In a high-stakes interview, Pavlos de Grèce, the former Crown Prince of Greece, delivered a carefully balanced message: he is a loyal citizen of the Republic but one whose “blood” and education keep him permanently tethered to the political arena.
When pressed by Greek journalist Nikos Chatzinikolaou on whether he would follow the path of King Simeon of Bulgaria, who returned from exile to become Prime Minister, Pavlos did not issue a flat “never.”
“Many things pass through my mind,” he admitted when asked about establishing a party. While he followed this up by adding he is “not a politician,” the phrase suggests he is at least weighing his options.
He emphasized that politics is “in his blood” and that his life has been shaped by it since birth, citing his studies in International Relations as a permanent foundation for his interest in Greek affairs.
Redefining “political activity” in Greece
Pavlos appears to be positioning himself as a “bridge figure” rather than a traditional candidate. By emphasizing his global connections, he is framing his potential influence as “useful service” rather than “partisan politics.”
“I have very strong relationships with other countries, companies, and people who can be useful to Greece…if there is a way to bring them here to help, I will certainly do it,” he maintained.
Pavlos de Grèce stresses constitutional loyalty to Greece
To avoid the “royalist” stigma that has historically triggered Greek voters, Pavlos was firm on the current legal order. He noted that after fifty years, the Republic is strong and the Constitution is “secure.”
He explicitly stated that the issue of a monarchy is not on the table and reminded viewers that he lives in Greece with Greek citizenship and a legal surname (“De Grèce”), living “among the people.”
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