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| reign             = 13 March 2022 – present
| reign         = 2 October 2022 – present
| reign-type        = Tenure
| predecessor  = [[Joscelin V, Prince of Montgisard|Joscelin V]]
| regent            = [[Joscelin V, Prince of Montgisard|Joscelin V]]
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| successor    = [[Sidore, Marchis of Destroit]]
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| [[#Issue|Zidore, Count of Eallase]] <!--Aug 2017-->
| [[#Issue|Sidore, Marchis of Destroit]] <!--Aug 2017-->
| [[#Issue|Princess Luciana]] <!--2019-->
| [[#Issue|Princess Luciana]] <!--2019-->
| [[#Issue|Prince James]] <!--2021-->
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| house       = [[House of Cailean#Cadet branches|Cailean-Destroit]]
| house       = [[House of Cailean#Cadet branches|Cailean-Destroit]]
| father     = [[James of Montgisard, Count of Maiorca]]
| father       = [[James of Montgisard, Count of Maiorca]]
| mother     = [[Leonora of Catana]]
| mother       = [[Celestia Claudia]]
| full name   = Gabriel Johannes Zidore Jacobo
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'''Gabriel, Hereditary Prince of Montgisard''' (''Gabriel Zidore Louis Joscelin''; b. 25 December 1990) is heir apparent to the [[Monarchy of Montgisard|Montgisene throne]]. He has been Hereditary Prince of Montgisard since 2013, after the death of his uncle, [[Robert, Hereditary Prince of Montgisard]].  
'''Gabriel II, Prince of Montgisard''' (''Gabriel Johannes Zidore Jacobo''; b. 25 December 1990) is the [[Prince of Montgisard]]. He previously served as Prince-Regent of Montgisard from March until October 2022.


In addition to his title of Hereditary Prince of Montgisard, Gabriel bears the historical title of Marquis of Destroit, in addition to Count of Maiorca.
Gabriel became heir apparent to the Montgisene throne in 2013, following the death of his uncle Robert. He was named Prince-Regent of Montgisard in 2022 following the hospitalization of his grandfather. Upon his succession as Prince, he became involved in a dynastic dispute with his cousin, [[Virginia I, Duchess of Vescera]] in what has become known as the [[2022 Vescera dispute|Vescera dispute]]. Gabriel was dismissed from his position as royal advisor shortly after becoming Prince.
 
He was named Prince-Regent of Montgisard in 2022 following the hospitalization of his grandfather.
==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Gabriel was born on Christmas Day 1990 at [[Ostracine (city)|Spitali Universitaria Toussampu]], in [[Ostracine (city)|Ostracine]], the first child of [[James of Montgisard, Count of Maiorca]] and [[Leonora of Catana]]. He has two sisters, [[Louise of Montgisard|Louise]], born 1993, and [[Ines of Montgisard|Ines]], born in 1997. His father, James, was the second eldest son of the reigning Prince of Montgisard, [[Joscelin V, Prince of Montgisard|Joscelin V]] and his wife [[Virginia of Tanas]]. Gabriel was baptized at St John's Basilica, in [[Sydalon (city)|Sydalon]], by [[Patriarch of All Scipia]] Christopher II, with water from the [[Yarden River|Cultivida River]]. His godparents are [[Galara of Catana]] (his mother's sister); X (Galara's husband); [[Alice, Queen of Gaemar]] (his father's sister); and [[Garlan, King of Gaemar]] (Alice's husband). He was named Gabriel after his great-great-grandfather [[Gabriel I, Prince of Montgisard]]. His full baptismal name is Gabriel Zidore Louis Joscelin.
Gabriel was born on Christmas Day 1990 at [[Ostracine (city)|Spitali Universitaria Toussampu]], in [[Ostracine (city)|Ostracine]], the first child of [[James of Montgisard, Count of Maiorca]] and [[Celestia Claudia]]. He has two sisters, [[Louise of Montgisard|Louise]], born 1993, and [[Ines of Montgisard|Ines]], born in 1997. His father, James, was the second eldest son of the reigning Prince of Montgisard, [[Joscelin V, Prince of Montgisard|Joscelin V]] and his wife [[Virginia of Tanas]]. Gabriel was baptized at St John's Basilica, in [[Sydalon (city)|Sydalon]], by [[Patriarch of All Scipia]] Christopher II, with water from the [[Yarden River|Cultivida River]]. His godparents are [[Marius Claudius]] (his mother's brother); TBD (Marius' wife); [[Alice, Queen of Gaemar]] (his father's sister); and [[Garlan, King of Gaemar]] (Alice's husband). He was named Gabriel after his great-great-grandfather [[Gabriel I, Prince of Montgisard]]. His full baptismal name is Gabriel Johannes Zidore Jacobo.


At his birth, Gabriel was third in the line of succession to the [[Prince of Montgisard#Succession|Montgisene throne]], after his uncle, Robert, and father, Charles. He was invested as a Prince of Montgisard from birth, and was heir to his father's Montgisene appanage, Count of Maiorca.
At his birth, Gabriel was third in the line of succession to the [[Prince of Montgisard#Succession|Montgisene throne]], after his uncle, Robert, and father, Charles. He was invested as a Prince of Montgisard from birth, and was heir to his father's Montgisene appanage, Count of Maiorca.


In 2008, Gabriel's father James died when the plane he was piloting crashed, whereupon Gabriel succeeded his father as Duke of Amblat. Gabriel gave the eulogy at his father's funeral.
In 2008, Gabriel's father James died when the plane he was piloting crashed, whereupon Gabriel succeeded his father as Count of Maiorca. Gabriel gave the eulogy at his father's funeral.
===Education===
===Education===
Gabriel was educated locally in Montgisard by private tutors for his early education. He went on to attend X, later enrolling at Lyceu ta'Aradia, in [[Ostracine]], for prep school. While at Lyceu ta'Aradia, Gabriel was classmates of other prominent Sydalene nobles and royalty, including . He earned his [[wikipedia:Baccalauréat|baccalauréat]] from the Aradia in 2008.
Gabriel was educated locally in Montgisard by private tutors for his early education. He went on to attend X, later enrolling at Lyceu ta'Aradia, in [[Ostracine]], for prep school. While at Lyceu ta'Aradia, Gabriel was classmates of other prominent Sydalene nobles and royalty, including . He earned his [[wikipedia:Baccalauréat|baccalauréat]] from the Aradia in 2008.
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In fall 2008, Gabriel enrolled at [[Imperial Naval College (Latium)|Imperial Naval College at Pola]], in [[Latium]], for his university education and military officer training. He was enrolled as <nowiki>"Cadet Maiorca"</nowiki>. While at Pola, he studied [[wikipedia:Politics, Philosophy, and Economics|Politics, Philosophy, and Economics]] and took part in military training exercises. He participated on the school's club [[wikipedia:polo|polo]] team throughout his education at Pola. He was an avid attendant of political clubs across political spectrum. In 2011, he took classes as a guest student at XXXX. In 2012, he participated in the [[Trireme#Annual Pola vs Senturium Match|Annual Pola–Senturium Trireme Match]]. He graduated in 2012.
In fall 2008, Gabriel enrolled at [[Imperial Naval College (Latium)|Imperial Naval College at Pola]], in [[Latium]], for his university education and military officer training. He was enrolled as <nowiki>"Cadet Maiorca"</nowiki>. While at Pola, he studied [[wikipedia:Politics, Philosophy, and Economics|Politics, Philosophy, and Economics]] and took part in military training exercises. He participated on the school's club [[wikipedia:polo|polo]] team throughout his education at Pola. He was an avid attendant of political clubs across political spectrum. In 2011, he took classes as a guest student at XXXX. In 2012, he participated in the [[Trireme#Annual Pola vs Senturium Match|Annual Pola–Senturium Trireme Match]]. He graduated in 2012.
==As heir apparent==
==As heir apparent==
In 2013, his uncles [[Garlan V, King of Gaemar|Garlan]] [[Robert, Hereditary Prince of Montgisard|Robert]] and cousin died during the [[2013 Elissa IV bridge bombing|Elissa IV bridge bombing]], perpetrated by the [[List of designated terrorist organizations in Ajax|Alliance for New Judea]]. This resulted in Gabriel succeeding Robert as heir apparent and Hereditary Prince, due to Montgisene male-only succession laws. As part of his duties as Hereditary Prince, Gabriel began to represent his grandfather Joscelin V at royal court in [[Ostracine]].  
In 2013, his uncles [[Garlan V, King of Gaemar|Garlan]] and [[Robert, Hereditary Prince of Montgisard|Robert]], along with his cousin, died during the [[2013 Elissa IV bridge bombing|Elissa IV bridge bombing]], perpetrated by the [[List of designated terrorist organizations in Ajax|Alliance for New Judea]]. This resulted in Gabriel succeeding Robert as heir apparent and Hereditary Prince, due to Montgisene male-only succession laws. As part of his duties as Hereditary Prince, Gabriel began to represent his grandfather Joscelin V at royal court in [[Ostracine]].  
===Haut Cour appointment===
===Haut Cour appointment===
In 2013, Gabriel was appointed to the [[High Court of Sydalon|Haut Court]] as a Queen's Councillor. In this role, he is reported to advise [[Melisende III of Sydalon|Queen Melisende III]] on matters relating to [[Parliament of Sydalon|Parliament]], [[Political divisions of Sydalon#Domains|domain governance]], and general political affairs.
In 2013, Gabriel was appointed to the [[High Court of Sydalon|Haut Court]] as a Queen's Councillor. In this role, he is reported to advise [[Melisende III of Sydalon|Queen Melisende III]] on matters relating to [[Parliament of Sydalon|Parliament]], [[Political divisions of Sydalon#Domains|domain governance]], and general political affairs.
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He was later removed from this role in late 2014. However, in 2016, he returned to Ostracine as the [[Court of Saint Jordan I|court]] representative of his grandfather and [[Montgisard]]. He remained in his role, serving on the Haut Cour for his grandfather until 2022 when he became Prince-Regent of Montgisard.
He was later removed from this role in late 2014. However, in 2016, he returned to Ostracine as the [[Court of Saint Jordan I|court]] representative of his grandfather and [[Montgisard]]. He remained in his role, serving on the Haut Cour for his grandfather until 2022 when he became Prince-Regent of Montgisard.
==Prince-Regent==
==Prince-Regent==
Gabriel was named Prince-Regent of Montgisard after his grandfather was admitted to the hospital following a stroke. Gabriel returned to Montgisard on 14 March 2022, where he was sworn in as prince-regent. He made his first speech to both houses of [[Parliament of Montgisard|Montgisene Parliament]] on 17 March. While his grandfather was released from the hospital a week later on 21 March, Gabriel retained the role of regent as Joscelin remains incapacitated and unable to rule. On 30 May 2022, Gabriel became the first regent to preside over the opening of the [[Parliament of Vescera]].
Gabriel was named Prince-Regent of Montgisard after his grandfather was admitted to the hospital following a stroke. Gabriel returned to Montgisard on 14 March 2022, where he was sworn in as prince-regent. He made his first speech to both houses of [[Parliament of Montgisard|Montgisene Parliament]] on 17 March. While his grandfather was released from the hospital a week later on 21 March, Gabriel retained the role of regent as Joscelin remained incapacitated and unable to rule until his death on 2 October 2022.
==Prince of Montgisard==
===Early reign===
Gabriel became Prince of Montgisard on 2 October 2022 following the death of his grandfather. With his succession, the personal union of Montgisard and Vescera ended, and his cousin, [[Virginia I, Duchess of Vescera|Virginia]], succeeded their grandfather as Duchess of Vescera. Despite the end of the personal union between the territories, Gabriel quickly announced that there would be no change in the administration of Vescera, and that it would remain a territory of Montgisard under the 1919 Constitution. Gabriel subsequently ordered oaths of fealty from lords of Vescera as the overlord. Gabriel did not dispute his cousin's ascension as Duchess and summoned her to Montgisard to swear fealty.
 
Virginia disputed the Montgisene administration of Vescera, and the ensuing crisis known as the [[2022 Vescera crisis|Vescera crisis]] ensued.
 
==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Gabriel is said to be protective of his privacy among court insiders in [[Ostracine]] and as a result little is known of his personality aside from a handful of interests. He is a [[wikipedia:football|football]] fan, primarily supporting [[Destroit AC]]. He regularly plays polo, and since 2015, he has participated in a charitable polo match sponsored by now [[Constantine XX Claudius]].  
Gabriel was said to be protective of his privacy among court insiders in [[Ostracine]] and as a result little is known of his personality aside from a handful of interests. He is a [[wikipedia:football|football]] fan, primarily supporting [[Destroit AC]]. He regularly plays polo, and since 2015, he has participated in a charitable polo match sponsored by now [[Constantine XX Claudius]].  
===Courtships and marriage===
===Courtships and marriage===
His first reported courtship briefly reached headlines in [[Sydalon]] when he was believed to be courting [[Elissa of Dakmoor]] – niece of then [[Desiderius I of Sydalon|King Desiderius I of Sydalon]].
In late 2014, following his return from royal court in Ostracine, Gabriel traveled to the [[Ghish]], to begin his courtship with [[Grace of Ghant]]. The two continued their courtship into 2015, and later became engaged in summer 2015.


In 2014, he briefly courted [[Melisende III of Sydalon|Queen Melisende III]] before her marriage to [[Michael of Dakmoor]].
Gabriel and Grace married in a ceremony presided over by the Bishop of Montgisard, at St. James Basilica. Their first child, Elena, was born in 2016. She was followed by their second child in 2017, Sidore. The couple had two further daughter born in 2020 and 2022 respectively – Luciana and Jordana.
===Eleanor of the Palatinate===
In late 2014, following his return from royal court in Ostracine, Gabriel traveled to the [[Garima|Electoral Palatinate]], in [[Garima]], to begin his courtship with [[Eleanor of the Palatinate]]. The two continued their courtship into 2015, and later became engaged in summer 2015.
 
Gabriel and Eleanor married in a ceremony presided over by the Bishop of Montgisard, at St. James Basilica. Their first child, Elena, was born in 2016. She was followed by their second child in 2017, Zidore. The couple had two further daughter born in 2020 and 2022 respectively – Luciana and Jordana.
==Titles, styles, and honors==
==Titles, styles, and honors==
===Styles===
===Styles===
* '''25 December 1990 – 8 June 2008''': ''His Serene Highness'' Prince Gabriel of Montgisard
* '''25 December 1990 – 8 June 2008''': ''His Serene Highness'' Prince Gabriel of Montgisard
* '''8 June 2008 – present''': ''His Serene Highness'' The Count of Maiorca
* '''8 June 2008 – 2 October 2022''': ''His Serene Highness'' The Count of Maiorca
* '''1 July 2013 – present''': ''His Serene Highness'' The Hereditary Prince of Montgisard
* '''1 July 2013 – 2 October 2022''': ''His Serene Highness'' The Hereditary Prince of Montgisard
** '''1 July 2013 – present''': ''His Serene Highness'' The Marquis of Destroit
** '''1 July 2013 – 2 October 2022''': ''His Serene Highness'' The Marchis of Destroit
* '''2 October 2022 – present:''' ''His Serene Highness'' The Prince of Montgisard
===Honors===
===Honors===
*{{flag|Montgisard}}: Knight of the Order of the White Elephant [[File:Order of the Polar Star - Ribbon bar, pre 1975.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Montgisard}}: Knight of the Order of the White Elephant [[File:Order of the Polar Star - Ribbon bar, pre 1975.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Illustrious Order of the Purple Ribbon [[File:U.S. Navy Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg|50px]]
*[[File:Flag of the German Empire.svg|25px]] [[Rahdenburg]]: Knight of the Order of the Red Eagle [[file:D-PRU Hohenzollern Order BAR.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Sydalon}}: Knight of the Order of St. Philip [[File:Kongens fortjenstmedalje.svg|50px]]  
*{{flag|Sydalon}}: Knight of the Order of St. Philip [[File:Kongens fortjenstmedalje.svg|50px]]  
*{{flag|Sydalon}}: Knight of the Banneret Order [[File:Order of the House of Orange - Ribbon bar.svg|50px]]  
*{{flag|Sydalon}}: Knight of the Banneret Order [[File:Order of the House of Orange - Ribbon bar.svg|50px]]  
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|1= 1. '''Gabriel II, Prince of Montgisard'''
|2= 2. [[James of Montgisard, Count of Maiorca]]
|2= 2. [[James of Montgisard, Count of Maiorca]]
|3= 3. [[Leonora of Catana]]
|3= 3. [[Celestia Claudia]]
|4= 4. [[Joscelin V, Prince of Montgisard]]
|4= 4. [[Joscelin V, Prince of Montgisard]]
|5= 5. [[Virginia of Tanas]]
|5= 5. [[Virginia of Tanas]]
|6= 6. [[Prince Eusebius, Duke of Catana]]
|6= 6. [[Michael Claudius (born 1936)|Duke Michael Claudius]]
|7= 7. PLACEHOLDER
|7= 7. PLACEHOLDER
|8= 8. Gabriel I, Prince of Montgisard
|8= 8. Gabriel I, Prince of Montgisard
|9= 9. Paulina Julia
|9= 9. [[Maria of Cartega]]
|10= 10. [[Caelestinus I, Count of Tanas]]
|10= 10. [[Caelestinus I, Count of Tanas]]
|11= 11. [[Frederica of Rahdenburg]]
|11= 11. [[Frederica of Rahdenburg]]
|12= 12. [[Prince Theophylactus, Duke of Catana]]
|12= 12. [[Michael Claudius (born 1903)|Duke Michael Claudius]]
|13= 13. PLACEHOLDER
|13= 13. [[Theodora Julia]]
|14= 14. PLACEHOLDER
|14= 14. PLACEHOLDER
|15= 15. PLACEHOLDER
|15= 15. PLACEHOLDER
|16= 16. [[Arthur III, Prince of Montgisard]]
|16= 16. [[Arthur III, Prince of Montgisard]]
|17= 17. Luciana of Canosa
|17= 17. Luciana of Canosa
|18= 18. Theodulus Julius
|18= 18. [[Malchus II, Duke of Cartega]]
|19= 19. Eudocia Aemelia
|19= 19. [[Izabel of Gadir]]
|20= 20. Donatus II, Count of Tanas
|20= 20. Donatus II, Count of Tanas
|21= 21. PLACEHOLDER
|21= 21. PLACEHOLDER
|22= 22. Prince Frederick of Rahdenburg
|22= 22. Prince Frederick of Rahdenburg
|23= 23. Princess Melisende of Thapse
|23= 23. Princess Melisende of Thapse
|24= 24. [[Prince John, Duke of Catana]]
|24= 24. [[Theodosius Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|25= 25. [[Agnes Aemilia (born 1894)|Agnes Aemilia ]]
|25= 25. [[Isobel of Gaemar|Princess Isobel of Gaemar]]
|26= 26. PLACEHOLDER
|26= 26. [[Theodolus Julius|Duke Theodolus Julius]]
|27= 27. PLACEHOLDER
|27= 27. [[Eudocia Aemilia]]
|28= 28. PLACEHOLDER
|28= 28. PLACEHOLDER
|29= 29. PLACEHOLDER
|29= 29. PLACEHOLDER
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==See also==
==See also==
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Latest revision as of 13:56, 5 October 2024

Gabriel II
Max Irons (15822521657) (cropped).jpg
Prince of Montgisard
Reign2 October 2022 – present
PredecessorJoscelin V
Heir apparentSidore, Marchis of Destroit
Born (1990-12-25) 25 December 1990 (age 33)
Spitali Universitaria Toussampu, Ostracine, Sydalon
Spouse
Grace of Ghant (m. 2015)
Issue
Detail
Full name
Gabriel Johannes Zidore Jacobo
HouseCailean-Destroit
FatherJames of Montgisard, Count of Maiorca
MotherCelestia Claudia
ReligionFabrian Catholicism
Military career
Service/branch Sydalene Royal Navy
 Montgisene Coast Guard
Years of service2008–2018 (end of active service)
RankCaptain
Vice Admiral (coast guard)
Commands heldMR Emmanuelle I
Princely Family of Montgisard
Coat of Arms of the Prince of Montgisard

HSH The Prince
HSH The Princess

Extended princely family

HSH Prince James
HSH Princess Louis

    • HSH Princess Jeanne
    • HSH Princess Avelyn


Gabriel II, Prince of Montgisard (Gabriel Johannes Zidore Jacobo; b. 25 December 1990) is the Prince of Montgisard. He previously served as Prince-Regent of Montgisard from March until October 2022.

Gabriel became heir apparent to the Montgisene throne in 2013, following the death of his uncle Robert. He was named Prince-Regent of Montgisard in 2022 following the hospitalization of his grandfather. Upon his succession as Prince, he became involved in a dynastic dispute with his cousin, Virginia I, Duchess of Vescera in what has become known as the Vescera dispute. Gabriel was dismissed from his position as royal advisor shortly after becoming Prince.

Early life and education

Gabriel was born on Christmas Day 1990 at Spitali Universitaria Toussampu, in Ostracine, the first child of James of Montgisard, Count of Maiorca and Celestia Claudia. He has two sisters, Louise, born 1993, and Ines, born in 1997. His father, James, was the second eldest son of the reigning Prince of Montgisard, Joscelin V and his wife Virginia of Tanas. Gabriel was baptized at St John's Basilica, in Sydalon, by Patriarch of All Scipia Christopher II, with water from the Cultivida River. His godparents are Marius Claudius (his mother's brother); TBD (Marius' wife); Alice, Queen of Gaemar (his father's sister); and Garlan, King of Gaemar (Alice's husband). He was named Gabriel after his great-great-grandfather Gabriel I, Prince of Montgisard. His full baptismal name is Gabriel Johannes Zidore Jacobo.

At his birth, Gabriel was third in the line of succession to the Montgisene throne, after his uncle, Robert, and father, Charles. He was invested as a Prince of Montgisard from birth, and was heir to his father's Montgisene appanage, Count of Maiorca.

In 2008, Gabriel's father James died when the plane he was piloting crashed, whereupon Gabriel succeeded his father as Count of Maiorca. Gabriel gave the eulogy at his father's funeral.

Education

Gabriel was educated locally in Montgisard by private tutors for his early education. He went on to attend X, later enrolling at Lyceu ta'Aradia, in Ostracine, for prep school. While at Lyceu ta'Aradia, Gabriel was classmates of other prominent Sydalene nobles and royalty, including . He earned his baccalauréat from the Aradia in 2008.

In fall 2008, Gabriel enrolled at Imperial Naval College at Pola, in Latium, for his university education and military officer training. He was enrolled as "Cadet Maiorca". While at Pola, he studied Politics, Philosophy, and Economics and took part in military training exercises. He participated on the school's club polo team throughout his education at Pola. He was an avid attendant of political clubs across political spectrum. In 2011, he took classes as a guest student at XXXX. In 2012, he participated in the Annual Pola–Senturium Trireme Match. He graduated in 2012.

As heir apparent

In 2013, his uncles Garlan and Robert, along with his cousin, died during the Elissa IV bridge bombing, perpetrated by the Alliance for New Judea. This resulted in Gabriel succeeding Robert as heir apparent and Hereditary Prince, due to Montgisene male-only succession laws. As part of his duties as Hereditary Prince, Gabriel began to represent his grandfather Joscelin V at royal court in Ostracine.

Haut Cour appointment

In 2013, Gabriel was appointed to the Haut Court as a Queen's Councillor. In this role, he is reported to advise Queen Melisende III on matters relating to Parliament, domain governance, and general political affairs.

He was later removed from this role in late 2014. However, in 2016, he returned to Ostracine as the court representative of his grandfather and Montgisard. He remained in his role, serving on the Haut Cour for his grandfather until 2022 when he became Prince-Regent of Montgisard.

Prince-Regent

Gabriel was named Prince-Regent of Montgisard after his grandfather was admitted to the hospital following a stroke. Gabriel returned to Montgisard on 14 March 2022, where he was sworn in as prince-regent. He made his first speech to both houses of Montgisene Parliament on 17 March. While his grandfather was released from the hospital a week later on 21 March, Gabriel retained the role of regent as Joscelin remained incapacitated and unable to rule until his death on 2 October 2022.

Prince of Montgisard

Early reign

Gabriel became Prince of Montgisard on 2 October 2022 following the death of his grandfather. With his succession, the personal union of Montgisard and Vescera ended, and his cousin, Virginia, succeeded their grandfather as Duchess of Vescera. Despite the end of the personal union between the territories, Gabriel quickly announced that there would be no change in the administration of Vescera, and that it would remain a territory of Montgisard under the 1919 Constitution. Gabriel subsequently ordered oaths of fealty from lords of Vescera as the overlord. Gabriel did not dispute his cousin's ascension as Duchess and summoned her to Montgisard to swear fealty.

Virginia disputed the Montgisene administration of Vescera, and the ensuing crisis known as the Vescera crisis ensued.

Personal life

Gabriel was said to be protective of his privacy among court insiders in Ostracine and as a result little is known of his personality aside from a handful of interests. He is a football fan, primarily supporting Destroit AC. He regularly plays polo, and since 2015, he has participated in a charitable polo match sponsored by now Constantine XX Claudius.

Courtships and marriage

In late 2014, following his return from royal court in Ostracine, Gabriel traveled to the Ghish, to begin his courtship with Grace of Ghant. The two continued their courtship into 2015, and later became engaged in summer 2015.

Gabriel and Grace married in a ceremony presided over by the Bishop of Montgisard, at St. James Basilica. Their first child, Elena, was born in 2016. She was followed by their second child in 2017, Sidore. The couple had two further daughter born in 2020 and 2022 respectively – Luciana and Jordana.

Titles, styles, and honors

Styles

  • 25 December 1990 – 8 June 2008: His Serene Highness Prince Gabriel of Montgisard
  • 8 June 2008 – 2 October 2022: His Serene Highness The Count of Maiorca
  • 1 July 2013 – 2 October 2022: His Serene Highness The Hereditary Prince of Montgisard
    • 1 July 2013 – 2 October 2022: His Serene Highness The Marchis of Destroit
  • 2 October 2022 – present: His Serene Highness The Prince of Montgisard

Honors

  •  Montgisard: Knight of the Order of the White Elephant Order of the Polar Star - Ribbon bar, pre 1975.svg
  •  Latium: Knight of the Illustrious Order of the Purple Ribbon U.S. Navy Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg
  • Flag of the German Empire.svg Rahdenburg: Knight of the Order of the Red Eagle D-PRU Hohenzollern Order BAR.svg
  •  Sydalon: Knight of the Order of St. Philip Kongens fortjenstmedalje.svg
  •  Sydalon: Knight of the Banneret Order Order of the House of Orange - Ribbon bar.svg

Foreign honors

Ancestry

See also

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