Alexander of the Nortonians

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Alexander
Official Royal Portrait of the King, 2023
King of the Nortonians
Reign30 May 2022 – present
Inauguration30 May 2022
Predecessorhimself, as President of Norton
Prime MinisterThomas Jacobs
Esty Carpentieri
BornAlexander Albert Leopold
6 July 2005 (2005-07-06) (age 18)
Dorchester, United Kingdom
HouseHargreaves-Ghent
FatherPrince Matthew, Duke of Clernau
MotherPrincess Catharina-Amalia, Duchess of Clernau
ReligionRoman Catholicism
SignatureAlexander's signature

Alexander (Alexander Albert Leopold; born 6 July 2005) is King of the Nortonians, having acceded to the throne following the abolition of republican government within the Norton state and the subsequent establishment of the Kingdom of Norton, under the house of Hargreaves.

Formerly, a Nortonian micronational politician and diplomat, he served as President of the State of Norton and Leader of the National Conservative Party from July 2021 until the abolition of the republican structure of government in May 2022. The King also maintains an active political life outside of Norton, in a range of micronations. He served as both the Secretary of State for Local Government and the President of the Chamber of Representatives in Roscamistan until August 2022, while also serving as Prime Minister in the Pinangese Republic.



Micronational career

Development of the State of Norton

On 6 July 2021, the State of Norton was established. The nation's first home was on a 1-acre plot of land in the English county of Dorset. Two days after the declaration of independence was signed on 8 July 2021, the nation moved to its current location: a 4-acre plot of land at the bottom of Ham Hill National Park in the picturesque village of Norton Sub Hamdon (the previous site transitioned into the constituent province of Sarum). The first senate election was conducted soon after the state was formed, and the National Conservative Party swept to victory, capturing 8 of the 12 seats (6 seats must be obtained to form a majority government). A week later, the state's first presidential election was held with the National Conservative Party candidate receiving 10 out of the 12 senate votes.

President of the State of Norton

The State of Norton was a multi-party democracy with a presidential republic. Every six years, the President was elected to serve as both the head of state and the head of the executive. According to the constitution, the President can be elected for two consecutive terms, but must thereafter leave office for at least one term (6 years) before running for re-election. He was elected as the first President in July 2021, serving until the abolition of the position in May 2022. The President also served as the Chairman of the Executive and National Cabinets, as well as the Commander-in-Chief of the Nortonian Defence Forces. The President's constitutional obligation is to nominate and remove a Prime Minister who would serve as the country's head of government.

Establishment of the Kingdom of Norton

With the establishment of the monarchy and the founding of the Kingdom of Norton, he acceded to the throne becoming King of the Nortonians. Upon his inauguration on 30 May 2022, He adopted the regnal name "Alexander" - becoming Alexander of Norton. The Kingdom of Norton is a constitutional monarchy in which the monarch serves as the ceremonial Head of State and commander-in-chief of the Royal Nortonian Armed Forces.

Titles, styles, honours, and arms

Styles of
Alexander of Norton
Reference styleHis Majesty
Spoken styleYour Majesty
Alternative styleSir


Titles, and styles

  • 30 May 2022 – present: His Majesty The King

Places named in his honour

  • On 30 May 2022, the Government of Norton renamed the provincial capital of Waldflache to Alexandertown from Metropole-Imperium, to celebrate the transition to a monarchy and the coronation of Alexander I.
  • On 19 June 2022, the main building of the Estates General was renamed as Alexander House from Legislature House.

Standards and arms

Coat of arms as King of the Nortonians
(2022–present)
Royal cypher as King of the Nortonians
(2022–present)
Royal Standard as King of the Nortonians
(2022–present)
Personal escutcheon

Banners

Kingdom of Norton Personal banner
(2022 – )

Other national honours

Vishwamitra

Former honours
State honours

Foreign honours

Queenslandian territories

Ancestry