King Carol II of Romania earned the title “The Manipulative King” for his many political ploys, both inside and outside of Romania. But, fascinating as Carol II’s exploits in the game of thrones might have been, the real manipulations weren’t political—they were personal. Move over Harry; from abdications to coups to secret marriages, Carol II was the ultimate playboy prince. 1. His Grand-Uncle Raised HimCarol II was born in Romania in 1893. He was the son of Crown Prince Ferdinand I and Crown Princess Marie of Romania. But unless you were looking at his family tree, you wouldn’t have known wh…