Michael II of Tikata

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.Future King of Tikata is born!. Little Prince has a name!.
**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.Engagements of Crown Prince Seraphil of Zephyrus and Princess Anna Maria of Tikata. 
*Her Royal Highness Princess Tatiana of Tikata, born on 20 June 1992.
==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;
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==References==
Category:1954 births
Category:Living people
Category:Tikatan monarchs
Category:House of Vastoe
Category:Current national leaders
Category:Heads of State