Arthur C. de Tourneau, Archduke of Duckionary

Regnal name
	Arthur the Angel

Arthur I
Arthur I
His Royal Highness, Archduke of Duckionary
	Portrait of His Royal Highness in 2023
Archduke of Duckionary
Reign	10 March 2022 – present
Coronation	25 August 2023
Predecessor	Self (as President)
President of Duckionary
	In office; 24 August 2018 – 10 March 2022
Succeeded by	Self (as Archduke)
Born	Schärding, Austria
Regnal name
Regnal name
	Arthur the Angel
House	De Tourneau
Religion	Roman Catholic
Nationality	Austrian
Residences	Palais d‘ Aurelio, Duckionary
Website	Archduke's personal site
Signature

Archduke Arthur I of Duckionary (Arthur Constantin de Tourneau), is a micronationalist and the current reigning Archduke of the Parliamentary Monarchy of Duckionary, encompassing all its Crown Lands. He ascended to the leadership on 24 August 2018, initially assuming the roles of Emperor, Chancellor, and President of Duckionary in a personal capacity until 09 March 2022.

He is also sometimes referred to within Duckionary as "Arthur the Angel". Unofficially, he is also called "Archiduck"

Since 10 March 2022, Archduke Arthur I has held the official title of Archduke of Duckionary. The formal coronation ceremony took place on 25 August 2023 at the Austrian castle of Hagenau, further solidifying his position as the nation's sovereign. Additionally, he has held the de jure position of Prime Minister of Duckionary since 10 March 2022.

During his reign, he developed the motto for the Archducal family, which is "Gracia nos ducit" or "Grace leads us" in English. This is meant to share the family's Catholic outlook on life and values.

Archduke Arthur I's tenure and multifaceted roles exemplify his dedication to Duckionary's governance and advancement. His leadership, both as the head of state and as a prime ministerial figure, signifies his commitment to guiding Duckionary towards prosperity, stability, and the fulfillment of its national objectives.

Engagement in Duckionary and other micronations

In addition to his role as reigning Archduke of the Parliamentary Monarchy of Duckionary, Arthur de Tourneau holds several prestigious positions and has notable connections within the micronational community. He is Chairman of the Civic Association of Duckionary and leads its activities and initiatives.

In addition, de Tourneau holds the office of Grand Master of the Order of the Knights of Duckionary, demonstrating his commitment to upholding the noble traditions and values associated with this order.

Arthur de Tourneau has gained attention and recognition through his diplomatic efforts, including important meetings with the heads of state or representatives of Slowjamastan, Kugelmugel and Seborga. These meetings demonstrate his commitment to building alliances, promoting cooperation and dialogue between micronations.

Through his diverse assignments and international involvement, Arthur de Tourneau demonstrates his commitment to the prosperity of Duckionary, the preservation of its culture, and the promotion of harmonious relations within the micronational community.

Arthur attended the MicroCon EU 2023 in Ypres, Belgium from 11-13 August 2023, where he made many new friends and gained valuable experience and new ideas for Duckionary.

Micro Euro Summit

In June 2022, Archduke Arthur de Tourneau, along with President Zar Antonov of Obscurium, organized the Micro Euro Summit 2022, which brought together leaders and representatives of various micronations in Chyše, Czech Republic, to discuss and deliberate on matters of mutual interest and cooperation. The success and significance of the summit paved the way for a sequel in 2023. The Micro Euro Summit 2023 took place in Chyše from 14-16 July 2023 and was attended by 25 persons. The organising committee has confirmed that there will be another Micro Euro Summit in 2024. Archduke Arthur de Tourneau's active involvement in organizing and promoting this event underscores his commitment to fostering diplomatic relations, facilitating dialogue, and promoting the common interests of the micronational community.

Main articles:

Micro Euro Summit 2022

Micro Euro Summit 2023

Micro Euro Summit 2024

Titles, styles, and honours

Titles and styles

As Archduke of Duckionary, his full style and title is:

His Royal and Apostolic Highness, Archduke Arthur I by the Grace of God, Sovereign Head of the of the Archducal House of Duckionary, Archduke of Duckionary, Grand Duke of Mopion, Duke of Panagua, Duke of Arcanus, Duke of Bouvet Island, Sultan of Smolkanistan, Sea Prince of Rungholt, Prince of Antiochia, Prince Count of Beaverland, Count of Sandfeld, Count of Kozel, Count of Lipinsula, Landgrave of Bradley-Land, Margrave of CrockerLand, Baron of White Mountain, Lord of Vineta, Grand Voivode of the Gartenmark Voivodeship, Grand Master of the Order of the Knights of Duckionary, etc. etc.

National Honours
Nation	Name of Medal	Date of Award
Duckionary	Medal of the Admiral	24 March 2022
Duckionary	Medal of the Peace Duck	24 January 2022
Duckionary	Medal of the Civic Association	24 January 2022
Duckionary	General of the Order of the Golden Cockatoo	06 March 2022
Duckionary	Royal Navy Expeditionary Participation Medal	03 March 2023

Foreign Honours
Nation	Name of Medal	Date of Award
Obscurium	Recipient of the Obscure Friendship Medal Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the Dancing Dragons Knight of the Most Illustrious Order of the Sleeping Dragon Recipient of the Medal of the Obelisk Recipient of the Medal of the Golden Dragon	4 July 2021 25 December 2021 25 June 2022 11 March 2023 15 July 2023
Atlia	Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the Sparrow	10 January 2022
Slitronia	Great Inspirer of the Order of Inspiration Captain of the Order of Diplomacy	30 October 2022 30 October 2022
Užupis	Silver Garlic Clove	15 July 2023
Musania	Honorary Postmaster of Musania and the Postmaster’s Button	15 July 2023
Edristan	Ultra-Richtig-Krasse und nützliche diplomatische Ehrung	15 July 2023
Dracul	Citation of the Dragon (Silver Tier)	29 July 2023
Sancratosia	Medal for participation at Digi Micro Summit	29 July 2023
Flandrensis	Knight in the Order of the Melting Mountain	12 August 2023
Westarctica	Order of the Polar Cross	12 August 2023
Slowjamastan	Racoon of Friendship Award	12 August 2023
Molossia	Molossian Medal of Statesmanship	12 August 2023
MicroCon EU 2023	Participation Medal MicroCon EU 2023 Ypres	12 August 2023
Ladonia	Diplomatic Service Medal	12 August 2023
Cycoldia	Quinquennium Jubilee Medal of Christina I & II	06 November 2023
Pleiso	Verdienstorden der Republik Pleiso III. Klasse 3. Jahrestags Medaille	03 December 2023 03 December 2023
New Rubix	Auguston Cross Civil Division 1st Class	06 January 2024
MicroWiki	MicroWiki Supporter Badge	06 January 2024

Virtual Foreign Honours
Nation	Name of Medal	Date of Award
Vishwamitra	Grand Cordon of the Most Eminent Order of the Foxtail Orchid Recipient of the National Service Medal Recipient of the Civil Service Medal Recipient of the Commemorative Medal of the First Anniversary of the Vishwamitran Monarchy Recipient of the Commemorative Medal of the Crystal Jubilee of the Foundation of Vishwamitra Recipient of the Commemorative Medal of the 21st Birthday of Rashtradhyaksh Varuna Sriraya	11 January 2023 15 April 2022 08 June 2021 15 April 2022 11 January 2023

Military Titles
Nation	Title
Duckionary	Admiral of the Royal Navy
Duckionary	Colonel of Honour of the Archducal Guard
Duckionary	Colonel-in-Chief of the Mounted Guard
Dracul	Cadet First Class
Karnia-Ruthenia	Honorary Colonel of the Imperial and Royal Regiment of Uhlans

Contact and Social Media

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