Greece's former royal family regains citizenship, surname De Gréce

FILE PHOTO: Greece's former Crown Prince Pavlos, former Prince Nikolaos and former Prince Philippos follow the coffin of former King of Greece Constantine II on the day of his funeral, in Athens, Greece, January 16, 2023. REUTERS/Louiza Vradi/File Photo

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's former royal family has been granted Greek citizenship and pledged loyalty to the republic in a landmark move 50 years after the country abolished the monarchy.

Ten members of the family, including the children and grandchildren of former King Constantine who died in 2023, applied for citizenship last week.