Michael II of Tikata
| Michael II | |||||
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| King of Tikata | |||||
| Reign | 16 May 1977 – present (47 years, 4 days) | ||||
| Coronation | 10 July 1978 | ||||
| Predecessor | Ferdinand V | ||||
| Heir apparent | Prince Ferdinand, Duke of Surmetia | ||||
| Born | 29 August 1954 Madakia, Tikata | ||||
| Consort | Countess Cecilia van Groos (1980 –) | ||||
| Issue | Ferdinand, Duke of Surmetia Frederick, Duke of Xanita Princess Anna Maria Princess Tatiana | ||||
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| House | House of Vastoe | ||||
| Father | Alexander, Duke of Surmetia | ||||
| Mother | Catherina, Duchess of Surmetia | ||||
Michael II (Michael Nicholas Frederick Edward; born 29 August 1954 in Madakia), is the King of Tikata. 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.
He is closely related to other Internatian monarchs.
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)
Succession
He become a Crown Prince of Tikata after the death of his father, and succeeded his grandfather, Ferdinand V as King of Tikata.
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).
- 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).
- Her Royal Highness Princess Anna Maria of Tikata, born on 24 November 1985.
- Her Royal Highness Princess Tatiana of Tikata, born on 20 June 1992.
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: Prince Ferdinand, Duke of Surmetia |
| 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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