Monarchy of Nagato
| Grand Duke of Nagato | |
|---|---|
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| Incumbent | |
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| Daniel since 15 September 2014 | |
| Details | |
| Style | His Royal Highness |
| Heir apparent | James, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg |
| First monarch | William, Grand Duke of Nagato |
| Formation | 21 September 1945 |
| Residence | Grand Ducal Palace in Nagato |
The grand duke of Nagato is the monarchical head of state of Nagato. Nagato has been a grand duchy since 21 September 1945, when it was created from the collapse of the Kingdom of Nagato. After the rise of the Imperial State of Nagato (East Nagato), at the time Duke of Kellsthrope, William, fled to East Unovia Island along with resistant forces. There, on 21 September 1941, William established the Duchy of Nagato (West Nagato) and him as Duke of Nagato. With his leadership, the Imperial State of Nagato fell and was annexed into Nagato, creating the Grand Duchy of Nagato and William as Grand Duke. Nagato is one of the world's only sovereign grand duchy and since 1941, there have been three monarchs, including the incumbent, Daniel.
Constitutional role
The constitution of Nagato defines the grand duke's position:
- The grand duke is the head of state, the symbol of its unity, and guarantor of national independence. He exercises executive power in accordance with the constitution and the laws of the country.
Compensation
The grand duke does not receive a salary, but the royal family receives annually ₦400,000 ($357,143 SHD) for grand-ducal functions. In 2021, the Nagato budget included ₦12.1 million for the grand duke's household costs.
Succession
An heir apparent may be granted the style 'hereditary grand duke'. The current heir apparent is Hereditary Grand Duke James.
Full titles
The traditional titulatures of the grand duke are His Royal Grace, Grand Duke of Nagato, Prince of Augustia, Duke of Kellsthrope and Langley.
List of Grand Dukes of Nagato
| Name and reign | Portrait | Birth | Family and Marriages | Death | Succession right |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William 21 September 1945 – 16 August 1968 (abdicated) |
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16 March 1901 Arlesbridge, Kellsthrope, Nagato |
Grand Duchess Louise Hasse 1920 4 sons, 2 daughters |
2 February 1970 Greenwood Hospital, Greenwood, Nagato Age: 69 years, 10 months, 17 days |
Monarchy established |
| Donald 16 August 1968 – 27 January 2010 (abdicated) |
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11 March 1936 Arlesbridge, Kellsthrope, Nagato |
Grand Duchess Judith Payne 1960 3 sons |
15 September 2014 Greenwood Hospital, Greenwood, Nagato Age: 78 years, 6 months, 4 days |
Son of William |
| Daniel 27 January 2010– present |
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23 June 1972 Greenwood Hospital, Greenwood, Nagato |
Grand Duchess Olivia Macneary 1999 1 son, 1 daughter |
Living 51 years and 300 days |
Son of Donald |
