Former prince Pavlos seeking to apply for Greek citizenship

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Pavlos, the son of former Greek King Constantine, is reportedly taking steps to regain Greek citizenship, but a key hurdle remains — the issue of a surname.

Under Greek law, applicants must provide a surname, but members of the former royal family, including Pavlos, have never had an official one.

Although the monarchy was abolished in Greece in 1974, former royals retained their right to citizenship, according to Greek Interior Minister officials.

Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece
Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece and Marie-Chantal, Crown Princess of Greece at King Charles’ coronation. Photo: finance.yahoo.com

They can reapply under a 1994 law, provided they declare their intention to accept Greece’s republican constitution and renounce any claim to a royal title.

Pavlos would need to make this declaration before an Athens registrar and select a surname for official records in order to receive Greek citizenship.

Source: Ekathimerini

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