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{{Infobox royalty
| name        = Romulus X
| name        = Alexis V
| full name    = '''Romulus Ionnes Markos Maximos Andrew Kaligoúlas'''
| full name    = Alexis Yaroslav Nicholas Andrew
| title        = Emperor of the Tarsan Empire 
| title        = Tsar of Velikoslavia
| titletext    = ([[Romulus Marcus Kaligoúlas#Titles and styles|more...]])
| titletext    = ([[Alexis V of Velikoslavia#Titles, styles, honors and arms|more...]])
| image        = Romulus.jpg
| image        = AlexisVvlk.png
| image_size = 220px
| image_size = 220px
| caption      =  
| caption      =  
| succession  = [[House of Kaligoúlas|House Kaligoúlas]]
| succession  = [[Monarchy of Velikoslavia|Tsar of Velikoslavia]]
| moretext    =  
| moretext    =  
| reign        = May 8, 2001 – Present
| reign        = May 8, 2003 – present
| reign-type  = Reign
| reign-type  =  
| coronation  = May 8, 2001
| coronation  = May 8, 2003
| cor-type    = Coronation
| cor-type    =  
| predecessor  =  
| predecessor  = [[Nicholas II of Velikoslavia|Nicholas II]]
| pre-type    =
| pre-type    = Predecessor
| regent      =  
| regent      = [[August, Grand Prince of Velikoslavia|Grand Prince August Ivanov]]
| reg-type    =  
| reg-type    = Prime Minister
| successor    =  
| successor    = [[Paul, Tsesarevich of Velikoslavia]]
| suc-type    = Succession
| suc-type    = Heir apparent
| succession1  = Autokrator of Tarsas
| succession1  = [[House of Ivanov|House Ivanov]]
| moretext1    =  
| moretext1    =  
| reign1      =May 8, 2001 – present
| reign1      = May 8, 2003 – Present
| reign-type1  =  
| reign-type1  = Reign
| coronation1  =  
| coronation1  =  
| cor-type1    =  
| cor-type1    =  
| predecessor1 = [[Marcus Severianus Kaligoúlas|Marcus II]]
| predecessor1 =  
| pre-type1    = Predecessor
| pre-type1    =
| regent1      = [[Lord Hadrian Regulus Anacomas|Megas Doux Hadrian Anacomas]]
| regent1      =  
| reg-type1    = Magistros
| reg-type1    =  
| successor1  =  
| successor1  =  
| suc-type1    =  
| suc-type1    =  
| spouse      = {{marriage|[[Florentia Belliena]]|2003}}
| spouse      = {{marriage|[[Theodora, Tsaritsa of Velikoslavia|Theodora]]|2007}}
| spouse-type  = Spouse
| spouse-type  = Spouse
| consort      =
| issue        = {{ubl|
| issue        = [[Herakleios, Despotes of Tarsas]] <br>
|[[Paul, Tsesarevich of Velikoslavia]]
''Kaisarissa'' Maria of Tarsas<br>
|[[Tsarevich Nicholas of Velikoslavia]]
''Kaisar'' Marcus of Tarsas<br>
|[[Tsarevich Michael of Velikoslavia]]
''Kaisar'' Michael of Tarsas<br>
|[[Tsarevna Maria of Velikoslavia]]
''Kaisarissa'' Theodora of Tarsas
|[[Tsarvena Theodora of Velikoslavia]]
}}
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| posthumous name =  
| posthumous name =  
| temple name  =  
| temple name  =  
| house        = [[Noble Houses of the Tarsan Empire|House of Kaligoúlas]]
| house        = [[Noble Houses of Velikoslavia|House of Ivanov]]
| father      = [[Marcus Kaligoúlas Autokrator]]
| father      = [[Nicholas II of Velikoslavia|Nicholas II]]
| mother      = [[Princess Lorîn of Iotopha]]
| mother      = [[Frederica of Silingia]]
| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1985|5|7|df=yes}}
| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1989|5|7|df=yes}}
| birth_place  = [[Neopolis]], [[Tarsas]]
| birth_place  = [[Fjalnir]], [[Velikoslavia]]
| religion    = [[Tarsan Orthodox Church]]
| religion    = [[Velikoslavian Orthodox Church]]
|}}
|}}


'''Romulus X''' is the current reigning monarch of the [[Tarsas|Hellenic Empire]]. His reign began on May 8, 2001 after the death of his father [[Marcus II of Tarsas|Marcus II]]. His coronation was held on the exact date of his father's death as tradition dictated with the ceremony held later. The early days of his rule were handled mainly by ''Magistros'' [[Lord Hadrian Regulus Anacomas|Hadrian Regulus Anacomas]] while he remained distracted and courted [[Florentia Belliena|Florentia Belliena of Latium]], whom he married in 2004.  
'''Alexis V''' is the current reigning monarch of [[Velikoslavia]]. His reign began on May 8, 2003 after the death of his father [[Nicholas II of Velikoslavia|Nicholas II]]. Alexis' coronation was held four days after the death of his father. The early days of his rule were handled mainly by [[Prime Minister of Velikoslavia|Prime Minister]] [[Alexander Repnin]].  


Romulus is the eldest of ten children and was born in 1985. He received his education in the Aftokratorikó Panepistímio where he was educated as his father's firstborn. Though he was unable to finish his education before his coronation, he went back soon after assuming the title of Autokrator and completed a ''magister gradius'' in economics, where he graduated fifth in his class of fifty. His first child, Heraclius, was born shortly after his wedding. He began to function in the station of his office at the age of 22 soon after his graduation where his first major engagement was to commission a new nuclear plant.  
Alexis is the eldest of five children and was born in 1989. He received his education at [[Gilded Academy for Boys]] and moved onto [[Grand University]], where he was educated as his father's firstborn. Though unable to finish his education before his coronation, Alexis went back soon after assuming the title of Tsar and completed a masters degree in economics, where he graduated fifth in his class of fifty. He began to function in the station of his office at the age of 22 soon after his graduation where his first major engagement was to commission a new hospital. Alexis married [[Theodora, Grand Princess of Mesogeia]] in 2007. His first child, Paul, was born in 2008 almost a year after his wedding.  


Romulus has been known as a sensible monarch though he has a tendency to use brash words in the media. He has left the vast majority of domestic policy making in the hands of the [[Imperial Senate (Tarsas)|Imperial Senate]], only stepping when necessary. His first trial by fire was a series of border skirmishes with Islamic revolutionaries in [[Marad]]. He is known as an advocate for the Legion, making significant benefits and pay raises available for the numerous reservists. He has also added significant pay and benefits for members of the [[Japhic Guard]]. Romulus is a staunch supporter of nuclear power and has personally commissioned two new plants since taking the throne
Alexis has been known as a much more sensible ruler than his father, famously lacking his extremely hot temper and iron fist. Alexis has left the vast majority of domestic policy making in the hands of the [[Grand Synod of Velikoslavia]], stepping in rarely on extremely controversial issues. He has most notably introduced improvements to infrastructure in many poorer areas of Velikoslavia as well as granting greater benefits to those serving in the [[Grand Velikoslavian Armed Forces]]. Alexis is a popular monarch with the common man, having applied public money to numerous projects that make life better for commoners.  


==Early Life and Education==
==Early Life and Education==
Romulus was born January 5, 1985 during an unseasonably wet year at the [[Argentum Praedium]] in the Glass Hall. He spent the first six weeks of his life with his mother before she turned him over to the care of a governess at the Argentum Praedium, where he spent the first two years of his life. He was accepted into the succession via the [[Imperium Sollemne]], the ancient ritual that all young heirs must go through.  Following his birth, the Grand Feast of New Life was held across the empire for five days in a national celebration. His gender had been kept a secret until his birth in accordance with ancient tradition for firstborn children. His father officially announced his name on live television across the nation as Romulus, ''"for he will receive the guidance of the great emperors of old"''. Upon his naming, his father publicly proclaimed him as the accepted and rightful heir to the Sapphire Throne of the Hellenes. His shares his name with great emperors such as [[Romulus V of Tarsas|Romulus V the Reformer]] and [[Romulus III of Tarsas|Romulus III the Lance]], both revered monarchs.
Alexis was born January 12, 1989 during an unseasonably wet year at the [[Cedar Palace]] in the Glass Hall in [[Fjalnir]]. Nicholas officially announced his son's name on live television across the nation as Alexis, ''"for he will receive the guidance of the great monarchs of old"''. Upon his naming, his father publicly proclaimed him as the accepted and rightful heir to the Sapphire Throne of the all Ludic Peoples. Following his birth, the Grand Feast of New Life was held across the nation for five days in a national celebration. Alexis spent the first six weeks of his life with his mother before she turned him over to the care of a governess at the Palace, where he spent the first two years. He was baptized officially into the line of succession at one year of age, per tradition.  


==Reign==
==Reign==
Romulus began to reign at 15 years of age but left many of his initial duties of managing court to [[Lord Hadrian Regulus Anacomas|Megas Doux Hadrian Anacomas]], who was appointed as the [[Autocratic and Nobility Titles of the Tarsan Empire|Magistros]] under the rule of Marcus II. He did little in his initial years besides marry his wife and issue an official edict to grant her full citizenship. He approved a series of military reforms aimed at increasing pay for reservists and increasing pay for those serving in difficult positions.  
Alexis began to reign at 14 years of age but left many of his initial duties of managing court to [[Alexander Repnin]], who was Prime Minister under the rule of Nicholas II. He did little in his initial years besides complete his education. Alexis approved his first act of policy at 15, which was a military reform aimed at increasing pay for those serving in the hostile climates of Eastern Velikoslavia.  


By age 22, he had began to take on the reigns of government. His first edict was to honor his wife and authorize funds for repairs of the [[Atherios Cathedral]] in [[Neopolis]], which was an [[Alban Christianity|Alban]] cathedral located in [[Neapolis (Tarsas)|Neopolis]]. Additional funding was issued to forces patrolling and securing the border in light of the recent instability in [[Marad]]. This further strengthened the border though some decried the increase in the defense budget that such reforms brought.  
By age 22, he had began to take on the reigns of government. In 2011, Alexis authorized funds for repairs of the [[Cathedral of Saint Peter]] located in [[Somensk]]. He formed a government committee comprised of the Synod Tax Committee and several key officials and instituted several key changes to the tax code. {{wp|Sales tax}} was waived on certain key necessities like water and specific food categories. Though income tax and sales taxes were slightly raised, all tax rates were nationally standardized and collection systems were streamlined with multiple methods to pay taxes. It is estimated that the tax system and tax collection efficiency increased by 14% after the reforms were implemented. Local rulers and councils were also given more freedom to make individual decisions that didn't necessarily need to be approved by higher officials.  


With his economics degree, Romulus began to significantly modify the tax code. {{wp|Sales tax}} was waived on certain key necessities like water and specific food categories. Though income tax and sales taxes were slightly raised, all tax rates were nationally standardized and collection systems were streamlined with multiple 21st century methods to pay taxes. It is estimated that the tax system and tax collection efficiency increased by 14% after the reforms were implemented. Local rulers and councils were also given more freedom to make individual decisions that didn't necessarily need to be approved by provincial governors.
In 2017, Alexis introduced further improvements to the [[Pauper Housing Program]], renovating some of the more run down complexes and providing increased funding for putting the unemployed to work.  


Romulus also strengthened Tarsan ties with the [[Alliance of Oil Producing Nations]] and renewed his commitment to the organization. He renewed the protection and alliance agreement with [[Yisrael]] and signed the new lease terms on [[Valkryon Air Base]] in [[Ashkelon]] as well as [[Hydros Naval Base]] in the same city. In 2010, he negotiated and signed an agreement with [[Bahktar]] to build the region's first {{wp|high speed rail}} line from [[Marvius]] to the border regions of the BWR in order to streamline trade and travel. He approved agreements between the BWR and [[Anacom Industries]] to build and maintain six {{wp|lead cooled fast reactor}} plants to increase the output of the local electric grid.
==Personal life==
As Tsesarevich, Alexis was to be future Tsar and his life was always under great public scrutiny. As a boy attending an all boys boarding school, he had little in the way of relationships with women throughout his {{wp|primary school|primary}} and {{wp|secondary school|secondary}} years. Alexis' younger years were somewhat wild. When he was 13, he was discovered running through the courtyard of the boarding school naked, which he claimed had been a dare from a classmate. When caught by a staff, he was taken before his father who scolded him harshly. This was one of the many "dares" his school friends would give him that he would carry out. The "daredevil prince" was the subject of several tabloid articles in which his various dares were detailed. In an interview with the tabloid ''[[Fate]]'' he stated that he wished his father could have lived longer so he could have enjoyed more of his youth but stated he had no regrets about inheriting the throne.


==Personal life==
===Courtships===
As Despotēs, Romulus was to be future emperor and his life was always under great public scrutiny. As a boy attending an all boys boarding school, he had little in the way of women throughout his {{wp|primary school|primary}} and {{wp|secondary school|secondary}} years. His years prior to his rule were somewhat wild, When he was 13, he was discovered running through the streets of the Old City naked. When caught by a local Praesdii, he was taken before his father who scolded him harshly. This was one of the many "dares" his school friends would give him that he would carry out. The "daredevil prince" was the subject of several tabloid articles in which his various dares were listed.  
Alexis had no known courtships prior to his relationship with [[Theodora, Grand Princess of Mesogeia|Theodora]]. He began to court Theodora with permission from her family at age 17 and the couple married when he was 18.


When he was 14, he had a brief stint with a common girl, Penelope Ventros. Though his relationship was made public, it was not discussed in great depth due to protection laws for minors. He took the throne at 16, only one year after his majority. In an interview with the Nekorian tabloid ''[[Fate]]''he stated that he wished his father could have lived longer so he could have enjoyed more of his youth but stated he had no regrets about inheriting the throne.
===Marriage to Theodora===
In 2005, the [[Ministry of the Velikograd Court|Velikograd Public Relations Department]] announced the courtship of Alexis and [[Theodora, Grand Princess of Mesogeia|Theodora of Mesogeia]]. The pair formally attended the [[Feast of Saint Kosmas]] in [[Mesogeia]] a few weeks after the announcement. Insiders announced that the courtship was sought by both governments as a way to cement warm relations for decades to come between both nations. Their engagement was announced on August 15, 2006 and along with a wedding date.  
===Marriage to Florentia Belliena===
Romulus met his future wife, [[Florentia Belliena]], while she was vacationing with her [[Constantine Bellienus, 4th Lord of Durocortorum|father]] and half siblings. He happened to walk into the [[Grand Atrium]] when the family was touring the [[Agios Palace]] in 2002. Though he only glimpsed her from afar, he became fixated with her almost immediately. He invited her and her family to a banquet on the spot and got to know her better. During her trip, he invited her and her family to his palace on four separate occasions.  


He spent the remaining year courting her, flying her to [[Civitas Tarsae]] on seven separate occasions for weekly visits. The couple made many phone calls and video chats as well. It was announced in January of 2003 that a {{wp|engagement|betrothal}} agreement had been reached. Romulus would pay Ψ1.2 million [[Tarsan harkan|harkans]] to a charity of her mother and stepfather's choice as well as award them ownership of [[Villa de Rosa]] on [[Lake Arga]].  
The couple conducted their first official state visit with [[Elena II Troadina|Empress Elena II]] shortly prior to the wedding. The couple was formally married on 12 May, 2007 at the [[Velikograd Palace|Velikograd Cathedral]], ain a ceremony that the [[Patriarch of Kollavik]] officiated. A second celebration was held in [[Mesogeia]] at the [[Great Sacred Palace]], where the couple was presented to their Mesogeian relatives, though they did not have a second wedding ceremony. The total cost of all of the wedding celebrations reportedly totaled $31 million and was paid for jointly by the Imperial Court of Mesogeia and the [[Ministry of the Velikograd Court]]. 
====Children====
The couple have five children, three boys and two girls, ranging from ages 15 to 6. The eldest child, Paul, was born in 2008, almost one year after the couple was wed. Nicholas was born next in 2010 followed by Michael in 2012. The two girls, Maria and Theodora, were born in 2014 and 2017 respectively. When asked in an interview if the couple was considering anymore children, Alexis responded people would simply need to wait and see. It is well-known that both the Tsar and Tsaritsa try to be doting parents as much as their duties allow, having weekly meals and often attending events and making public appearances with their children.


The couple was married in a lavish ceremony in March of 2003. Romulus personally spent Ψ32 million harkans from the [[House Caligula|Caligula]] family fortune on the event, declining to use any of the imperial funds. When later asked why he had personally paid for the wedding, he cited the ancient customs and was quoted as saying that it was his job to show the world that his new bride would get only the best, whether he was emperor or not.
==Public perception and character==
Prior to his father's death, Alexis rarely spoke out about his political leanings, which many attribute to the heavy-handed rule of [[Nicholas II of Velikoslavia|his father]]. Upon his death, he became increasingly vocal as he grew older, often forcing the government to take action by his statements. Whereas his father was extremely traditional, the reigns of government have relaxed since Alexis inherited the throne. He reversed several of his father's more hardline policies. He is known for more socially friendly policies and has overseen several improvements to the state safety net. He is sometimes called the "friend of the common man".


===Public perception and character===
==Titles, styles, honors and arms==
Since taking the throne, Romulus has been open and honest about his political views, showing no fear in addressing tough questions. Romulus has stated multiple times that he strongly supports the {{wp|divine right of kings}}, stating that the gods appoint emperors and tear them down. He takes the typical conservative Tarsan view on abortion {{wp|transgender}} people. His views on {{wp|homosexuality}} are known to be rather liberal in comparison with his father and grandfather and he has supported several proposed reforms in the [[Imperial Senate of Tarsas|Senate]] that would ease restrictions on homosexuals.  
Upon assuming the throne, Alexis assumed the full titles of the Sapphire Throne. He is known as: ''Alexis the Fifth, Tsar of the Velikoslavian Empire, Set Apart by God, High King of the Telerians, Ruler of All Ludz, Rightful Ruler of All Ludic Lands, Grand Prince of Kollavik, Grand Duke of Ustengrav, Ruler of the Lands of the East, Christ's Most Favored, Supreme Commander of the Velikoslavian Armada, Chief Representative of the People, He Who Commands a Thousand Horses, Captain of the Hosts, Highest Honored Ruler".


He regularly attends Alban church services with his wife, though a member of the [[Tarsan orthodox Church]] himself.
===Orders and decorations===
*[[image:Order St. Andrew (Russia) ribbon.svg|50px]] '''[[Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle the First-Called]]''' - High Grandee
*[[image:PRT Military Order of the Tower and of the Sword - Knight BAR.png|50px]] '''[[Order of the Tower and the Sword]]''' - Grand Master
*[[image:Medaille de la Jeunesse et des Sports Bronze ribbon.svg|50px]] '''[[Order of the Iron Lance]]''' - First Son of Nicholas II
*[[image:DEN Greenland Medal of Merit ribbon.svg|50px]] '''[[Order of Telerian Lords]]''' - Lord


==Titles, styles, honors and arms==
Upon assuming the throne, Romulus assumed the full titles of the [[Tarsas|Hellenic Empire]]. He is known as: ''Romulus the Tenth, Set Apart by God, Emperor of All Hellenes, Emperor of All Bahktaric Peoples, Doux of Civitas Tarsae, Christ's Favored, Supreme Commander of the Legion, Chief Senator, He Who Commands a Thousand Horses, Lord of Thrakios, Captain of the Cataphract Hosts, Highest Honored Autokrator".
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===Decorations===
===Foreign decorations===
===Foreign decorations===
*[[image:Order of the Radiant Sun.jpg|50px]] '''[[Order of the Radiant Sun]]''' - Grand Cross (GKRS)  <br>
*[[image:Order of the Lion and the Sun (Iran). Medal.gif|50px]] '''[[Order of the Lion and the Sun]]''' - Grand Collar (GCLS)
=== Arms ===
=== Arms ===
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==Ancestry==
==Issue==
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Alexis V
Tsar of Velikoslavia (more...)
AlexisVvlk.png
Tsar of Velikoslavia
ReignMay 8, 2003 – present
CoronationMay 8, 2003
PredecessorNicholas II
Heir apparentPaul, Tsesarevich of Velikoslavia
Prime MinisterGrand Prince August Ivanov
House Ivanov
ReignMay 8, 2003 – Present
Born (1989-05-07) 7 May 1989 (age 35)
Fjalnir, Velikoslavia
Spouse
Theodora (m. 2007)
Issue
Full name
Alexis Yaroslav Nicholas Andrew
HouseHouse of Ivanov
FatherNicholas II
MotherFrederica of Silingia
ReligionVelikoslavian Orthodox Church

Alexis V is the current reigning monarch of Velikoslavia. His reign began on May 8, 2003 after the death of his father Nicholas II. Alexis' coronation was held four days after the death of his father. The early days of his rule were handled mainly by Prime Minister Alexander Repnin.

Alexis is the eldest of five children and was born in 1989. He received his education at Gilded Academy for Boys and moved onto Grand University, where he was educated as his father's firstborn. Though unable to finish his education before his coronation, Alexis went back soon after assuming the title of Tsar and completed a masters degree in economics, where he graduated fifth in his class of fifty. He began to function in the station of his office at the age of 22 soon after his graduation where his first major engagement was to commission a new hospital. Alexis married Theodora, Grand Princess of Mesogeia in 2007. His first child, Paul, was born in 2008 almost a year after his wedding.

Alexis has been known as a much more sensible ruler than his father, famously lacking his extremely hot temper and iron fist. Alexis has left the vast majority of domestic policy making in the hands of the Grand Synod of Velikoslavia, stepping in rarely on extremely controversial issues. He has most notably introduced improvements to infrastructure in many poorer areas of Velikoslavia as well as granting greater benefits to those serving in the Grand Velikoslavian Armed Forces. Alexis is a popular monarch with the common man, having applied public money to numerous projects that make life better for commoners.

Early Life and Education

Alexis was born January 12, 1989 during an unseasonably wet year at the Cedar Palace in the Glass Hall in Fjalnir. Nicholas officially announced his son's name on live television across the nation as Alexis, "for he will receive the guidance of the great monarchs of old". Upon his naming, his father publicly proclaimed him as the accepted and rightful heir to the Sapphire Throne of the all Ludic Peoples. Following his birth, the Grand Feast of New Life was held across the nation for five days in a national celebration. Alexis spent the first six weeks of his life with his mother before she turned him over to the care of a governess at the Palace, where he spent the first two years. He was baptized officially into the line of succession at one year of age, per tradition.

Reign

Alexis began to reign at 14 years of age but left many of his initial duties of managing court to Alexander Repnin, who was Prime Minister under the rule of Nicholas II. He did little in his initial years besides complete his education. Alexis approved his first act of policy at 15, which was a military reform aimed at increasing pay for those serving in the hostile climates of Eastern Velikoslavia.

By age 22, he had began to take on the reigns of government. In 2011, Alexis authorized funds for repairs of the Cathedral of Saint Peter located in Somensk. He formed a government committee comprised of the Synod Tax Committee and several key officials and instituted several key changes to the tax code. Sales tax was waived on certain key necessities like water and specific food categories. Though income tax and sales taxes were slightly raised, all tax rates were nationally standardized and collection systems were streamlined with multiple methods to pay taxes. It is estimated that the tax system and tax collection efficiency increased by 14% after the reforms were implemented. Local rulers and councils were also given more freedom to make individual decisions that didn't necessarily need to be approved by higher officials.

In 2017, Alexis introduced further improvements to the Pauper Housing Program, renovating some of the more run down complexes and providing increased funding for putting the unemployed to work.

Personal life

As Tsesarevich, Alexis was to be future Tsar and his life was always under great public scrutiny. As a boy attending an all boys boarding school, he had little in the way of relationships with women throughout his primary and secondary years. Alexis' younger years were somewhat wild. When he was 13, he was discovered running through the courtyard of the boarding school naked, which he claimed had been a dare from a classmate. When caught by a staff, he was taken before his father who scolded him harshly. This was one of the many "dares" his school friends would give him that he would carry out. The "daredevil prince" was the subject of several tabloid articles in which his various dares were detailed. In an interview with the tabloid Fate he stated that he wished his father could have lived longer so he could have enjoyed more of his youth but stated he had no regrets about inheriting the throne.

Courtships

Alexis had no known courtships prior to his relationship with Theodora. He began to court Theodora with permission from her family at age 17 and the couple married when he was 18.

Marriage to Theodora

In 2005, the Velikograd Public Relations Department announced the courtship of Alexis and Theodora of Mesogeia. The pair formally attended the Feast of Saint Kosmas in Mesogeia a few weeks after the announcement. Insiders announced that the courtship was sought by both governments as a way to cement warm relations for decades to come between both nations. Their engagement was announced on August 15, 2006 and along with a wedding date.

The couple conducted their first official state visit with Empress Elena II shortly prior to the wedding. The couple was formally married on 12 May, 2007 at the Velikograd Cathedral, ain a ceremony that the Patriarch of Kollavik officiated. A second celebration was held in Mesogeia at the Great Sacred Palace, where the couple was presented to their Mesogeian relatives, though they did not have a second wedding ceremony. The total cost of all of the wedding celebrations reportedly totaled $31 million and was paid for jointly by the Imperial Court of Mesogeia and the Ministry of the Velikograd Court.

Children

The couple have five children, three boys and two girls, ranging from ages 15 to 6. The eldest child, Paul, was born in 2008, almost one year after the couple was wed. Nicholas was born next in 2010 followed by Michael in 2012. The two girls, Maria and Theodora, were born in 2014 and 2017 respectively. When asked in an interview if the couple was considering anymore children, Alexis responded people would simply need to wait and see. It is well-known that both the Tsar and Tsaritsa try to be doting parents as much as their duties allow, having weekly meals and often attending events and making public appearances with their children.

Public perception and character

Prior to his father's death, Alexis rarely spoke out about his political leanings, which many attribute to the heavy-handed rule of his father. Upon his death, he became increasingly vocal as he grew older, often forcing the government to take action by his statements. Whereas his father was extremely traditional, the reigns of government have relaxed since Alexis inherited the throne. He reversed several of his father's more hardline policies. He is known for more socially friendly policies and has overseen several improvements to the state safety net. He is sometimes called the "friend of the common man".

Titles, styles, honors and arms

Upon assuming the throne, Alexis assumed the full titles of the Sapphire Throne. He is known as: Alexis the Fifth, Tsar of the Velikoslavian Empire, Set Apart by God, High King of the Telerians, Ruler of All Ludz, Rightful Ruler of All Ludic Lands, Grand Prince of Kollavik, Grand Duke of Ustengrav, Ruler of the Lands of the East, Christ's Most Favored, Supreme Commander of the Velikoslavian Armada, Chief Representative of the People, He Who Commands a Thousand Horses, Captain of the Hosts, Highest Honored Ruler".

Orders and decorations

Foreign decorations

Arms

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Coat of Arms of Alexis V Ivanov
2003 - Present
Coat of Arms of Velikoslavia
Velikoslav Imperial Seal
1904 - Present

Issue

Name Birth Notes
By Grand Princess Theodora of Mesogeia (married Velikograd Cathedral 12 May 2007)
Tsesarevich Paul of Velikoslavia (2008-05-01) 1 May 2008 (age 16)
Heir Apparent
Tsarevich Nicholas of Velikoslavia (2010-06-15) 15 June 2010 (age 14)
Tsarevich Michael of Velikoslavia (2012-10-09) 9 October 2012 (age 12)
Tsarevna Maria of Velikoslavia (2014-08-12) 12 August 2014 (age 10)
Tsarevna Theodora of Velikoslavia (2017-04-16) 16 April 2017 (age 7)
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