The Romanian Coronation, 1922

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King Ferdinand of Romania, Romanian Royal Family, The Romanian Crown

The Romanian Crown bestowed to King Ferdinand 90 years ago, on 15 October 1922, at the Coronation ceremonial in Alba-Iulia.

The Crown Princess Margarita of Romania, Prince Radu and Prince Nicholas of Romania are scheduled to attend the 90 years celebrations of this important royal event in Alba-Iulia (Transylvania).

The Romanian Coronation of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie, Alba-Iulia 15 October 1922

The Times, 17 October 1922:

“Meaning of the Coronation” by R.W.Seton-Watson:

The Coronation of King Ferdinand as sovereign of Great Romania is an event of more than local significance, for it is intended to symbolize those national rights upon which the new Succession States rest, as against the dynastic rights to which the old Hapsburg Monarchy owed its existence […]

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