Grand Duke of Winterspell
| Grand Duke of Winterspell | |
|---|---|
 Grand Duke Hunter in 2023. | |
| Creation date | 1 June 2020 |
| Monarch | Petrus I |
| Peerage | Peerage of Winterspell |
| First holder | Hunter I |
| Present holder | Hunter I |
| Heir presumptive | Meadow of Stars |
| Seat(s) | House of Stars |
| Motto | Die Sterne Rufen (The stars are calling) |
Grand Duke of Winterspell, is a hereditary un-landed non-sovereign noble title in the Kingdom of Winterspell.
History
The Grand Ducal title was granted to Prince Hunter on 1 June 2020 following the passage of the June Concordat[1] in honour of his previous roles as Lord, Prince, Dauphin, and co-founder.
On 14 July 2022, the Grand Duke Amendment[2] to the Winterspellian constitution was passed naming the Grand Duke as the designated regent in the event that the monarch is unable to carry out their duties as head of state.
Powers and Duties
The Grand Duke is the designated regent of the Kingdom. This power is exercised when the monarch is unable to carry out their duties as head of state. The Grand Duke also serves as a tiebreaker for parliament.
Line of succession
The current line of succession to the Grand Ducal title as maintained by King Petrus is as follows:
- (2) Paul L. (b. 1974)
Grand Duke Hunter (b. 2002)- (1) Meadow of Stars (b. 2004)
List of Grand Dukes
There has only been one Grand Duke since the title was created.
| Portrait | Arms | Name | Birth | Marriages | Death | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hunter I
Hunter Link 1 June 2020 - Present (3 years, 349 days) |
17 May 2002
Bridgeville, PA, USA |
Unmarried | Living
Age: 21 years, 364 days |
of Stars |
Timeline
References
- ↑ June Concordat docs.google.com. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ↑ Grand Duke Amendment docs.google.com. Retrieved 31 January 2024.