Prince Frederick, Duke of Henrik
His Royal Highness | |
Prince Frederick, Duke of Henrik | |
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Former King Frederick VI of Queensland Duke of Henrik Grand Ruler of Sabah Province | |
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Reign | 20 October – 2 November 2020 |
Coronation | 23 October 2020 |
Deputy | Princess Charlotte, Duchess of St. Andrews |
Prime Minister | Albert John |
Predecessor | Albert V |
Successor | Princess Charlotte, Duchess of St. Andrews (as Queen Catherine VII) |
Reign | 6 October 2020 – present |
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George Frederick Albert | |
House | Queensland |
Mother | Princess Mary, Countess of Narvik (revoked) |
Born | 13 September 2010 Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand |
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Relations | Edward IX (brother) |
Religion | Buddhism |
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Prince Frederick, Duke of Henrik (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 – present: His Royal Highness Prince Frederick, Duke of Henrik,King Former of Queensland, Prince-Governor of Sabah City
The full name according to the present official document is "Prince Frederick, Duke of Henrik, King Former of Queensland,Prince-Governor of Sabah City, Defender of the Faith"
Military ranks
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Lieutenant General | Royal Queensland Army |
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Vice Admiral | Royal Queensland Navy | |
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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
- 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
- 19 January 2021 – Present: Colonel of the Regiment of the Royal Cavalry Regiment
Honours
National honours
Queensland:
Knight Grand Cordon and Collar of the Most Noble Supreme Royal Family Order of Queensland (20 December 2020)
Royal Knight and Former Sovereign (2020) of the Most Noble Order of the Gatfar (30 July 2015)
Knight Grand Cordon of the Most Exalted Order of the Royal House of Helmond-Bernhard (26 June 2021)
Knight Grand Collar and Former Sovereign (2020) of the Most Noble Order of Queensland Friendship (27 September 2020)
Knight Grand Cross with Collar and Former Sovereign (2020) of the Most Noble Royal Family Order of the Crown of Queensland (30 July 2015)
Knight Grand Cross of the Most Esteemed Royal Queenslandian Order (20 February 2021)
Companions of the King George's Service Order (28 April 2021)
Knight Grand Cross and Former Sovereign (2020) of the Most Honourable Order of Queen Elizabeth II (1 October 2015)
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Most Illustrious Order of the Saint Michael and Saint Olav (28 April 2021)
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Most Honourable Order of the Three Builders of Queensland (3 January 2021)
Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Leopold Lion Crown (29 March 2021)
Knight Commander and Former Sovereign (2020) of the Most Excellent Order of the Queenslandian Empire (3 January 2020)
Knight Grand Cross and Former Sovereign (2020) of the Most Excellent Royal Order of the Queen Elizabeth of Merit (15 September 2020)
Knight Grand Cross and Former Sovereign (2020) of the Most Excellent Order of the Loyalty State Crown of Queensland (23 January 2017)
Knight Grand Cross and Former Sovereign (2020) of the Order of the Queen Victoria II of Queensland (27 September 2020)
Courageous Commander and Former Sovereign (2020) of the Most Gallant Order of the Queenslandian Military Service (5 March 2015)
Grand Cross and Former Sovereign (2020) of the Cross of Military of Army Merit (18 October 2020)
Grand Cross and Former Sovereign (2020) of the Cross of Military of Naval Merit (18 October 2020)
Honours of Sabah Province
Sabah Province:
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)
Other provincial honours
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)
Queensland Province:
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Queensland Defender of State (16 July 2018)
Edinburgh Province:
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Edinburgh City (30 May 2016)
Knight Commander of the Order of Merit of Prince Philip (12 May 2016)
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)
Other independent commonwealth nations
Decorations and medals
Country | Date conferred | Decoration | Ribbon | Post-nominals letters |
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12 June 2021 – | Recipient of the Queenslandian Military Valour Service Cross | ![]() |
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30 July 2015 – | First Class of the Royal Queensland Red Cross Commendation Medal | ![]() |
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2016, 2017 and 2018 – | Recipient of the Queensland War Medal | ![]() |
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2017, 2018 and 2020 – | Recipient of the Elizabeth War Medal | ![]() |
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12 March 2020 – | Recipient of the Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | ![]() |
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Recipient of the Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | ![]() |
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15 February 2021 – | Recipient of the Queensland Service Medal of the Order of St Olaf with three gold bars | ![]() |
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7 June 2021 – | Recipient of the Queenslandian Armed Forces Iron Jubilee Medals | ![]() |
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Recipient of the Wood of the National and Home Guards Jubilee Medals | ![]() |
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2012 – | Recipient of the Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 60th Birthday Anniversary of H.R.H. Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn | ![]() |
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2015 – | Recipient of the Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 60th Birthday Anniversary of H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn | ![]() |
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2016 – | Recipient of the Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 84th Birthday Anniversary of H.M. Queen Sirikit | ![]() |
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2019 – | Recipient of the King Rama X Coronation Medal | ![]() |
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 Cross of the Most Illustrious Royal Order of the Crown of Vishwamitra (15 April 2021)
- 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 (DLitt) (2018)