Members of Greece's former royal family have applied for citizenship and acknowledged the republican system of government, marking a significant gesture 50 years post-monarchy abolition.
Interior ministry official Athanasios Balerpas emphasized that the declaration by the relatives of the late king is a step towards resolving a historically pending matter. This could help close past accounts and enable a collective looking forward.
Leftwing politicians have expressed concerns over the family's choice of surname, De Grece, arguing it creates confusion despite the family's declaration to relinquish their royal titles and claims to the throne.
The Greek monarchy was abolished by a referendum in December 1974, leading to the stripping of citizenship from the royal family in 1994 amid disputes over property and titles.
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