Alexander III of New Ingerland
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| Alexander III | |||||
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| King of Guelphia (more...) | |||||
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| King of Guelphia | |||||
| Reign | 11 October 1972 – 29 January 1996 | ||||
| Coronation | 20 November 1973 | ||||
| Predecessor | Philip II | ||||
| Successor | James II | ||||
| Spouse | Christine Wentworth-Wright | ||||
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| Father | Philip I of Guelphia | ||||
| Mother | Lady Hope Delapole | ||||
| Born |
6 June 1912 Kingsbury Palace Kingsbury, CENT | ||||
| Died |
29 January 1996 (aged 83) Kingsbury Palace Kingsbury, CENT | ||||
| Burial |
5 February 1996 St Michael's Chapel Warmford Regis, CENT | ||||
Alexander III (Alexander Edward Albert David; 6 June 1912 – 29 January 1996) was the sixth King of Guelphia, reigning from 11 October 1972 until his death.
Early life and education
Alexander was born on the 6 June 1912, the third son of Philip I and Lady Hope Delapole.His older brothers were Prince David, Lord High Steward and Prince Philip (later Philip II).
Alexander was home tutored for his entire education, and did not attend university.
Titles, styles, honours, and arms
Main article: Titles and Honours of Alexander III
Titles and styles
- His Majesty The King (1972-1996)
- His Highness The Duke of Chandler (1943-1972)
- His Highness The Prince Alexander (1912-1943)
Honours
Arms
Further information: Gallery of Royal coats of arms of Guelphia
Arms of Alexander III of New Ingerland | ||
| Notes | The Royal Coat of Arms of Guelphia consist of: |  |
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| Adopted | 1972 | |
| Crest | Upon the Royal helm the Crown of Guelphia Proper; | |
| Escutcheon | Vert a garb Or, banded Gules on a chief Azure fimbriated Or a cross crosslet between two mullets of eight points Or; | |
| Supporters | Two merino rams Proper; | |
| Motto | Prorsum! Pro Rege et Patria (Onward! For King and Country) | |
| Orders | ||
Issue
| Name | Birth | Death | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| James II | 16 April 1944 | — | Married Amelia Johnson; had issue |
| Prince Matthew, Duke of Mitchell | 8 September 1946 | 8 December 2005 | Unmarried; died without issue |
| Princess Lucinda, Duchess of Alberton | 19 November 1949 | — | Married David Turner, 1st Duke of Alberton; had issue |
| Prince David, Duke of Hyland | 31 October 1952 | — | Married Marigold Lacey; had issue |
References and notes
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Alexander III of New Ingerland
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| Guelphian royalty | ||
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| Preceded by Philip II |
King of Guelphia 1972 – 1996 |
Succeeded by James II |
| Peerage of New Ingerland | ||
| New creation | Duke of Chandler First creation 1943 – 1972 |
Merged in Crown |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by Philip II |
Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal New Ingerland Regiment 1972 – 1996 |
Succeeded by James II |
| Captain-General of the Royal Artillery Corps 1972 – 1996 | ||