Who would be Tsar of Bulgaria today?
Simeon II
Bulgarian royal family
| House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (Bulgarian royal line) | |
|---|---|
| Current head | Simeon II |
| Final ruler | Simeon II |
| Titles | Prince (Княз), Tsar (Цар) |
| Estate(s) | Vrana Palace |
What is the first name of the Tsar of Bulgaria?
List of Bulgarian monarchs
| Monarchy of Bulgaria | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Style | His Majesty |
| First monarch | Asparukh (as Khan) |
| Last monarch | Simeon II (as Tsar) |
When did Bulgaria abolish the monarchy?
September 1946
In September 1946, the monarchy was abolished by plebiscite, and young Tsar Simeon was sent into exile. The Communists now openly took power, with Vasil Kolarov becoming president and Dimitrov becoming Prime Minister. Free elections promised for 1946 were blatantly rigged and were boycotted by the opposition.
Who is the crown prince of Bulgaria?
Kardam
Kardam was born after the abolition of the Bulgarian monarchy. As such, it was only by courtesy that he was sometimes styled as if being a crown prince….Kardam, Prince of Turnovo.
| Kardam | |
|---|---|
| Father | Simeon II of Bulgaria |
| Mother | Margarita Gómez-Acebo y Cejuela |
| Religion | Bulgarian Orthodoxy |
Who was the last king of Bulgaria?
Simeon Saxecoburggotski, formerly Simeon II, also known as Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha or Simeon Coburgotski, (born June 16, 1937, Sofia, Bulg.), the last king of Bulgaria, reigning as a child from 1943 to 1946 as Simeon II. He later served as the country’s prime minister (2001–05).
What happened to the Bulgarian royal family?
In 1946 the monarchy was abolished as a consequence of a referendum, and Simeon was forced into exile in Spain. He returned to his home country in 1996, formed the political party National Movement Simeon II (NMSP) and was elected Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria from July 2001 until August 2005.
What royal families still exist?
List
| Realm / Kingdom | Monarch (Birth) | House |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Queen Elizabeth II (b. 1926) | Windsor |
| Kingdom of Bahrain | King Hamad bin Isa (b. 1950) | Al Khalifa |
| Kingdom of Belgium | King Philippe (b. 1960) | Saxe-Coburg and Gotha |
| Kingdom of Bhutan | King Jigme Khesar Namgyel (b. 1980) | Wangchuck |
Who is the last king of Bulgaria?
Simeon Saxecoburggotski
Simeon Saxecoburggotski, formerly Simeon II, also known as Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha or Simeon Coburgotski, (born June 16, 1937, Sofia, Bulg.), the last king of Bulgaria, reigning as a child from 1943 to 1946 as Simeon II. He later served as the country’s prime minister (2001–05). On Aug.