Michael II of Tikata

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Michael II
King of Tikata and the other
Commonwealth of Nations
List
Reign16 May 1977 – present
(700147000000000000047 years, 7002189000000000000189 days)
Enthronement10 July 1978
PredecessorFerdinand V
Heir apparentPrince Ferdinand, Duke of Surmetia
Prime Ministers
Born (1954-08-29) 29 August 1954 (age 70)
Madakia, Tikata
ConsortCountess Cecilia van Groos (1980 –)
IssuePrince Ferdinand, Duke of Surmetia
Prince Frederick, Duke of Xanita
Anna Maria, Crown Princess of Zephyrus
Princess Tatiana
Full name
Michael Nicholas Frederick Edward
HouseHouse of Vastoe
FatherAlexander, Duke of Surmetia
MotherCatherina, Duchess of Surmetia
ReligionRoman Catholicism

Michael II (Michael Nicholas Frederick Edward; born 29 August 1954 in Madakia), is the King of Tikata and the constitutional monarch of five other member states in the Commonwealth of Nations. He succeeded to the throne of Tikata upon the death of his grandfather Ferdinand V on 16 May 1977. The son of the then-heir to throne, Alexander, Duke of Surmetia and of Catherina de Frisen, Michael was born at the Royal Residence in Madakia.

Upon his accession on 16 May 1977, Michael became Head of the Commonwealth and king of four independent Commonwealth countries: Tikata, Merusia, New South Dasimia, Lori Islands and Percheron. Today, in addition to the four of the aforementioned countries, Michael is King of Dasija and Lori Islands.

Michael was born in Madakia and educated privately at home. In 1980, he married Countess Cecilia van Groos, with whom he has four children: Ferdinand, Frederick, Anna Maria, and Tatiana.

He is closely related to other Internatian monarchs. In 2013, he was considered the most popular leader in Internatia.

Early life

Prince Michael of Tikata was born as first child of Alexander, Duke of Surmetia (1923 – 1967), who was a oldest son of Ferdinand V of Tikata (1894 – 1977) and Queen Maria Louisa of Tikata (née Princess of Saint Eva and Lepland) (1899 – 1991). His mother is Catherina, Duchess of Surmetia (née Catherina de Frisen) (b. 1931). Michael II has younger brother and sister:

Royal Family of Tikata

HM The King
HM The Queen


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Reign

Royal Monogram

On 16 May 1977, Michael became the monarch when his grandfather died.

By longstanding convention, MIchael II has to sign every piece of legislation before it becomes law. As King, his main tasks are to represent the Kingdom abroad and to be a unifying figurehead at home. He receive foreign ambassadors and award honours and medals. He performs the latter task by accepting invitations to open exhibitions, attending anniversaries, inaugurating bridges, etc. Michael II is rarely quoted directly in the press since the government information service made it a condition of interviews that he may not be quoted. This policy was introduced shortly after his inauguration, reportedly to protect him from political complications that may arise from "off-the-cuff" remarks. It did not apply to his son Prince Ferdinand.

Marriage and children

Michael II was married on 22 January 1980 to Countess Cecilia van Groos (b. 1957). They have four children:

Prime Ministers during the Kings's reign

Prime Ministers during the Kings's reign
Prime Minister Start year End year
Bruno Handrieni 1975 1980
Xavier Timson 1980 1983
Catherinde de Zixerger 1983 1989
Michael Friandli 1989 2002
Tamas Verfrom 2002 2009
Lara Murendo-Pute 2009 2014
Kristoff van Anden-Gröss 2014 present

Titles

  • 29 August 1954 – 3 February 1967: His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Tikata;
  • 3 February 1967 – 16 May 1977: His Royal Highness The Duke of Surmetia;
  • 16 May 1977 – present: His Majesty The King of Tikata;


Michael II of Tikata
Born: 29 August 1954
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Ferdinand V
King of Tikata
16 May 1977 – present
Incumbent
Heir:
Ferdinand
King of Merusia
16 May 1977 – present
King of New South Dasimia
16 May 1977 – present
Preceded by
Himself
as King of Tikata
King of Dasija
3 October 1980 – present
King of Lori Islands
25 July 2002 – present
King of Percheron
19 November 2015 – present
Tikatan royalty
Preceded by
Prince Alexander
Duke of Surmetia
3 February 1967 – 16 May 1977
Vacant
Title next held by
Prince Ferdinand
Preceded by
Prince Alexander, Duke of Surmetia
Hier of Tikata and Commonwealth of Nations
3 February 1967 – 16 May 1977
Succeeded by
Prince Oscar, Duke of Medaria


References