Amelia III
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[[File:[img] [/img]|frameless|upright=1.0]]Amelia in 2015 | |||||
| Reign | July 12, 2015 | ||||
| Coronation | Sept 23, 2016 | ||||
| Predecessor | Grand Prince Louis II | ||||
| Heir apparent | Prince Jacob | ||||
| Born | May 18, 1981 Christchurch, Gemma Insulam | ||||
| Spouse | Eric, The Duke of Christchurch | ||||
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| House | House of Leo | ||||
| Father | Grand Prince Louis II | ||||
| Mother | Grand Princess Isabella | ||||
Amelia III is the reigning Grand Princess of Gemma Insulam.
Born in the capital city of Christchurch to Grand Prince II and Grand Princess Isabella, as Grand Princess, Amelia is soveriegn monarch of Gemma Insulma making her the head od state.
Early Life
At the time of Amelia's birth, she was the only child of then Prince Louis and Princess Isabelle. Amelia was basptised by the Archbishop of Gemma Insulam at the private chaple in the Palace of Christchurch. As her father, was the second child of Grand Princess Alexandra, her paternal grandmother, Prince Louis was not expected to become Grand Prince and Amelia Grand Princess but the unexpected death of Prince Oscar quickly moved Prince Louis into the line of succession.
Education
From an young age, Amelia showed a great deal of interest in social justice. Throughout her time at St. Anne's School of Girls, Amelia interest in social justice manifested in her becoming involved debate club and student government. As the heir to the throne, Amelia made it clear to her peers that while she intend in be involved she would not take any executive position.
Following her time at St. Anne's, Amelia went on to study political science at the St. Andrew's University. At the time your her attendance, Amelia was the first Gemma Insulam heir to attend a university oppose to studying privatly with the nation's top educators. While at St. Andrew's the palace made a deal with media outlets to give Amelia the space to study and explore university life without the stare of the media.
Upon completeing her undergraduate degree in poltical science, Amelia went on to complete a Master of Arts in International Relations.
Family, Residence, and Title
Amelia is the only daughter and eldest child of the late Grand Prince Louis II and Grand Princess Isabella.
In 2013, Amelia married Eric Lafayette, a childhood friend, at St. Paul's Cathedral. At the time of their marriage Grand Prince Louis made Eric a peer of the realm as The Duke of Christchurch. In 2015, Amelia and Eric welcomed twins, Prince Jacob and Princess Anne.
As te reigning monarch, Amelia maintains her primary residence at Palace of Christchurch. As Grand Princess, Amelia take residence at Alcyoneum Palace for 2 months during the summer season. Additionally, Amelia has private ownership of Pulchra Hall.
Titles & Styless
- May 18, 1981 - March 12, 1990: Her Royal Highness Princess Amelia of Gemma Insulam
- March 12, 1990 - June 23, 2013: Her Royal Highness The Princess Amelia
- June 23, 2013 - July 12, 2015: Her Royal Highness The Princess Amelia, The Duchess of Christchurch
- July 12, 2015 - Present: Her Royal Highness The Grand Princess
Full Title: Her Royal Highness Amelia the Third, By the Grace of God, Grand Princess of Gemma Insulam, Defender of the Faiths, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and Sovereign of All Honours
Reign
Amelia immediately became Grand Princess upon the death of her father on Jul 12, 2015 but was not coronated until Sept to allow for mourning and preparation. Upon her accension to the throne, Amelia's husband, Eric, became known as Prince Eric and the Royal Consort.
While early in her reign, Amelia has supported transfering power from the House of Peers to the Chancellor and House of Commons. In 2018, Amelia gave speech at the Royal Academy where she officially denounced the claim that monarchs of Gemma Insulam were gods messangers on earth not subject to earthly laws.
To date, the Grand Princess is the patron of 120 charities and organizations.