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What happened to Bulgaria's monarchy?

Until 1946, Bulgaria was formally known as the Kingdom of Bulgaria because it had a monarch. What happened to the Bulgarian’s monarchy is an interesting story of global politics and the effects of war. As the timing would indicate, the catalyst for the change was World War II. Though Bulgaria initially declared neutrality, Tsar Boris III, the last reigning Tsar in Bulgaria, appointed a…
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Giovanna, Last Tsarina of Bulgaria

Early Life Giovanna Elisabetta Antonia Romana Maria was born on 13th November 1907; her parents were King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy and Queen Elena. Giovanna was born in Rome into the house of Savoy, as the fourth child of the couple; she had two older sisters Yolanda…
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Simeon II of Bulgaria attends national day celebrations in Sofia

Last week Bulgaria’s former King Simeon II attended the Bulgarian National Day celebration in the capital city of Sofia. His Majesty was later received by the President of the Bulgarian Republic in a reception. The national day celebration took place at the Monument of the Unknown Soldier. President Rumen Radev laid a wreath before a short military parade was held. The ceremony was also…
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Tsar Simeon of Bulgaria publishes new book

His Majesty Tsar Simeon of Bulgaria has this week published his latest book. The book is called “One Purpose, Bulgaria” and was released in a ceremony held at Vrana Palace in Bulgaria. “In the last 73 years, I have worked and devoted myself solely to the…