Michael II of Tikata
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| Reign | 16 May 1977 – present (47 years, 220 days) | ||||
| Enthronement | 10 July 1978 | ||||
| Predecessor | Ferdinand V | ||||
| Heir apparent | Prince Ferdinand, Duke of Surmetia | ||||
| Prime Ministers | See list
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| Born | 29 August 1954 Madakia, Tikata | ||||
| Consort | Countess Cecilia van Groos (1980 –) | ||||
| Issue | Prince Ferdinand, Duke of Surmetia Prince Frederick, Duke of Xanita Anna Maria, Crown Princess of Zephyrus Princess Tatiana | ||||
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| House | House of Vastoe | ||||
| Father | Alexander, Duke of Surmetia | ||||
| Mother | Catherina, Duchess of Surmetia | ||||
| Religion | Roman 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:
- Princess Fabiana of Tikata (b. 1956)
- Oscar, Duke of Medaria (b. 1961)
Reign
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:
- His Royal Highness Prince Ferdinand, Duke of Surmetia, born on 12 April 1982. On 17 November 2012 he married Her Royal Highness Princess Lana of Territrius (b. 1983). They have two sons:
- His Royal Highness Prince Oscar of Tikata, born on 1 March 2014.[1][2]
- His Royal Highness Prince Philippe of Tikata, born on 10 February 2017.
- His Royal Highness Prince Frederick, Duke of Xanita, born on 17 October 1984. On 25 December 2012 he married Her Royal Highness Lidia, Crown Princess of Novatlantida (b. 1986). They have two children:
- His Royal Highness Prince Carlos of Novatlantida and Tikata, born 9 October 2013.
- Her Royal Highness Princess Marie-Sophie of Novatlantida and Tikata, born 27 February 2015.
- Her Royal Highness Anna Maria, Crown Princess of Zephyrus, Princess of Tikata, born on 24 November 1985. On 16 August 2014 she married His Royal Highness Seraphil, Crown Prince of Zephyrus, who was born on 15 April 1983.[3]
- Her Royal Highness Princess Tatiana of Tikata, born on 20 June 1992.
Prime Ministers during the Kings's reign
| Prime Minister | Start year | End year |
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| 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
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| Regnal titles | ||
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| 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
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| 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 |