Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha is a Bulgarian politician and former monarch, born on June 16, 1937. He served as the last Tsar of Bulgaria from 1943 until the monarchy was abolished in 1946. After living in exile for several decades, he returned to Bulgaria in 1996 and later entered politics, becoming Prime Minister from 2001 to 2005. As a member of the Saxe-Coburg and Gotha dynasty, Simeon is a descendant of European royal families. His reign was marked by significant political changes, and he remains a notable figure in Bulgaria's modern history, advocating for democratic reforms and economic development.