Constantine II of Greece quotes

Constantine II of Greece was the last King of Greece, reigning from 1964 until the abolition of the monarchy in 1973. His reign was marked by political instability and the rise of the military junta. He spent much of his life in exile after leaving Greece in 1967. Here are 3 of his quotes:

I consider myself King of the Hellenes and sole expression of legality in my country until the Greek people freely decide otherwise. I fully expected that the [military] regime would depose me eventually. They are frightened of the Crown because it is a unifying force among the people.

Constantine II of Greece

I don't have a name - my family doesn't have a name. The law that Mr. Papandreou passed basically says that he considers that I am not Greek and that my family was Greek only so long as we were exercising the responsibilities of sovereign, and I had to go out and acquire a name. The problem is that my family originates from Denmark, and the Danish royal family haven't got a surname.

Constantine II of Greece