British journalist Charlie Ottley receives Romanian citizenship
The British journalist and film producer Charlie Ottley, who is behind the Wild Carpathia and Flavours of Romania series, has obtained Romanian citizenship and is set to take the oath of allegiance this week.
The National Authority for Citizenship announced that the oath will be taken by several foreigners on November 6.
“The solemnity of the session […] is strengthened by the diversity of the countries of origin of the new Romanian citizens, who come from countries such as the United States of America, Great Britain, Italy, Turkey, Brazil, Jordan, Lebanon, Serbia, and India, a fact which confirms Romania’s global vocation and the strength of its human and diplomatic ties,” the ANC announced, cited by HotNews.
According to the same source, persons who have made significant contributions to the promotion of Romanian culture, civilization, and heritage will also take the oath, such as Charley Ottley.
“Through his exceptional documentaries, Wild Carpathia and Flavours of Romania, he has masterfully captured the spirit, authenticity, and picturesque beauty of Romania,” said the interim president of the ANC, Claudia Ţapardel.
Ottley moved to a traditional house in Șirnea, central Romania, five years ago and became an honorary citizen of Brașov. He was later nominated for honorary citizenship by the Romanian Ambassador to London, Her Excellency Laura Popescu, for cultural services to Romania.
The British journalist is a well-known figure in Romania. He was awarded the Cross of the Romanian Royal House for Wild Carpathia, received the award for the best campaign promoting Romania abroad at the Romania Insider Awards, along with the Cultural Merit Order, as well as the award for “The Most Important Initiative in Media and Journalism” at the Romania TopHotel Awards.
Charlie Ottley was born in a small village in Hampshire, Great Britain. He produced several promotional materials about Transylvania and Brașov, which were broadcast by national television stations and by BBC World. He also launched the Wild Danube documentary in Tulcea in 2021.
(Photo source: Inquam Photos | Cornel Putan)
