The title "Crown Prince of Greece" refers to the heir apparent to the Greek throne. Historically, Greece was a monarchy until it was abolished in 1974. The last reigning monarch was King Constantine II, who had a son, Prince Pavlos, often recognized as the current Crown Prince. The Greek royal family has roots in various European royal houses, including the House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg. Although Greece is now a republic, the title remains a part of the country's cultural heritage and is often associated with the legacy of the monarchy in Greece.