The Greek Royal Family is the former royal family of Greece, which ruled the country until the monarchy was abolished in 1974. The family is of Danish origin, descending from King Christian IX of Denmark. The last king, Constantine II, reigned from 1964 until the monarchy was dissolved, after which he went into exile. Today, the family is mostly based in London and other parts of Europe. Members of the royal family, including Crown Prince Pavlos and Princess Marie-Chantal, are involved in various charitable activities and maintain connections with other European royal families.