Erik XII Georg of Emerstari
| Erik XII Georg | |||||||||
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| King of Emerstari | |||||||||
 Erik XII Georg in August 2018 | |||||||||
| Monarch of Emerstari (more...) | |||||||||
| Reign | 7 July 1994 | ||||||||
| Coronation | 25 December 1994 | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Erik XI Deitrik | ||||||||
| Heir apparent | Prince Eric | ||||||||
| President | See list
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| Born | Erik Jakob Eirikr August 4, 1970 Rensulier Palace, Coronet, Emerstari | ||||||||
| Consort | Elsa Ljundmark | ||||||||
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| House | House of Eirikr | ||||||||
| Father | Erik XI Deitrik | ||||||||
| Mother | Synnøva Leijonhuvud | ||||||||
| Religion | Lutheranism | ||||||||
Erik XII Georg was born in Rensulier Palace on 4 August 1970 as the eldest son of Crown Prince Erik Johann Eirikr. He became the Crown Prince of Emerstari upon his father's accession as king on 10 January 1972, and succeeded him following his abdication on 7 July 1994. He was educated privately and then sent to the Ervinisk Academy. Erik studied history and served in the Emerstarian Navy. In 1992, he married Elsa Ljundburg and they have had three children: Frederik Johann Eirikr, Crown Prince of Emerstari, Karl Olaf Eirikr, Prince of Emerstari, and Frederikke Nathalie Eirikr–Ljundmark, Princess of Emerstari.
Erik is interested in Emerstarian history and culture, sports, nature. Until his accession to the throne, he was a member of the Estelian Hastiludia Committee and the Emerstarian Royal Nature Society. From 2010 to 2014, he served as President of Emerstari.
Early life and education
Erik Jakob Eirikr was born on 4 August 1970 at Rensulier Palace in Coronet, Emerstari. He is the first child of Erik XI Deitrik and Synnøva Leijonhuvud. From birth, Erik has held the titles Prince of Emerstari (Emerstarian: Prins av Emerige), Duke of Småkland (Emerstarian: Hertig av Småkland), and Baron of Vasterflod (Emerstarian: Friherre av Småkland). He was baptized as a member of the Church of Emerstari on 2 January 1971 in Rensulier Cathedral. His godparents are Lorens Adulf Frederikssen, Duke of Ekkesburg, Haakon VI Karl of Coelans, Lodewijk Willem, Prince of Canaria, Annikke Stefanie Ljundstrom–Fjellborg, Duchess of Fjellborg, and Jean-Pierre de Quiemois, Duke of Quiemois.
He has one younger sister: Lovis Johanna, Eirikr–Potois, Princess of Emerstari. He lived with his family at Vasterflodpalats near the village of Ekssjo from his birth until 1972, when his grandfather, Erik X Gustaf abdicated, and his father ascended to the throne. He then received the title Crown Prince of Emerstari.
Erik was privately educated at Rensulier Palace until 1986 when he was sent to Ervinisk Academy, where he would study until 1990. In 1990, at age 20, he joined the Emerstarian Royal Navy as a Marine. One year later, in 1991, Erik X Deitrik gave his consent for the engagement of Erik and Elsa Ljundmark, daughter of Olaf Theodor Ljundmark, Duke of Ljundmark and Svea Ulrika Ragnvaldsdottir, Duchess of Ljundmark.
In addition to his native Emerstarian, Erik XII Georg knows Canarian, Marsei, Rhenish, and English
Crown Princehood and military service
From birth, Erik was a Lieutenant in the Royal Life Guard, and when his father assumed the throne of Emerstari, he became the Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Life Guard. In addition to this, he has completed extensive military training in the Royal Navy, notably completing the education as a frogman in the Emerstarian naval elite special operations force: Frømandskårett.
- Lieutenant of the Royal Life Guard (1970)
- Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Life Guard (1972)
- Royal Emerstarian Frogman Corps (1990)
- First Lieutenant in the Royal Navy (1990)
- Lieutenant Captain in the Royal Navy (1992)
- Captain in the Royal Navy (1993)
- Staff Officer, Naval Command (1994)
- Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Military (1994)
Marriage and children
On 20 May 1992, Erik and Elsa Ljundmark married at Rensulier Cathedral in Coronet. The couple have had four children, only one of whom was born before his accession to the throne: Frederik Johann Eirikr, Crown Prince of Emerstari (9 November 1993), Karl Olaf Eirikr, Prince of Emerstari (27 March 1995), Frederikke Nathalie Eirikr–Ljundmark, Princess of Emerstari (2 October 1997).
Estelian Hastiluda Committee
On 2 January 1993, Crown Prince Erik was elected a member of the Estelian Hastiluda Committee to replace former Emerstarian member Katja Holm, who had retired but served for only one year. His candidature was met with skepticism both in Emerstari and abroad as it was believed he was too young. Further, it was believed that the Prince's loyalty would be towards his country and government rather than towards the committee. Therefore, in 1994, several months before his accession to the throne, he was replaced by Uldrik Lorens Ferssen and was given special observer status on the committee.
He announced that his point of focus and reason for joining the committee was to promote an active lifestyle among both Emerstarian youth and Emerstarians in general. He left the Estelian Hastiluda Committee in 2010 after two terms of eight years.
Sports and health
Both as Crown Prince and King, Erik encouraged Emerstarian participation in sports. Besides the Estelian Hastiluda Committee, he has been a patron and honorary member of various sporting organizations including the Royal Emerstarian Golfing Association, Royal Emerstarian Sailing Association, and the Northern Scanian Tennis League
Participation in expeditions
Eric XII Georg, during his time in the military, participated in an expedition to Mount Seorosan in Kophavien in 1991. In 1993, he participated in a two-month dog-sled expedition in the northern parts of Fyrland. The expedition marked the 150-year anniversary of the Olafsson–Fjellborg Expedition when the first Emerstarians mapped all of northern Fyrland.
Reign and Presidency
On 27 March 1994, Erik XI Deitrik announced his intention of abdicating, and in the afternoon of 7 July, he signed the instrument of abdication in Kuingshall (Emerstarian: King's Hall). Erik XII Georg, however, did not hold his coronation until 25 December 1994, according to Emerstarian tradition.
As King, Erik has frequent meetings with members of the Foderalkongress and with the President of Emersari as well as his Privy Council. According to the Emerstarian constitution, he signs royal decrees and legislative bills. With the President, he represents Emerstari domestically and abroad. Additionally, at the Foderellkongress's Oppning (Opening of the Federal Congress), he announces the plans of the government for the year. In 2010, he was elected President of Emerstari and served until 2014.
At his accession, he was Eurevia's youngest living monarch. He, however, lost this claim on the inauguration Péire III of Roele.
Titles, styles, honors and arms
Titles and styles
- 8 August 1970 – 10 January 1972: By the Grace of God, His Royal Grace, Prince of Emerstari, Erik Jakob Eirikr: Duke of Småkland and Baron of Vasterflod.
- 10 January 1972 – 7 July 1994: By the Grace of God, His Royal Highness, Crown Prince of Emerstari, Erik Jakob Eirikr: Duke of Småkland and Baron of Vasterflod.
- 7 July 1994 – present: By the Grace of God, of the Federated Kingdom of Emerstari, of His Colonies, and of His Other Reams, Head of the House of Eirikr and Defender of the Faith, His Majesty: the King and Prince of Emerstari and Emperor of the Emerstarian Empire, Erik XII Georg, — the Duke of Flodland, Midtenland, and Småkland; Margrave of Uksburg; Earl of Skjödde; Baron of Vasterflod; and Lord of Grensholm, Bufjord, and Kelvikt; furthermore, Grand Master of the Royal Orders of the Seraphim, Northern Star, Sword, Karl, and Georg and High Protector of the Order of St. Nicholas; High Knight of the Royal Orders Lodewijk, St. Johan, the Red Rose, the Three Stars, and the White Falcon; and Commander-in-chief of the Royal Emerstarian Military and.
National honors
- Grand Master of the Royal Order of the Seraphim
- Grand Master of the Royal Order of the Northern Star
- Grand Master of the Royal Order of the Sword
- Grand Master of the Royal Order of Karl
- Grand Master of the Royal Order of Georg
- High Protector of the Royal Order of St. Nicholas
- Recipient of the Medal of the Royal Order of Recompense
- Recipient of the Medal of the Royal Order of Merit
- Recipient of the Naval Long Service Medal
- Recipient of the Homeguard Medal of Merit
- Recipient of the Medal of Honor of the Reserve Officers League
- Recipient of the Military Athletic Medal of Honor
- Recipient of the 100th Birthday Medal of Erik X Gustaf
- Recipient of the 100th Birthday Medal of Nathalie Leijonhuvud
- Recipient of the 75th Birthday Medal of Erik X Gustaf
- Recipient of the 75th Birthday Medal of Nathalie Leijonhuvud
- Recipient of the 75th Birthday Medal of Erik XI Deitrik
- Recipient of the 75th Birthday Medal of Synnøva Leijonhuvud
- Recipient of the Commemoration Medal of Erik X Gustaf
- Recipient of the Commemoration Medal of Nathalie Leijonhuvud
- Recipient of the Coronation Medal of Erik XI Deitrik
- Recipient of the 500th Anniversary Medal of the Royal Emerstarian Life Guards
- Recipient of the 100th Anniversary Medal of the Royal Frogman Corps
- Recipient of the Marriage Medal of Crown Prince Erik and Crown Princess Elsa
Foreign honours
- Canaria: High Knight of the Royal Order of Lodewijk
- Coelans: Master Knight of the Royal Order of St. Johan
- Marseile: Master Knight of the Royal Order of the Red Rose
- Marseile: Recipient of the 50th Birthday Medal of Louis IXX
- Roele: Recipient of the Inaugurration Badge of Péire III
- Roele: Recipient of the Marriage Badge of Péire III and Louise-Alexandra DePotois
- Saexeland: Knight of the Royal Order of Merit
- Saurland: Knight of the Royal Order of the Three Stars
- Soumeland: Master Knight of the Royal Order of the White Falcon
Arms and other symbols
Royal Coat of Arms
- Emerstarian Royal Standard
Royal Standard
Dual Monogram of Erik and Elsa
Ancestry
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