Luke I of Wellmoore
| Luke I of Wellmoore | |||||||||
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| King of Tinakula | |||||||||
| Reign | 16 June 2024 – present | ||||||||
| Investiture | 16 June 2024 | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Throne established | ||||||||
| King of Wellmoore | |||||||||
| Reign | 14 March 2020 – present | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Throne established | ||||||||
| Prime Minister | Lord Rogers | ||||||||
| Duke of Mirwar | |||||||||
| Created | 23 July 2022 – present | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Peerage established | ||||||||
| Viscount Lincasher | |||||||||
| Created | 30 May 2021 – present | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Peerage established | ||||||||
| King | Jayden I | ||||||||
| Baron of Rilusia | |||||||||
| Created | 27 March – 18 May 2021 | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Peerage established | ||||||||
| Successor | Peerage abolished | ||||||||
| Born | Guildford, England | ||||||||
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| Royal house | Wellmoore | ||||||||
| Religion | Christianity | ||||||||
| Signature |  | ||||||||
| Styles of Luke of Wellmoore | |
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| Reference style | His Majesty |
| Spoken style | Your Majesty |
| Alternative style | Sir |
His Majesty King Luke I of Wellmoore KBT KFP CLa OR PC is a micronationalist, politician, philosopher and statesman who is the reigning King of Wellmoore, King of Tinakula and Prince of Malpok. Additionally he is also currently serving as the Acting Minister of Defence of Wellmoore. He is also a notable and experienced politician in the Pinangese Republic.
He is also the longest reigning monarch of Wellmoore, Tinakula and Malpok and is also the Head of the House of Wellmoore.
Micronational career
Beginning
Luke discovered micronationalism at the end of February 2020 and was inspired to start his own nation which is known as the Kingdom of Wellmoore. He became increasingly knowledgeable about things such as governmental systems following his entry in micronationalism.
Wellmoore
Luke founded the Kingdom of Wellmoore on 14 March 2020 and was enthroned as the King of Wellmoore. As the founder and monarch, he is credited for majority of the progress and development in various fields in Wellmoore along with his prime minister Axel Rogers, Lord Rogers. As the King of Wellmoore, he also serves as a Co-President of the Republic of Tinakula before the restoration of the monarchy.
Tinakula
Luke is the longest-serving Tinakulan statesman. He has been part of Tinakula since a not long after it was established and has lead the nation under several governments. Firstly he was installed as Shahanshah under the first monarchy, then later becoming co-president under the republic. Under the territories he was Leader of the Territories, and on Tinakula's independence from the United Communes he restored the monarchy and since 16 June 2024 has been serving as King of Tinakula.
Other micronations
King Luke has been engaged with a number of nations since a few months after the start of his reign. He holds positions in a number of other nations as well as being engaged in other micro-governmental affairs such as writing the Constitution of the Republic of Tinakula, being a signatory of the Constitution of Novus Hierosolymis as well as holding cabinet postings in a number of nations.
Luke is also was an active politician in the Pinangese Republic, having served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies and the leader of the National Union Party and leader of the opposition in the Chamber of Deputies before the current constitution. At one stage he also chaired the Pinangese senate and was acting president of the republic. He currently sits as a member of the Moderate Party of Pinang.
Military service
King Luke is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Wellmoore holding the ranks of Field Marshal, Captain General, Marshal of the RWAF and Admiral of the Fleet.
He is also the Chief of the Air Staff in the Red Army Air Force, an intelligence officer in the Royal Revilian Air Force and a sergeant in the Bastrian Royal Guard.
He is also a former Officer Cadet in the Class A1 at the Lurdentanian Foreign Military Academy and was expected to graduate from the academy on 1 February 2022 but graduation was delayed for his class. He graduated on 12 February 2022 with a grade A and achieved the Studentship Award upon graduation.
Other ventures
Diplomacy
King Luke has been leading both the Global Progressive Association and the Progressive Association since 2021 and has aimed to foster positive relations between member-states of both organisations.
On top of this he has been the ambassador of Vishwamitra to Austenasia and ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Personal life
Luke was born in the United Kingdom and is Welsh, despite being born in England. Religiously, he practices Christianity and is converting to Catholicism.
Luke is an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church since 10 December 2021 as well as the Church of Latter-Day Dude (Dudeism) since 21 February 2022 because, in his words, "Why not".
Luke is also the Lord of the Hougun Mannor of the United Kingdom and practised karate for a number of years.
Education
Honorary degrees
- Doctor of Divinity from the Abide University (21 February 2022)
Micro-Military academies
Studentship Award from Lurdentania Foreign Military Academy (12 February 2022)
Titles, styles, honours, and arms
Titles and styles
- 14 May 2020 – present: His Majesty The King of Wellmoore
- 16 June 2024 – present: His Majesty The King of Tinakula
- 7 June 2023 – present: His Majesty The Prince of Malpok
- 30 May 2021 – present: His Excellency, The Right Honourable Viscount Lincasher
- 23 July 2022 – present: His Grace, The Right Honourable Duke of Mirwar, Lord Protector of Tranar
- 15 November 2022 – 7 June 2023: His Majesty The King of Malpok
- 27 March – 18 May 2021: The Right Honourable Baron of Rilusia
National honours
As the King of Wellmoore, King Luke is the sovereign as the fons honorum of the honours of Wellmoore. This include:
Sovereign of the Royal Order of Chivalry (3 April 2021)- Sovereign of the Order of the Sword, Loyalty and Merit (25 December 2021)
- Sovereign of the Most Noble Order of Freedom (25 December 2021)
- Sovereign of the Most Distinguished Order of Peace (16 March 2020)
As the Co-President of Tinkula, he is also the grand master of the honours of Tinakula. These include:
Grand Master of the Order of the Founder (13 February 2022)
Foreign honours
King Luke has been conferred with several honours from other nations in recognition of his services in various fields including diplomacy. These include:
Acempire:
- Order of the Acempire (29 November 2021)
Korginia:
- Royal Purple Order (8 January 2022)
- Order of Korginia (8 January 2022)
- King's High Honour Award (14 January 2022)
Norton:
Knight Companion of the Royal Order of the Nortonian Crown (1 January 2023)
Member of the Order of the Merit of Camellia (1 January 2023)
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Novus Hierosolymis:
Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Belt of Truth (27 March 2021)
Knight of the Order of the Four Provinces (31 December 2021)
Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Lamb (18 May 2021)
Pinang:
Member of the Order of Gandalf (16 July 2022)
Member of the Order of Merit (13 November 2022)
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Sancratosia:
Member of the Order of the Sovereign (1 March 2022)
Medal of the 30th anniversary of Princess Cloe (1 March 2022)
Salanda
Order of Diplomatic Service (9 October 2023)
Vishwamitra:
Commander of the Most Honourable Order of the Lotus(15 April 2022, order abolished 24 October 2022)
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Quotes
- "Autocorrect is a pain most of the time but it does have its moments of humour." - 29 November 2021 to Citizens of the Acempire
- "It's better to rule by fear than by love." - 18 January 2022 to Lord Axel while Trying not to Sound like a Dictator
- "I can't English" - 2 September 2022 to a Group Chat after Failing to Spell the word "Why"