Personalities of Romania, France, US, decorated by Princess Margareta

A number of personalities of Romania, the United States of America, France, and Switzerland were decorated, on Sunday, by Princess Margareta, on the occasion of the events held in honor of the anniversary of 25 years since her return to her homeland, among them Frederic Mitterand, the nephew of the former president of France.

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Frederic Mitterand, a former Minister of Culture of France (2009-2012), the nephew of the former French head of state Francois Mitterand, received the Order of the Crown of Romania in the rank of Commodore for his entire cultural, civic and political activity, noted through the interest and help lent to developing the international cultural scene, for his activity in the realm of television, cinema and music, but also for the help lent to the royal family.

"It is a wonderful moment for me. The decoration is a tribute of friendship and for me it is a moment of appreciation. As many Frenchmen, I will never forget the importance of King Mihai I in the Second World War. King Mihai freed Romania from the fascist government, worked his whole life for democracy and now Princess Margareta does exactly the same. The Royal Family of Romania works for the prestige of Romania, and is very popular here for doing a great deal for this country", said Frederic Mitterand.

On the same occasion, the Princess has also decorated, on Sunday, in the name of the King, a series of personalities of Romania, the United States of America, France, and Switzerland.

The King Mihai Medal for loyalty was bestowed upon Patricia Klecanda, the director of the Princess Margareta of Romania Foundation [FPMR] (New York, USA), the executive director of the FPMR, Mugurel Margarit-Enescu and upon...