Location in relation to the surroundings

The monument is located in the King Michael I Square, at the intersection of Kiseleff Boulevard and Arh. Mincu Street, near Kiseleff Park; near the Monument to the Heroes of the Air.

Text of the inscription

On the plinth: Michael I King of Romania

On the left plaque: The royal crown is not a symbol of the past, but a unique representation of our independence, sovereignty and unity. The crown is a reflection of the state and the nation. The Crown strengthened Romania through loyalty, courage, respect, seriousness and modesty. I do not see nowadays Romania as a heritage from our parents, but as a country that we borrowed from our children. May God help us all! Mihai R

On the right plaque:

Founding of the Royal Family of Romania

1866-1914 Reign of King Carol I

1877-1878 Romanian War of Independence

1881 Romania gains its sovereignty

1914-1927 Reign of Kind Ferdinand I

1918 The Great Union

1922 The Coronation in Alba Iulia

1930-1940 Reign of Kind Carol II

1927-1930; 1940-1947 Reign of King Michael I

1997 King's Michael and the Royal Family's return to the country

General description

The monument consists of a bust of King Michael I, portraying him as a sovereign in military uniform, in the centre, as well as two plaques on both sides of the bust, bearing a fragment from King Michael's speech in the Parliament of Romania on the occasion of his 90^th birthday and a short timeline of remarkable moments in the history of the Royal Family. The bust of King Michael was made of bronze, stands 135 cm high and was mounted on a 180 cm high pedestal.

Condition

Good

The circumstances of unveiling

The monument of King Michael was unveiled at the same time as the little square bearing the name of the Romanian sovereign, on 25 October 2012, when he turned 91 years old. The ceremony was attended by King Michael I, members of the Royal Family of Romania and national and local officials. The erection of the little square and the monument is an act of recognition of Michael I as a leading figure. The bronze bust was made by sculptor Valentin Tanase and was unveiled by King Michael I himself.

Later history

Contemporary importance

Occasionally, ceremonies are organised for the celebration of Royalty in Romania or to honour King Michael I.

Publications, sources, links

http://statuidinbucuresti.blogspot.com/2015/04/regele-mihai-al-romaniei.html

https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pia%C8%9Beta_Regelui_din_Bucure%C8%99ti//ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pia%C8%9Beta_Regelui_din_Bucure%C8%99ti

http://www.familiaregala.ro/stiri/articol/piateta-regelui

https://evz.ro/Regele-Mihai-I-la-ANIVERSAREA-celor-91-de-ani-1007479.html

http://www.romaniaregala.ro/jurnal/flori-la-piateta-regelui/ro/jurnal/flori-la-piateta-regelui/