Photo: Nuță Lucian from Cluj-Napoca, Romania / CC BY-SA 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Margareta of Romania occupies a fascinating role as Custodian of the Romanian Crown, and I find her story quietly dignified. Born in Switzerland in 1949, the eldest daughter of King Michael I, she took on her father's duties in 2016 and has led the House of Romania since his death in 2017. What strikes me is her background in diplomacy and humanitarian work through her royal foundation, rather than mere ceremony. In an age where monarchy can feel like spectacle, she carries her position with a sense of service. I respect royals who treat their inherited role as responsibility rather than privilege.
Overview
Margareta, Custodian of the Romanian Crown (Romanian: Custode al Coroanei române; born 26 March 1949) is the eldest daughter of King Michael I and Queen Anne of Romania. She assumed her father's duties in March 2016, upon his retirement, and has claimed the headship of the House of Romania since his death on 5 December 2017. She also heads the Margareta of Romania Royal Foundation.
Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Margareta of Romania
- Name (Japanese)
- マルガレータ・ドゥダ
- Reading
- まるがれーた・どぅだ
- Born
- March 26, 1949 (age 77)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Ox
- Origin
- Montchoisi Clinic, Canton of Berne, Switzerland
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- diplomat / businessperson
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Edinburgh
Awards & achievements
- 2023 Honorary Member of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- 2015 Gold Olympic Order
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.