarded Education as a priority.
Honorary degrees aren’t the only prestigious honors Margareta has racked up.
Her Majesty has multiple honorary citizenships and has won a handful of awards.
