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A constitutional referendum was held in Greece on 29 July 1973. [1] The amendments would confirm the abolition (on 1 June) of the monarchy by the military junta and establish a republic. The proposal was approved by 78.6% of voters with a turnout of 75%. [2]
The following lists events that happened during 1973 in Greece. Incumbents. Monarch: Constantine II (until 1 June) ... Abolition of monarchy confirmed.
The monarchy of Greece was created by the London Conference of 1832 at which the First Hellenic Republic was abolished. [citation needed] The Greek crown was originally offered to Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha but he declined, later being elected the king of the Belgians.
A military coup d'état restored the monarchy in 1935 and Greece became a kingdom again until 1973. [ note 1 ] [ note 2 ] The kingdom was finally dissolved in the aftermath of a seven-year military dictatorship (1967–1974) and the Third Hellenic Republic was established following a referendum held in 1974.
The 1973 constitution is the second constitution in modern Greek history, after its predecessor constitution of 1968, to have resulted from a failed coup attempt by the Greek Navy. [5] The 1973 constitution contravenes article 137 paragraph 1 of its predecessor 1968 constitution which states "The fundamental provisions of the Constitution as ...
Now, to answer your question: Yes, the Greek monarchy was abolished in 1973. But thanks to royal etiquette, the family members still go by their official titles. According to Newsweek, this is ...
Greece: 1935 Greek monarchy referendum: 3 November 1935 monarchy restored 2.1 97.9 the referendum is viewed as having not been free or fair. [10] [11] [12] Greece: 1946 Greek referendum: 1 September 1946 monarchy retained 31.6 68.4 86.6 [13] Greece: 1973 Greek republic referendum: 29 July 1973 monarchy abolished 78.6 21.4 75.0 [14] Greece
Constantine II (Greek: Κωνσταντίνος Βʹ, romanized: Konstantínos II, pronounced [ˌkonsta(n)ˈdinos o ˈðefteros]; 2 June 1940 – 10 January 2023) [1] was the last king of Greece, reigning from 6 March 1964 until the abolition of the Greek monarchy on 1 June 1973.