Constantine II
Constantine II | |
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Assumed office 26 June 2013 | |
Preceded by | Catharina |
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In office 31 July 1980 – 26 June 2013 | |
Preceded by | Catharina (as Princess Royal) |
Succeeded by | Juliana (as Princess Royal) |
Born | 12 May 1967 (age 46) Koningstad, Blozendland |
Spouse | Anneliese van der Haar (m. 2002) |
Children | Juliana, Princess Royal Princess Annabel Princess Catharina |
Alma mater | Universiteit Koninklijke van Blozendland |
Religion | Christian |
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Constantine II, King of Blozendland (Dutch: Constantijn II; born Constantijn Eduard Jakob; 12 May 1967) is the current monarch of the United Kingdom of Blozendland and the Grace Islands, and has been since 26 June 2013.
The King is the son of former Queen Regnant, Catharina (reigned 1980-2013) and her consort, the Norwegian nobleman, Harald, Duke of Gårvabrædet (1922-2002).
The King married Anneliese van der Haar, a Dutch barrister in 2002. They have three daughters:
- Her Royal Highness Princess Juliana, Princess Royal (born 2003)
- Her Royal Highness Princess Annabel(born 2005)
- Her Royal Highness Princess Catharina (born 2007)
In 2013, the King's mother Catharina, then Queen, abdicated in favour of her son due to old age. On 26 June 2013, an abdication agreement was signed and Constantine became King. His coronation is due to take place on 25 December 2014.
The King's Title in full in Dutch is:
Door de genade van God Constantijn II, koning van Blozendland, hertog van Gårvabrædet, graaf Jorkestad en Wilmijkbroeken.
which translates to English as:
By the Grace of God Constantine II, King of Blozendland, Duke of Gårvabrædet, Count Jorkestad and Wilmijkbroeken.
When referencing the King, you would use His Majesty / Zijne Majesteit. When speaking to the King, you would use Your Majesty / Uwe Majesteit or, alternatively, Sire / Mijnheer.