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| reign        = June 16, 2018 — present
| reign        = June 16, 2018 — present
| reign-type  = Reign
| reign-type  = Reign
| coronation  = June 15, 2018
| coronation  = August 1, 2018
| cor-type    = Coronation
| cor-type    = Coronation
| predecessor  = [[Emma]]
| predecessor  = [[Emma I of Icadias|Emma]]
| pre-type    = Predecessor  
| pre-type    = Predecessor  
| regent      = [[Anastasia Kolsk]]
| regent      = [[Anastasia Kolsk]]
| reg-type    = Lady of the Elite Council
| reg-type    = Lady of the Elite Council
| successor    = Crown Princess Juliana
| successor    = [[Juliana, Crown Princess of Icadias and the Liamese Empire, Queen of Israel|Juliana]]
| suc-type    = Heir Presumptive  
| suc-type    = Heir Presumptive  
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| birth_name    = Catherine Alexia Grace
| birth_name    = Catherine Alexia Grace
| birth_date    = 6 December 1993
| birth_date    = {{birth date and age|1993|12|6|df=yes}}
| birth_place    = Stockholm, Icadias
| birth_place    = {{wp|Stockholm}}, [[Icadias]]
| spouse         = Michael, Prince Consort of Icadias  
| spouse       = {{marriage|{{wp|David Kross}}|22 September 2017|6 February 2019|end=divorced}}<br>{{wp|Prince Mateen of Brunei|Abdul Mateen}}<br>{{small|(February – June 2019)}}<br>{{marriage|[[Prince Michael, Duke of Halland]]|8 June 2019}}
| spouse-type = Partner(s)
| issue        = {{plainlist|* [[Princess Catherine, Duchess of Västergötland]]
* [[Princess Madeline of Icadias]]
* [[Princess Adelaide of Icadias]]}}
| issue-link  = #Issue
| full name      = Catherine Alexia Grace
| house          = Icadias
| house          = Icadias
| father        = Oscar V
| father        = Oscar V
| mother        = Hazel Johannes
| mother        = Hazel Johannes
| issue          = {{plainlist|
| religion      = {{wp|Church of Sweden}}
* [[Princess Catherine, Duchess of Västergötland]]
| module      = {{Infobox officeholder | embed=yes
* [[Princess Madeline of Icadias]]
  | branch        = {{plainlist|
* [[Princess Adelaide of Icadias]]
*{{army|United Kingdom}}}}
}}
  | serviceyears  = 2016-2018 (active service)
| religion       = Lutheran 
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  | unit          = {{wp|Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment}}
  | commands      =
  | rank          = {{wp|Brigadier General}}
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  | battles       = {{wp|Operation Freedom's Sentinel}}<br/>{{wp|Operation Shader}}}}
}}
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'''Catherine'''(Catherine Alexia Grace; born 16 December 1993) is the [[Queen]] of [[Icadias]]. She ascended to the throne upon the voluntary abdication of her sister and predecessor, Emma.
'''Catherine''' (Catherine Alexia Grace; born 16 December 1993) is the [[Monarchy of Icadias|Queen]] of [[Icadias]]. She ascended to the throne upon the voluntary abdication of her sister and predecessor, [[Emma I of Icadias|Emma]]. In 2017, she first married {{wp|German}} actor {{wp|David Kross}} with whom she has two daughters: [[Princess Catherine, Duchess of Västergötland|Catherine]] and [[Princess Madeline of Icadias|Madeline]]. Following her divorce two years later, she subsequently married her cousin [[Michael, Prince Consort|Michael, Duke of Halland]] with whom she had her third daughter [[Princess Adelaide of Icadias|Adelaide]].
 
As of 2020, Catherine's total net worth is estimated to be around $15 billion, making her the 4th richest royal in the world alongside {{wp|Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan|Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan}} of the {{wp|United Arab Emirates}}.  


==Early Life==
==Early Life==
Catherine was born on the 6th of December, 1993 as the eldest child of Swedish king Oscar V and his wife Hazel Johannes, a British businesswoman. Since she is the eldest child of a ruling king, she was automatically made Crown Princess of Icadias and contrary to her other siblings, was prepared extensively as future queen.
Catherine was born on the 6th of December, 1993 as the eldest child of Swedish king Oscar V and his wife Hazel Johannes, a {{wp|British}} businesswoman. Since she is the eldest child of a ruling king, she was automatically made Crown Princess of [[Icadias]] and contrary to her other siblings, was prepared extensively as future queen.


During her kindergarten years, she and her siblings were placed in the same school as to foster a loving bond between the each of them. In general, though she is good friendly with her brother and sisters, she is particularly attached to her youngest sister Juliana, exemplified by the former constantly protecting her youngest sister from teases by her haughty younger brother Alexius. In regards to Emma, the eldest of Catherine's two younger sisters, the two shared a common friendship and friendly rivalry in some matters.
During her kindergarten years, she and her siblings were placed in the same school as to foster a loving bond between the each of them. In general, though she is good friendly with her brother and sisters, she is particularly attached to her youngest sister [[Crown Princess Juliana of Icadias|Juliana]], exemplified by the former constantly protecting her youngest sister from teases by her haughty younger brother Alexius. In regards to [[Emma I of Icadias|Emma]], the eldest of Catherine's two younger sisters, the two shared a common friendship and friendly rivalry in some matters.


==Crown Princess==
==Crown Princess==
In a tradition that her siblings would later follow suit, Catherine was sent abroad to live with her cousin, Nathalie in Sussex, UK, with the reason being to allow her to better see and experience the world outside her native country. Reportedly, though Catherine was initially an introvert due to the fact that she was separated from her parents at an early age, the former came quick to love and appreciate her "adopted" family, particularly her formerly disinherited cousin Nathalie, who the former is best friends with even when they developed a strong but friendly rivalry over specific matters as they both matured well into their teenage years.
In a tradition that her siblings would later follow suit, Catherine was sent abroad to live with her cousin [[Nathalie]] in {{wp|Sussex}}, {{wp|England}}, with the reason being to allow her to better see and experience the world outside her native country. Reportedly, though Catherine was initially an introvert due to the fact that she was separated from her parents at an early age, the former came quick to love and appreciate her "adopted" family, particularly her formerly disinherited cousin [[Nathalie]], who the former is best friends with even when they developed a strong but friendly rivalry over specific matters as they both matured well into their teenage years.


Until Catherine herself turned 18, the two royal ladies, aside from sharing a common home also shared common primary and secondary schools. For example, Catherine joined her cousin at the St Nicolas and St Mary Primary School, and when the latter's parents then moved to London, the two girls again enlisted together at the North London Grammar School, a secondary school north-east of Wembley.
Until Catherine herself turned 18, the two royal ladies, aside from sharing a common home also shared common primary and secondary schools. For example, Catherine joined her cousin at the {{wp|St Nicolas}} and {{wp|St Mary Primary School}}, and when the latter's parents then moved to {{wp|London}}, the two girls again enlisted together at the {{wp|North London Grammar School}}, a secondary school north-east of {{wp|Wembley}}.


Despite forming a relatively inseparable bond, Catherine reluctantly moved back to Icadias to further her education at the local Stockholm University. Coincidentally, it was around the same time that the two began developing a tense but friendly rivalry, specifically regarding their status as the "most beautiful woman". Additionally, the two princesses also notably showed common interests in dancing, and most sport activities such as football, swimming, etc.
Despite forming a relatively inseparable bond, Catherine reluctantly moved back to [[Icadias]] to further her education at the local {{wp|Stockholm University}}. Coincidentally, it was around the same time that the two began developing a tense but friendly rivalry, specifically regarding their status as the "most beautiful woman". Additionally, the two princesses also notably showed common interests in dancing, and most sport activities such as football, swimming, etc.


Around the time she then graduated with a MOS degree, it was also the time where she, alongside her other siblings except for Alexius were summoned by the then ill-stricken king. Famously, out of all odds, she was not chosen as the direct successor to her father, forfeiting the position instead to her sister Emma who then ascended to the throne a few months later.
Around the time she then graduated with a MOS degree, it was also the time where she, alongside her siblings with the exception of [[Prince Alexius of Icadias|Prince Alexius]] were summoned by the then ill-stricken king, in which the latter unexpectedly chose her younger sister [[Emma I of Icadias|Emma]] instead as heir apparent to her father. However, Catherine's title as Crown Princess was preserved through special provisions.


Catherine, having been consoled by her mother who encouraged her to seek out on other respected careers while she was not yet queen decided to return back to Britain where she decided to enlist in the British Army. Upon being commissioned as a Second Lieutenant later, she first saw action as part of the several British soldiers stationed in Afghanistan under Operation Toral where though she was only involved in minor skirmishes with random Taliban warriors, she was instrumental in providing communications with local Afghan women, thanks to her fluency in the Pashto language and the genuine openness in her communications. Then in 2017, for her extraordinary work, she was promoted to Captain and was subsequently deployed next to Syria to participate in the ongoing Operation Shader, having been assigned to the Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment.
Catherine, having been consoled by her mother who encouraged her to seek out on other respected careers while she was not yet queen decided to return back to {{wp|Britain}} where she decided to enlist in the {{wp|British Army}}. Upon being commissioned as a Second Lieutenant later, she first saw action as part of the several {{wp|British}} soldiers stationed in {{wp|Afghanistan}} under {{wp|Operation Toral}} where though she was only involved in minor skirmishes with random {{wp|Taliban}} insurgents, she was instrumental in providing communications with local {{wp|Afghan}} women, thanks to her fluency in the {{wp|Pashto}} language and her reputed talent in communicating with local women. On 2017, she was promoted to {{wp|Captain}} and was subsequently deployed next to {{wp|Syria}} to participate in the ongoing {{wp|Operation Shader}}, having been assigned to the {{wp|Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment}}.


Conclusively, by the time she was to later ascend as queen following her sister's voluntary abdication, she made much headlines as the first royal to ever remarkably achieve the highest field officer rank in a foreign military, as following her coronation, she subsequently retired as a Brigadier General from the British Army.
Conclusively, by the time she was to later ascend as queen following her sister's voluntary abdication, she had made much headlines through her remarkable service in the army. Following her ascension she subsequently retired as a {{wp|Brigadier General}} from the {{wp|British Army}}.


Despite being initially sidelined as the successor to her father, she was not left out from taking a share in running her sister's government when she was formally made "Minister of Foreign Affairs", a position which is traditionally held by the head of government. Evidently, owing to her natural skills and interest in international affairs, she performed well during the 4 years service under Emma and was fondly awarded with various decorations, both local and international.
Despite being initially sidelined as the successor to her father, she was not left out from taking a share in running her sister's government when she was formally made "Minister of Foreign Affairs", a position which is traditionally held by the head of government. Evidently, owing to her natural skills and interest in international affairs, she performed well during the 4 years service under Emma and was fondly awarded with various decorations, both local and international.


==Queen of Icadias==
==Queen of Icadias==
After her sister and predecessor Emma voluntarily abdicated in favor of her successfully achieved position of Deputy General Secretary at the UN, Catherine herself, being the oldest was proclaimed as heir apparent and she was then subsequently enthroned as queen a day after the former abdicated, taking on the regnal name of "Catherine".  
After her sister and predecessor [[Emma I of Icadias|Emma]] voluntarily abdicated in favor of her successfully achieved position of {{wp|Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations|Deputy General Secretary}} at the {{wp|United Nations}}, Catherine herself was subsequently proclaimed as queen, being the natural heir to her [[Emma I of Icadias|sister]].
 
Following her transition to a more busy and active role, she became an avid traveler and was reportedly enjoyed hosting or even doing state visits herself. However, despite her acclaimed "liberal" persona, she was exclusively critical of the {{wp|Benjamin Netanyahu|Netanyahu}} administration in Israel, citing "unnecessary violence committed by both sides to no end". Regardless, internally, she inherited and resumed some of her predecessor's policies, while also creating policies of her own invention.


Following her transition to a more busy and active role, she became an avid traveler and was reportedly enjoyed hosting or even doing state visits herself. However, despite her acclaimed "liberal" persona, she was exclusively critical of the Netanyahu administration in Israel, citing "unnecessary violence committed by both sides to no end". Regardless, internally, she inherited and resumed some of her predecessor's policies, while also creating policies of her own invention.
On April 2020, Catherine made an astounding donation in the form of $1.5 billion in promoting governmental efforts against the {{wp|coronavirus}} pandemic.


==Marriage==
==Marriage==
Before her 2nd and current marriage, she was initially married to German actor David Kross, having met the latter during a state visit to Germany. In the events preceding their marriage, according to several sources, the charmed queen reportedly paid a visit to the actor during one of his filming processes, and having been pulled by Kross's charisma and acting skills, invited the 28 year old to a spontaneous dinner date. Though the romance allegedly died off quickly following Catherine's departure back for Stockholm, palace officials later confirmed their marriage on the 22nd of September 2017. Up until their peaceful divorce on the 25th of January 2019, the two welcomed a royal baby, named Catherine in her honour and surprisingly, an another baby girl that was born on the 6th of February 2019, around a week after their divorce. Their 2nd child was later named Madeline.
Before her second and current marriage, she was initially married to {{wp|German}} actor {{wp|David Kross}}, whom she had met during a state visit to {{wp|Germany}}. In the events preceding their marriage, according to several sources, the charmed queen reportedly paid a visit to the actor during one of his filming processes, and having been pulled by Kross's charisma and acting skills, invited the 28 year old to a spontaneous dinner date. Though the romance allegedly died off quickly following Catherine's departure back for {{wp|Stockholm}}, palace officials later confirmed their marriage on the 22nd of September 2017. Up until their peaceful divorce on the 25th of January 2019, the two welcomed a royal baby, named Catherine in her honour and surprisingly, an another baby girl that was born on the 6th of February 2019, around a week after their divorce. Their 2nd child was later named [[Princess Madeline of Icadias|Madeline]].


However, the birth of Princess Madeline stirred some controversy as several unconfirmed individuals allegedly claim that the queen's 2nd child was presumably born out of wedlock, due to Catherine's "inability to respect a divorce agreement". Reportedly, though Catherine herself ordered no arrests as repercussions towards the individuals, Swedish police nevertheless arrested several linked individuals linked to the "outrageous slandering", which later resulted in those acquitted imprisoned for an amount of 8 months.
However, the birth of [[Princess Madeline of Icadias|Princess Madeline]] stirred some controversy as several unconfirmed individuals allegedly claim that the queen's 2nd child was presumably born out of wedlock, due to Catherine's "inability to respect a divorce agreement". Reportedly, though Catherine herself ordered no arrests as repercussions towards the individuals, {{wp|Swedish}} police nevertheless arrested several linked individuals linked to the "outrageous slandering", though they were all subsequently pardoned by the queen herself.


For a subsequent 5 months, though she permitted her former husband to reside in Stockholm Palace in order to assist her in taking care of their 2 daughters, she was then formerly affiliated with the Bruneian prince, Abdul Mateen who is 2 years her senior. Reportedly, the royal couple's relationship became public upon the leak of mildly intimate photos of the couple. Despite the controversies surrounding the Bruneian royal family, Catherine and Abdul Mateen, who the former referred to as "Mateen" actively pursued a relationship which aside from worrying her relatives and family back in Icadias, brought rumours of an official marriage following misinformed news in Brunei, claiming that the queen had received a $1.4 billion engagement ring and a marriage proposal.
For a subsequent four months, though she permitted her former husband to reside in Stockholm Palace in order to assist her in taking care of their two daughters, she was then formerly affiliated with the Bruneian prince, Abdul Mateen who is 2 years her senior. Reportedly, the royal couple's relationship became public upon the leak of mildly intimate photos of the couple. Despite the controversies surrounding the {{wp|Bruneian}} royal family, Catherine and {{wp|Abdul Mateen of Brunei|Abdul Mateen}}, whom the former referred to as "Mateen" actively pursued a relationship which aside from worrying her relatives and family back in Icadias, brought rumours of an official marriage following misinformed news in {{wp|Brunei}}, claiming that the queen had received a $1.4 billion engagement ring and a marriage proposal.


While Catherine did received a $1.4 billion ring, she confirmed that the two "had thoughts, but did not settled on an engagement or marriage" as the two were aware of the surrounding controversies regarding the Bruneian royal family.
While Catherine did received a $1.4 billion ring, she confirmed that the two "had thoughts, but did not settled on an engagement or marriage" as the two were aware of the surrounding controversies regarding the {{wp|Bruneian}} royal family.


Ultimately, on the 8th of June 2019, she was married to her cousin Prince Michael, who is also Duke of Halland. The latter, having been introduced to the queen by his sister Nathalie, was married to the former in a lavish and private ceremony at Værøy island, attended by their closest family members and relatives, alongside several exclusive guests. As of now, persistent rumours circulated that the queen is expecting her 3rd child by January 2020.
Ultimately, on the 8th of June 2019, she was married to her cousin [[Prince Michael, Duke of Halland|Prince Michael]], who is also the {{wp|Duke of Halland}}. The latter, having been introduced to the queen by his sister Nathalie, was married to the former in a lavish and private ceremony at Værøy island, attended by their closest family members and relatives, alongside several exclusive guests.


==Personal Life==
==Personal Life==
Catherine, though now occupied with her busy works as queen was a noted sportswoman and was considered by some as an "extremely active and healthy young lady", having favored the swimming and football during her school years.  
Catherine, though now occupied with her busy works as queen was a noted sportswoman and was considered by some as an "extremely active and healthy young lady", having favored the swimming and football during her school years.  


In regards to her personal life, she was generally friends with all of her siblings, even including her estranged brother Alexius. However, it is publicly known that she is an extremely close and loving companion to her youngest sister Juliana, as she often used to protect her fragile little sister from occasional teases by their other siblings.
In regards to her personal life, she is generally friends with all of her siblings, even including her estranged brother [[Prince Alexius of Icadias|Alexius]]. However, it is publicly known that she is an extremely close and loving companion to her youngest sister [[Crown Princess Juliana of Icadias|Juliana]], as she often used to protect her fragile little sister from occasional teases by their other siblings.


Aside from her avid joy for physical activities, she is also a growing  writer, having written her first book, "Icadias And Islam", to which despite the book being labelled as "slightly controversial", it transmitted her own personal views to the public and was loudly acclaimed as a wide success nationwide.
Aside from her avid joy for physical activities, she is also a growing  writer, having written her first book, "Icadias And Islam", to which despite the book being labelled as "slightly controversial", it transmitted her own personal views to the public and was loudly acclaimed as a wide success nationwide.


Additionally, before her current marriage to her cousin Michael, the Duke of Halland, she was formerly married to German actor David Kross, with whom she shared with two daughters, named Catherine and Madeline respectively. As of now, she is rumoured by some tabloids to be expecting a third child but so far, this has never been confirmed by official sources.
Additionally, before her current marriage to her cousin [[Prince Michael, Duke of Halland]], she was formerly married to {{wp|German}} actor {{wp|David Kross}}, with whom she shared with two daughters, named [[Princess Catherine of Icadias|Catherine]] and [[Princess Madeline of Icadias|Madeline]] respectively. On April 24th 2020, she gave birth to her third daughter [[Princess Adelaide of Icadias|Adelaide]], whom she shared with her current husband.
 
==Titles & Honours==
*'''6 December 1993 - 16 June 2018''' ''Her Royal Highness'' The Crown Princess of Icadias, Duchess of Västergötland
*'''16 June 2018 - Present''' ''Her Royal Majesty'' The Queen of Icadias


==Honours==
====National====
*{{flag|Sweden}} - Grand Master of the Royal Order of the Seraphim
*{{flag|Sweden}} - Grand Master of the Royal Order of Gustav II
*{{flag|Sweden}} - Grand Master of the Royal Order of the Sword
*{{flag|Sweden}} - Grand Master of the Royal Order of the Polar Star


Recently, she gave birth to a third child, named Princess Adelaide on the 24th of April 2020.
====Foreign====
*{{flag|Turkey}} - Order of the Republic
*{{flag|Brunei}} - Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei
*{{flag|Brunei}} - Royal Family Order of Laila Utama of Brunei
*{{flag|Brunei}} - Royal Family Order of Seri Utama of Brunei
*{{flag|United Kingdom}} - Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter
*{{flag|United Kingdom}} - Dame Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath
*{{flag|United Kingdom}} - Companion of the Most Distinguished Service Order
*{{flag|United Kingdom}} - Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
*{{flag|Saudi Arabia}} - Grand Collar of the Order of Abdulaziz al Saud of Saudi Arabia
*{{flag|Malaysia}} - Knight Grand Cordon with Collar of the Order of the Crown of the Realm
*{{flag|Denmark}} - Knight of the Order of the Elephant
*{{flag|Norway}} - Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of St. Olav
*{{flag|Jordan}} - Knight Grand Cordon with Collar of the Order of al-Hussein bin Ali


==Titles & Honours==
====Military Appointments====
*'''6 December 1993 — 16 June 2018''' ''Her Royal Highness'' The Crown Princess of Icadias, Duchess of Västergötland
{{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Icadias]]<br/>
*'''16 June 2018 – Present''' ''Her Royal Majesty'' The Queen of Icadias
{{flagicon|Sweden|army}} '''16 June 2018 - Present''': {{wp|Commander-in-Chief}} of the {{wp|Swedish Armed Forces}}<br/>
{{flagicon|Sweden|naval}} '''16 June 2018 - Present''': {{wp|Commander-in-Chief}} of the {{wp|Swedish Navy|Royal Swedish Navy}}<br/>
{{flagicon|Sweden|air force}} '''16 June 2018 - Present''': {{wp|Commander-in-Chief}} of the {{wp|Swedish Air Force|Royal Swedish Air Force}}<br/>


==Honours==
{{flag|United Kingdom}}<br/>
{{flagicon|UK|army}} '''30 May 2014 - 21 May 2015''': {{wp|Officer Cadet}}, {{wp|British Army}}<br/>
{{flagicon|UK|army}} '''21 May 2015 - 11 April 2017''': {{wp|Second Lieutenant}}, {{wp|Royal Regiment of Fusiliers}}<br/>
{{flagicon|UK|army}} '''11 April 2017 - 10 June 2018''': {{wp|Captain}}, {{wp|Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment}}<br/>
{{flagicon|UK|army}} '''10 June 2018 - 16 June 2018''': {{wp|Brigadier General}}, {{wp|British Army}}<br/>


== Ancestry ==
== Ancestry ==
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| 3 = 3. [[Hazel Johannes]]
| 3 = 3. [[Hazel Johannes]]
| 4 = 4. [[Oscar IV of Icadias]]
| 4 = 4. [[Oscar IV of Icadias]]
| 5 = 5. [[Princess Astrid of Norway]]
| 5 = 5. {{wp|Princess Astrid of Norway}}
| 6 = 6. [[Filip Johannes]]
| 6 = 6. [[Filip Johannes]]
| 7 = 7. [[Louise Stenström]]
| 7 = 7. [[Louise Stenström]]
| 8 = 8. [[Oscar III of Icadias]]
| 8 = 8. [[Oscar III of Icadias]]
| 9 = 9. [[Katharina Järnefelt]]
| 9 = 9. [[Katharina Järnefelt]]
| 10 = 10. [[Olav V of Norway]]
| 10 = 10. {{wp|Olav V of Norway}}
| 11 = 11. [[Märtha of Sweden|Princess Märtha of Sweden]]
| 11 = 11. {{wp|Märtha of Sweden|Princess Märtha of Sweden}}
| 12 = 12. [[Edward Johannes]]
| 12 = 12. [[Edward Johannes]]
| 13 = 13. [[Erika Nordlund]]
| 13 = 13. [[Erika Nordlund]]

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Catherine
Medium
Queen of Icadias
ReignJune 16, 2018 — present
CoronationAugust 1, 2018
PredecessorEmma
Heir PresumptiveJuliana
Lady of the Elite CouncilAnastasia Kolsk
BornCatherine Alexia Grace
(1993-12-06) 6 December 1993 (age 30)
Stockholm, Icadias
Partner(s)
David Kross
(m. 2017; div. 2019)

Abdul Mateen
(February – June 2019)
Issue
Detail
Full name
Catherine Alexia Grace
HouseIcadias
FatherOscar V
MotherHazel Johannes
ReligionChurch of Sweden
Military service
Branch/service
Years of service2016-2018 (active service)
RankBrigadier General
UnitPrincess of Wales's Royal Regiment
Battles/warsOperation Freedom's Sentinel
Operation Shader

Catherine (Catherine Alexia Grace; born 16 December 1993) is the Queen of Icadias. She ascended to the throne upon the voluntary abdication of her sister and predecessor, Emma. In 2017, she first married German actor David Kross with whom she has two daughters: Catherine and Madeline. Following her divorce two years later, she subsequently married her cousin Michael, Duke of Halland with whom she had her third daughter Adelaide.

As of 2020, Catherine's total net worth is estimated to be around $15 billion, making her the 4th richest royal in the world alongside Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates.

Early Life

Catherine was born on the 6th of December, 1993 as the eldest child of Swedish king Oscar V and his wife Hazel Johannes, a British businesswoman. Since she is the eldest child of a ruling king, she was automatically made Crown Princess of Icadias and contrary to her other siblings, was prepared extensively as future queen.

During her kindergarten years, she and her siblings were placed in the same school as to foster a loving bond between the each of them. In general, though she is good friendly with her brother and sisters, she is particularly attached to her youngest sister Juliana, exemplified by the former constantly protecting her youngest sister from teases by her haughty younger brother Alexius. In regards to Emma, the eldest of Catherine's two younger sisters, the two shared a common friendship and friendly rivalry in some matters.

Crown Princess

In a tradition that her siblings would later follow suit, Catherine was sent abroad to live with her cousin Nathalie in Sussex, England, with the reason being to allow her to better see and experience the world outside her native country. Reportedly, though Catherine was initially an introvert due to the fact that she was separated from her parents at an early age, the former came quick to love and appreciate her "adopted" family, particularly her formerly disinherited cousin Nathalie, who the former is best friends with even when they developed a strong but friendly rivalry over specific matters as they both matured well into their teenage years.

Until Catherine herself turned 18, the two royal ladies, aside from sharing a common home also shared common primary and secondary schools. For example, Catherine joined her cousin at the St Nicolas and St Mary Primary School, and when the latter's parents then moved to London, the two girls again enlisted together at the North London Grammar School, a secondary school north-east of Wembley.

Despite forming a relatively inseparable bond, Catherine reluctantly moved back to Icadias to further her education at the local Stockholm University. Coincidentally, it was around the same time that the two began developing a tense but friendly rivalry, specifically regarding their status as the "most beautiful woman". Additionally, the two princesses also notably showed common interests in dancing, and most sport activities such as football, swimming, etc.

Around the time she then graduated with a MOS degree, it was also the time where she, alongside her siblings with the exception of Prince Alexius were summoned by the then ill-stricken king, in which the latter unexpectedly chose her younger sister Emma instead as heir apparent to her father. However, Catherine's title as Crown Princess was preserved through special provisions.

Catherine, having been consoled by her mother who encouraged her to seek out on other respected careers while she was not yet queen decided to return back to Britain where she decided to enlist in the British Army. Upon being commissioned as a Second Lieutenant later, she first saw action as part of the several British soldiers stationed in Afghanistan under Operation Toral where though she was only involved in minor skirmishes with random Taliban insurgents, she was instrumental in providing communications with local Afghan women, thanks to her fluency in the Pashto language and her reputed talent in communicating with local women. On 2017, she was promoted to Captain and was subsequently deployed next to Syria to participate in the ongoing Operation Shader, having been assigned to the Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment.

Conclusively, by the time she was to later ascend as queen following her sister's voluntary abdication, she had made much headlines through her remarkable service in the army. Following her ascension she subsequently retired as a Brigadier General from the British Army.

Despite being initially sidelined as the successor to her father, she was not left out from taking a share in running her sister's government when she was formally made "Minister of Foreign Affairs", a position which is traditionally held by the head of government. Evidently, owing to her natural skills and interest in international affairs, she performed well during the 4 years service under Emma and was fondly awarded with various decorations, both local and international.

Queen of Icadias

After her sister and predecessor Emma voluntarily abdicated in favor of her successfully achieved position of Deputy General Secretary at the United Nations, Catherine herself was subsequently proclaimed as queen, being the natural heir to her sister.

Following her transition to a more busy and active role, she became an avid traveler and was reportedly enjoyed hosting or even doing state visits herself. However, despite her acclaimed "liberal" persona, she was exclusively critical of the Netanyahu administration in Israel, citing "unnecessary violence committed by both sides to no end". Regardless, internally, she inherited and resumed some of her predecessor's policies, while also creating policies of her own invention.

On April 2020, Catherine made an astounding donation in the form of $1.5 billion in promoting governmental efforts against the coronavirus pandemic.

Marriage

Before her second and current marriage, she was initially married to German actor David Kross, whom she had met during a state visit to Germany. In the events preceding their marriage, according to several sources, the charmed queen reportedly paid a visit to the actor during one of his filming processes, and having been pulled by Kross's charisma and acting skills, invited the 28 year old to a spontaneous dinner date. Though the romance allegedly died off quickly following Catherine's departure back for Stockholm, palace officials later confirmed their marriage on the 22nd of September 2017. Up until their peaceful divorce on the 25th of January 2019, the two welcomed a royal baby, named Catherine in her honour and surprisingly, an another baby girl that was born on the 6th of February 2019, around a week after their divorce. Their 2nd child was later named Madeline.

However, the birth of Princess Madeline stirred some controversy as several unconfirmed individuals allegedly claim that the queen's 2nd child was presumably born out of wedlock, due to Catherine's "inability to respect a divorce agreement". Reportedly, though Catherine herself ordered no arrests as repercussions towards the individuals, Swedish police nevertheless arrested several linked individuals linked to the "outrageous slandering", though they were all subsequently pardoned by the queen herself.

For a subsequent four months, though she permitted her former husband to reside in Stockholm Palace in order to assist her in taking care of their two daughters, she was then formerly affiliated with the Bruneian prince, Abdul Mateen who is 2 years her senior. Reportedly, the royal couple's relationship became public upon the leak of mildly intimate photos of the couple. Despite the controversies surrounding the Bruneian royal family, Catherine and Abdul Mateen, whom the former referred to as "Mateen" actively pursued a relationship which aside from worrying her relatives and family back in Icadias, brought rumours of an official marriage following misinformed news in Brunei, claiming that the queen had received a $1.4 billion engagement ring and a marriage proposal.

While Catherine did received a $1.4 billion ring, she confirmed that the two "had thoughts, but did not settled on an engagement or marriage" as the two were aware of the surrounding controversies regarding the Bruneian royal family.

Ultimately, on the 8th of June 2019, she was married to her cousin Prince Michael, who is also the Duke of Halland. The latter, having been introduced to the queen by his sister Nathalie, was married to the former in a lavish and private ceremony at Værøy island, attended by their closest family members and relatives, alongside several exclusive guests.

Personal Life

Catherine, though now occupied with her busy works as queen was a noted sportswoman and was considered by some as an "extremely active and healthy young lady", having favored the swimming and football during her school years.

In regards to her personal life, she is generally friends with all of her siblings, even including her estranged brother Alexius. However, it is publicly known that she is an extremely close and loving companion to her youngest sister Juliana, as she often used to protect her fragile little sister from occasional teases by their other siblings.

Aside from her avid joy for physical activities, she is also a growing writer, having written her first book, "Icadias And Islam", to which despite the book being labelled as "slightly controversial", it transmitted her own personal views to the public and was loudly acclaimed as a wide success nationwide.

Additionally, before her current marriage to her cousin Prince Michael, Duke of Halland, she was formerly married to German actor David Kross, with whom she shared with two daughters, named Catherine and Madeline respectively. On April 24th 2020, she gave birth to her third daughter Adelaide, whom she shared with her current husband.

Titles & Honours

  • 6 December 1993 - 16 June 2018 Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess of Icadias, Duchess of Västergötland
  • 16 June 2018 - Present Her Royal Majesty The Queen of Icadias

Honours

National

  •  Sweden - Grand Master of the Royal Order of the Seraphim
  •  Sweden - Grand Master of the Royal Order of Gustav II
  •  Sweden - Grand Master of the Royal Order of the Sword
  •  Sweden - Grand Master of the Royal Order of the Polar Star

Foreign

  •  Turkey - Order of the Republic
  •  Brunei - Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei
  •  Brunei - Royal Family Order of Laila Utama of Brunei
  •  Brunei - Royal Family Order of Seri Utama of Brunei
  •  United Kingdom - Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter
  •  United Kingdom - Dame Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath
  •  United Kingdom - Companion of the Most Distinguished Service Order
  •  United Kingdom - Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
  •  Saudi Arabia - Grand Collar of the Order of Abdulaziz al Saud of Saudi Arabia
  •  Malaysia - Knight Grand Cordon with Collar of the Order of the Crown of the Realm
  •  Denmark - Knight of the Order of the Elephant
  •  Norway - Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of St. Olav
  •  Jordan - Knight Grand Cordon with Collar of the Order of al-Hussein bin Ali

Military Appointments

Sweden Icadias
Sweden 16 June 2018 - Present: Commander-in-Chief of the Swedish Armed Forces
Sweden 16 June 2018 - Present: Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Swedish Navy
Sweden 16 June 2018 - Present: Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Swedish Air Force

 United Kingdom
wikipedia:United Kingdom 30 May 2014 - 21 May 2015: Officer Cadet, British Army
wikipedia:United Kingdom 21 May 2015 - 11 April 2017: Second Lieutenant, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
wikipedia:United Kingdom 11 April 2017 - 10 June 2018: Captain, Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment
wikipedia:United Kingdom 10 June 2018 - 16 June 2018: Brigadier General, British Army

Ancestry

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