Prince Frederick, Duke of Amherstburg
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| King Emeritus of Queensland Grand Ruler of Sabah Province Duke of Amherstburg | |||||
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| Grand Ruler of Sabah Province | |||||
| Reign | 6 October 2020 – present | ||||
| 6th Supreme Head of the Queenslandian Nation | |||||
| Reign | 20 October – 2 November 2020 | ||||
| Coronation | 23 October 2020 | ||||
| Predecessor | Albert V | ||||
| Successor | Catherine VII | ||||
| Prime Minister | Sir Albert W. John | ||||
| Born | 13 September 2010 Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand | ||||
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| House | Helmond Nassau | ||||
| Mother | Mary, former Countess of Narvik | ||||
| Religion | Buddhist | ||||
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Prince Frederick, Duke of Amherstburg (born George Frederick Albert) and formerly known as Frederick VI is the current Grand Ruler of the Sabah Province, which is one of the constituent states of the Kingdom of Queensland. He briefly ascended to the throne of Queensland assuming the regnal name of "King Frederick VI" on 20 October 2020 succeeding his older brother, King Albert V who had earlier abdicated as the King of Queensland. However, his reign was short and ended with his abdication on 2 November 2020. He was succeeded as the monarch of Queensland by his deputy, Princess Charlotte, Duchess of St. Andrews who assumed the regnal name of "Queen Catherine VII".
Birth and personal life
Prince Frederick was born on 13 September 2010 in Ubon Ratchathani province of Thailand. He is the youngest brother of King Edward IX of Queensland. He is currently undergoing his elementary school education and keeps a keen interest in naval and aerial warfare.
Micronational career
By the time he turned eight, he expressed his keen interests in navy and air force and was soon able to train himself with the Royal Guards of Queensland. On 15 September 2019, he was appointed as a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Queensland Navy and as a Squadron Leader in the Royal Queensland Air Force. In recognition of his merit, then reigning King Albert V promoted him to the rank of a Captain in the navy and as a Group Captain in the air force.
Titles, styles, and honours
Titles and honours
- 3 January 2015 – 6 October 2020: His Royal Highness Prince Frederick, Duke of Henrik
- 6 – 20 October 2020: His Royal Highness Prince Frederick, Duke of Henrik, Prince-Governor of Sabah City
- 20 October – 2 November 2020: His Majesty The King of Queensland
- 20 October – 2 November 2020: His Imperial Majesty The Emperor Frederick VI, by the Emperor grace of god of Napoleon Island
- 20 October – 2 November 2020: His Imperial and His Royal Most Chrisitan Majesty The King Frederick VI, by the grace of God
- 20 October – 2 November 2020: His Majesty The King Frederick VI, by the grace of god of Wellington and Earl of St Andrews
- 20 October – 2 November 2020: His Majesty The King Frederick VI, by the grace of god of St Albans
- 2 November 2020 – 5 December 2023: His Royal Highness Prince Frederick, Duke of Henrik,King Former of Queensland, Prince-Governor of Sabah City
- 5 December 2023 – present: His Royal Highness Prince Frederick, Duke of Amherstburg,King Former of Queensland, Prince-Governor of Sabah City
The full name according to the present official document is "Prince Frederick, Duke of Amherstburg, King Former of Queensland,Prince-Governor of Sabah City, Defender of the Faith"
Military ranks
 Queensland
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Honorary military positions
- 20 October 2020- 2 November 2020: Commander-in-Chief of the Queensland Armed Forces
- 20 October 2020- 2 November 2020: Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Queensland Army
- 20 October 2020- 2 November 2020: Colonel in Chief of His Majesty's Coldstream Foot Guards
- 10 February 2021 – Present: Colonel in Chief of His Majesty's King Baudouin's Hussars Regiment
- 10 February 2021 – Present: Colonel of the Regiment of His Majesty's Royal King George's Guards
- 20 October 2020- 2 November 2020: Commander-in-Chief of Royal Queensland Air Force
St Albans
- 19 January 2021 – Present: Colonel of the Regiment of the Royal St Albans Land Force Regiment
- 19 January 2021 – Present: Colonel of the Regiment of the Royal Wessex Regiment
State of Brussels
- 19 January 2021 – Present: Colonel of the Regiment of the Royal Cavalry Regiment
Honours
Honours of Sabah
Grand Master and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Meritorious Service of Sabah City (6 October 2020)
Grand Master and Knight Grand Collar of the Order of the State of Sabah City (6 October 2020)
Grand Master and Knight Commander of the Order of Sabah City (6 October 2020)
Grand Master and Knight Commander of the Order of Sabah Star of Gallantry (6 October 2020)
Honours of Queensland, the provinces and the other commonwealth realms
Civilian honours
Royal Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Gardenia (20 October 2020)
Member of the Most Distinguished Order of the Nation (24 May 2022)
Member of the Order of the Queenslandian Merit (3 January 2021)
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Military honours
First Class of the Most Exalted Order of the Queenslandian Military Famous Valour (28 November 2021)
Courageous Commander of the Most Gallant Order of the Queenslandian Military Service (20 October 2017)
- Provinces of Queensland
Carl Gustaf Province:
Knight Grand Collar of the Most Blessed Order of the Loyalty Defender of the State of Carl Gustaf City (14 July 2021)
Knight Commander of the Order of Meritorious Service (30 May 2016)
Edinburgh Province:
Knight Grand Cross of the Most Blessed Order of the Star of Edinburgh City (30 May 2016)
Knight Commander of the Order of Merit of Prince Philip (12 May 2016)
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Elizabeth Province:
Principal Grand Knight of the Most Blessed Order of the Crown of the Realm of Elizabeth City (5 July 2021)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Crown and Loyalty to the Royal House of Elizabeth (12 May 2016)
Qaboos Province:
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Qaboos Meritorious Service (30 January 2021)
Seri Ja'afar Province:
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Queensland Defender of State (16 July 2018)
- Independent commonwealth nations
Napoleon Island:
Knight Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit of Napoleon Island (23 May 2020)
Abercorn and St Albans:
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Nation (23 May 2020)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Abercorn (23 May 2020)
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Wellington and St Andrews:
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the State of Wellington Star of Gallantry (23 May 2020)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the State Star of Gallantry (23 May 2020)
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St Albans:
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Saint Albans (23 May 2020 – 5 March 2022)
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal National Order of Merit (23 May 2020 – 5 March 2022)
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Decorations and medals
Queensland:
Recipient of the Queenslandian Military Valour Service Cross (12 June 2021)
First Class of the Royal Queensland Red Cross Commendation Medal (30 July 2015)
Recipient of the Queensland War Medal (2016, 2017, 2018)
Recipient of the Elizabeth War Medal (2017, 2018, 2020)
Recipient of the Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and five bars (12 March 2020)
Recipient of the Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and five bars (12 March 2020)
Recipient of the Queensland Service Medal of the Order of St Olaf with three gold bars (15 February 2021)
Recipient of the Queenslandian Armed Forces Iron Jubilee Medals (7 June 2021)
Recipient of the Wood of the National and Home Guards Jubilee Medals (7 June 2021)
Recipient of the 7th National and Independence Day Medal (3 January 2022)
Recipient of the Koninginnedag Commemorative Medal (8 April 2022)
Recipient of the Queen Benedikte X Inauguration Medal (8 April 2022)
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Foreign honours
Christoph Chao City: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Santi Christoph Chao (19 December 2020)
New South Canberra: Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Four Rivers of New South Canberra (5 October 2021)
Vishwamitra:
- Grand Cordon of the Most Exalted Order of the Crown of Vishwamitra (11 January 2023)
- Recipient of the Commemorative Medal of the 21st Birthday of Rashtradhyaksh Varuna Sriraya (11 January 2023)
- Former honours
- Grand Cross of the Most Illustrious Royal Order of the Crown of Vishwamitra (15 April 2021 – 24 October 2022)
- Vishwamitran state honours
Purvanchal: Grand Commander of the Most Noble Royal Family Order of Purvanchal (30 April 2021)
Membership and appointments
Honorary degrees
- Queensland: Royal Military Queen Elizabeth Helsmariehamn University – Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) (2018)