Tsarevich Michael of Velikoslavia
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| Michael | |||||
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| Tsarevich of Velikoslavia (more...) | |||||
 Nicholas' official portrait painted in 2022 | |||||
| Reign | Count of Velomeer | ||||
| Coronation | 9 September, 2012 | ||||
| Born | 9 October 2012 Fjalnir, Velikoslavia | ||||
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| House | House Ivanov | ||||
| Father | Alexis V | ||||
| Mother | Theodora | ||||
| Religion | Velikoslavian Orthodox Church | ||||
Tsarevich Michael Ivanov is the third eldest son and fourth child of Alexis V and Theodora, Grand Princess of Mesogeia and third in line to inherit the Sapphire Throne. He is styled as a Grand Prince and is also the Count of Velomeer.
Early Life
Birth
In April of 2012, the Velikograd Court announced that Tsarina Theodora was pregnant with her fourth child and was set to give birth in October of that year. In August, she relocated to the Cedar Palace in Fjalnir, which had become a favorite location of the couple to give birth.
The baby was born October 9, 2012 at 13:23 and was formally baptized and recognized by his father the next day. His godparents, Conrad IV of Garima and Margarethe of Rahdenburg, were present at his birth. His grandparents, Constantine, Despot of Morea and Sophia, Despotissa of Morea from his mother's side and Frederica of Silingia from his father's side were present for his birth as well as many Gariman and Mesogeian friends and relatives. At four weeks old, he was moved to Velikograd Palace in the Grand Apartment.
Adolescents and Education
Michael was raised in the Velikograd Palace and is one of the livelier children at court. He is known for often getting intro trouble with authority figures and for uttering quick witted remarks towards those who chastise him.
At age seven, Michael was enrolled at the Gilderoy Academy, the traditional boarding school for noble boys. He is presently only a day student and spends his evenings with his family back at Velikograd Palace.
At nine years of age, he spent his first summer in Hauptburg, Garima with his godfather and great uncle Conrad IV of Garima. He is rumored to have developed a friendship with his cousin Farid of Hauptburg, son of Grand Princess Anastasia. In the summer of 2022, Michael spent a second summer in Garima with his relatives.
Official Appearances
Michael has appeared in public only a few times at several official ceremonies and holidays since turning seven. He was first put in the spotlight at the Diamond Jubilee of his great-grandmother, Elena II Troadina where he presented her with a gift, though he did not and was not expected to deliver an oration.
Personal Life
Michael is affectionately known as the “little troublemaker of Velikograd” due to the numerous situations his curiosity and high levels of energy always seem to get him into. He regularly hangs out with a group of boys around the palace that are a mixture of noble born children and the children of many of the palace’s serving staff, much to the chagrin of many of the more conservative nobility.