Difference between revisions of "Braslander monarchy"
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*'''Kronburg Castle:''' the King's private residence in the Braslander Alps. | *'''Kronburg Castle:''' the King's private residence in the Braslander Alps. | ||
*'''Die Hütte:''' the King's private estate in Ostis. | *'''Die Hütte:''' the King's private estate in Ostis. | ||
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| + | == Balkronn Trust == | ||
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| + | In 2012, King George IV ceded all his private assets to a foundation called The Balkronn Trust. These are: | ||
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| + | - 500,000 acres of agricultural holdings in continental Brasland, which includes woodland and real estate properties. They are exploited commercially or rented to farmers. | ||
| + | - Grünenberg Castle: the King's private residence near Markund, which includes a large park and several farms, as well as the surrounding hills and forests. | ||
| + | - Die Hütte: the King's private estate house in the island of Ostis, which includes 20,000 acres that are used for hunting, agriculture and forestry. They are exploited commercially or rented to farmers. | ||
| + | - Kronburg Castle: the King's private estate house in the Braslander Alps, which includes 30,000 acres that are used for hunting as well as for agriculture and forestry. They are exploited commercially or rented to farmers. | ||
| + | - A large collection of works of art (paintings, sculptures and furniture) and jewels (tiaras, necklaces, earrings, brooches, etc). | ||
| + | - A vast investment portfolio estimated in a billion US dollars. | ||
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| + | The Trust has the responsibility of managing the properties, which are always at the King's disposal. The earnings are either reinvested or used for charitable purposes. A portion of the earnings are given to the King, and he uses them for his's and the Queen's private expenses, as well as to provide for certain members of the royal family who do not have the means to support themselves in a way suitable to their rank. | ||
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| + | The Balkronn Trust is managed by a board of ten members. These are: | ||
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| + | - Mr Eugen von Prach, Chairman | ||
| + | - H.R.H. Princess Maria Olimpia | ||
| + | - H.R.H. Prince Stephan | ||
| + | - H.H. Prince Albert | ||
| + | - Mr Jakob Meisner | ||
| + | - Mr Karl-Heinz Goldegg | ||
| + | - Mr Ludwig Kerstorn | ||
| + | - The Marquis de Pottin | ||
| + | - H.III.H. Countess Vittoria von Reuthen | ||
| + | - Miss Florentine Stuben | ||
[[Category: Brasland]] | [[Category: Brasland]] | ||
Revision as of 12:28, 16 September 2014
The Kingdom of Brasland was born in 1698. Its first sovereign was Frederick I, who founded the House of Balkronn, which has reigned ever since in the country.
Contents
Kings of Brasland
- Frederick I
- Frederick II
- Frederick III
- Paul I
- George I
- George II
- Frederick IV
- Frederick V
- George III
- Paul II
- George IV
Line of succession to the Throne
- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederick
- His Royal Highness Prince Leopold
- His Royal Highness Prince Stephan
- His Highness Prince Peter
- His Highness Prince Ludwig
- His Highness Prince Felix
- His Highness Prince Josef
- His Highness Prince Albert
- His Highness Prince Emanuel
- His Highness Prince Maximilian
- His Highness Prince Anton
- His Highness Prince Hercules
- His Highness Prince Adam
Royal Court
The Court is the organisation that supports the King and the members of the royal family in both the public and private aspects of their lives.
The main officer is the Grand Master, a position currently held by Count Klaus von Innerwitz.
Royal residences
- Royal Palace: the seat of the monarchy, in Markund.
- Summer Palace: the King's official residence in Halvan.
- Grünenberg Castle: the King's private residence.
- Reutherhof Palace: residence for some members of the royal family, in Markund.
- Marsburg Castle: used for official guests, in Markund.
- Balkronn Castle: the ancestral seat of the royal dynasty.
- Kronburg Castle: the King's private residence in the Braslander Alps.
- Die Hütte: the King's private estate in Ostis.
Balkronn Trust
In 2012, King George IV ceded all his private assets to a foundation called The Balkronn Trust. These are:
- 500,000 acres of agricultural holdings in continental Brasland, which includes woodland and real estate properties. They are exploited commercially or rented to farmers. - Grünenberg Castle: the King's private residence near Markund, which includes a large park and several farms, as well as the surrounding hills and forests. - Die Hütte: the King's private estate house in the island of Ostis, which includes 20,000 acres that are used for hunting, agriculture and forestry. They are exploited commercially or rented to farmers. - Kronburg Castle: the King's private estate house in the Braslander Alps, which includes 30,000 acres that are used for hunting as well as for agriculture and forestry. They are exploited commercially or rented to farmers. - A large collection of works of art (paintings, sculptures and furniture) and jewels (tiaras, necklaces, earrings, brooches, etc). - A vast investment portfolio estimated in a billion US dollars.
The Trust has the responsibility of managing the properties, which are always at the King's disposal. The earnings are either reinvested or used for charitable purposes. A portion of the earnings are given to the King, and he uses them for his's and the Queen's private expenses, as well as to provide for certain members of the royal family who do not have the means to support themselves in a way suitable to their rank.
The Balkronn Trust is managed by a board of ten members. These are:
- Mr Eugen von Prach, Chairman - H.R.H. Princess Maria Olimpia - H.R.H. Prince Stephan - H.H. Prince Albert - Mr Jakob Meisner - Mr Karl-Heinz Goldegg - Mr Ludwig Kerstorn - The Marquis de Pottin - H.III.H. Countess Vittoria von Reuthen - Miss Florentine Stuben
