19 mai 2025

It is not the role of the Romanian Crown to comment on political matters. Nevertheless, it has always been the mission of the Crown to protect and promote our national interests. The phenomenon we witnessed during the recent electoral process in Romania is not unique. In recent years, elections in many countries have been dominated by heated disputes about procedures, doubts about the accuracy of the results, and significant swings among the electorate, which has moved away from established political parties, as well as a global wave of voting against incumbent administrations. From this point of view, Romania is not an anomaly; on the contrary, it reflects a pattern often encountered among contemporary democracies. All countries whose economies grow rapidly generate inequalities. We need to make greater investments in social services and develop specific policies for social and economic inclusion. Indeed, our economic development has been rapid, but uneven. We have well-paid specialists, while in half empty villages pensioners can barely afford their daily food. We invest in wireless technologies, but we have the lowest healthcare spending in the European Union. It is our duty to address these inequalities and to do so immediately. And, at the same time, we need to approach the relationship with the Romanian diaspora in a different way, more efficiently, more profoundly and more constantly. They need to feel part of Romanian life every day, not just before the elections, when we ask them to go out and vote. At the same time, we must not forget our achievements nor give in to pessimism. At no point in our modern history has Romania enjoyed a higher level of security and better conditions for economic prosperity than today, as a member of the European Union and NATO. Our country remains strong. Although our institutions have been and will continue to be questioned, they are functioning. Our economy remains attractive to investors. Our country remains true to its alliances. Romanians now fully enjoy the Schengen agreements. And our ties across the Prut remain true and solid. Finally, I hope that our public authorities will see the current cycle of elections for what it is: a cry of anguish, a passionate call from the hearts of voters who feel ignored and neglected by our current political system. We need to rethink the way our institutions work. We need to offer the Romanian electorate real political solutions, not coalition games. And we need to combat the growing cynicism among our youth about the honesty and efficiency of governance. My family will continue its historic mission of service for all Romanians, wherever they may be and however difficult it may be. So help us God! Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Romanian Crown