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{{Infobox | {{Infobox royalty | ||
| honorific_prefix = | | honorific_prefix = | ||
| name = Viscount Strickland | | name = Prince Alexander | ||
| title = [[Duke of Pavia]] and [[Earl of Ardfern|Viscount Strickland]] | |||
| birth_name = Alexander Alasdair Gordon Strickland | | birth_name = Alexander Alasdair Gordon Strickland | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|11|30|df=y}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|11|30|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = {{wpl|Edinburgh}}, {{wpl|Scotland}} | |||
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Princess Amélie of Autelia]]|2021}} | | spouse = {{marriage|[[Princess Amélie of Autelia]]|2021}} | ||
| | | issue = [[Princess Iona of Autelia|Princess Iona]]<br>[[Prince Ivar of Autelia|Prince Ivar, Baron Strathmichael]] | ||
| father = [[Robert Strickland, 5th Earl of Ardfern]] | |||
| mother = [[Louise Strickland, Countess of Ardfern|Lady Louise Gordon]] | |||
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'''Alexander | '''Prince Alexander of Autelia, Duke of Pavia and Viscount Strickland''' (Alexander Alasdair Gordon; born 30 November 1999) is a Scottish-born aristocrat and member of the [[Autelian royal family]]. He is the husband of [[Princess Amélie of Autelia]]. | ||
==Early life== | |||
The Hon. Alexander Alasdair Gordon Strickland was born on November 30, 1999, in {{wpl|Edinburgh}}, the capital city of Scotland. His parents, [[Robert Strickland, 6th Earl of Ardfern|Robert]] and [[Louise Strickland, Countess of Ardfern|Louise]] were Viscount and Viscount Strickland at the time. He was the first of his parents' six children, and was soon followed after by his siblings Christabel, Andrew, James, Iona, and Duncan. He is known to his family and friends as "Alick." | |||
When his grandfather, [[Henry Strickland, 4th Earl of Ardfern]], died in 2006, Alexander gained the courtesy title ''Viscount Strickland'' as the new heir apparent to the [[Earl of Ardfern|Earldom of Ardfern]]. | |||
Alexander was educated at {{wpl|Fettes College}} before going on to the {{wpl|University of Glasgow}} to study Accounting. | |||
==Marriage and children== | |||
It was whilst at university that he met [[Princess Amélie of Autelia]], who was also studying in the city, as part of a foreign exchange. The couple confirmed they were dating in a statement issued on October 15, 2019. | |||
Following two years of dating, the engagement of Lord Strickland and Princess Amélie was announced on September 13, 2021. They were married in a ceremony in the National Cathedral, [[Santerre]], on December 26, 2021. | |||
Following their wedding, Alexander and Amélie embarked on a honeymoon tour of {{wpl|Scotland}} and {{wpl|Scandinavia}}, spending time in several cities. | |||
On July 13, 2022, the Palace announced that Lord Strickland and Princess Amélie were expecting a child, due to be born in Winter 2022. In anticipation of the birth, Queen Marie-Agathe granted Alexander with new titles, in order that any future children of his and Amélie's would be born with Autelian royal titles as well as their father's Scottish titles. From December 1, 2022, his titles have been "''His Royal Highness Prince Alexander of Autelia, Duke of Pavia''." He also retains his courtesy titles as his father's heir and future Earl of Ardfern. | |||
On December 14, 2022, Princess Amélie gave birth to twins at Enver Maternity and Children's Hospital in Lafontaine. The children were born at 0610 hours and are a boy and a girl. In a Palace statement, it was said that the Princess and her children were doing well, and that the Queen and other members of the Royal Family had been informed. | |||
On December 15, 2022, a statement was released that the children had been named [[Princess Iona of Autelia|Princess Iona Marie-Claude Marina Christabel]] and [[Prince Ivar of Autelia|Prince Ivar Duncan Alexander Henry]]. | |||
==Public life== | |||
As a member of the [[Autelian royal family]], Prince Alexander carries out engagements and duties on behalf of his sister-in-law, [[Marie-Agathe of Autelia|Queen Marie-Agathe]]. | |||
Prince Alexander is the patron of several charities and organisations, and has a special interest in charities supporting children from disadvantaged backgrounds in education. | |||
As his sister-in-law [[Princess Désirée of Sweden|Princess Désirée]] and her husband live in Sweden, Alexander and Amélie are considered to be Autelia's second couple, and often stand-in for [[Marie-Agathe of Autelia|Queen Marie-Agathe]] and [[Philipp, Prince Consort of Autelia|Prince Philipp]] at public events. | |||
==Titles and styles== | |||
* 30 November 1999 - 15 April 2006: ''The Honourable'' Alexander Alasdair Gordon Strickland | |||
* 15 April 2006 - 1 December 2022: Alexander Strickland, Viscount Strickland | |||
* 1 December 2022 - present: ''His Royal Highness'' Prince Alexander of Autelia, Duke of Pavia, Viscount Strickland | |||
Latest revision as of 07:55, 14 December 2022
| Prince Alexander | |
|---|---|
| Duke of Pavia and Viscount Strickland | |
| Born | Alexander Alasdair Gordon Strickland 30 November 1999 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Spouse | Princess Amélie of Autelia (m. 2021) |
| Issue | Princess Iona Prince Ivar, Baron Strathmichael |
| Father | Robert Strickland, 5th Earl of Ardfern |
| Mother | Lady Louise Gordon |
Prince Alexander of Autelia, Duke of Pavia and Viscount Strickland (Alexander Alasdair Gordon; born 30 November 1999) is a Scottish-born aristocrat and member of the Autelian royal family. He is the husband of Princess Amélie of Autelia.
Early life
The Hon. Alexander Alasdair Gordon Strickland was born on November 30, 1999, in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. His parents, Robert and Louise were Viscount and Viscount Strickland at the time. He was the first of his parents' six children, and was soon followed after by his siblings Christabel, Andrew, James, Iona, and Duncan. He is known to his family and friends as "Alick."
When his grandfather, Henry Strickland, 4th Earl of Ardfern, died in 2006, Alexander gained the courtesy title Viscount Strickland as the new heir apparent to the Earldom of Ardfern.
Alexander was educated at Fettes College before going on to the University of Glasgow to study Accounting.
Marriage and children
It was whilst at university that he met Princess Amélie of Autelia, who was also studying in the city, as part of a foreign exchange. The couple confirmed they were dating in a statement issued on October 15, 2019.
Following two years of dating, the engagement of Lord Strickland and Princess Amélie was announced on September 13, 2021. They were married in a ceremony in the National Cathedral, Santerre, on December 26, 2021.
Following their wedding, Alexander and Amélie embarked on a honeymoon tour of Scotland and Scandinavia, spending time in several cities.
On July 13, 2022, the Palace announced that Lord Strickland and Princess Amélie were expecting a child, due to be born in Winter 2022. In anticipation of the birth, Queen Marie-Agathe granted Alexander with new titles, in order that any future children of his and Amélie's would be born with Autelian royal titles as well as their father's Scottish titles. From December 1, 2022, his titles have been "His Royal Highness Prince Alexander of Autelia, Duke of Pavia." He also retains his courtesy titles as his father's heir and future Earl of Ardfern.
On December 14, 2022, Princess Amélie gave birth to twins at Enver Maternity and Children's Hospital in Lafontaine. The children were born at 0610 hours and are a boy and a girl. In a Palace statement, it was said that the Princess and her children were doing well, and that the Queen and other members of the Royal Family had been informed.
On December 15, 2022, a statement was released that the children had been named Princess Iona Marie-Claude Marina Christabel and Prince Ivar Duncan Alexander Henry.
Public life
As a member of the Autelian royal family, Prince Alexander carries out engagements and duties on behalf of his sister-in-law, Queen Marie-Agathe.
Prince Alexander is the patron of several charities and organisations, and has a special interest in charities supporting children from disadvantaged backgrounds in education.
As his sister-in-law Princess Désirée and her husband live in Sweden, Alexander and Amélie are considered to be Autelia's second couple, and often stand-in for Queen Marie-Agathe and Prince Philipp at public events.
Titles and styles
- 30 November 1999 - 15 April 2006: The Honourable Alexander Alasdair Gordon Strickland
- 15 April 2006 - 1 December 2022: Alexander Strickland, Viscount Strickland
- 1 December 2022 - present: His Royal Highness Prince Alexander of Autelia, Duke of Pavia, Viscount Strickland