King of the United States of America | |
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Royal Coat of Arms of the United States | |
Incumbent | |
File:King Henry V of the United States.jpg Edward II since April 17, 1980 | |
Details | |
Style | His Majesty |
Heir apparent | Crown Prince Andrew |
First monarch | Henry I |
Formation | April 30, 1789 |
The monarchy of the United States, commonly referred to as the American monarchy, is the constitutional form of government by which a hereditary sovereign reigns as the head of state of the United States, and it’s overseas territories. The current monarch is King Edward II, who ascended the throne in 1980.
The monarch and their immediate family undertake various official, ceremonial, diplomatic and representational duties. As the monarchy is constitutional, the monarch is limited to functions such as bestowing honours and appointing the President, which are performed in a non-partisan manner. The monarch is also Head of the American Armed Forces. Though the ultimate executive authority over the government is still formally by and through the royal prerogative, these powers may only be used according to laws enacted in Congress and, in practice, within the constraints of convention and precedent. The Government of the United States is known as the United States Government.
Name | Picture | Reign began | Reign ended | Spouse | Issue | House |
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Henry I | 30 April 1789 |
3 August 1802 |
Wilhelmina of Hesse-Kassel | None | Hohenzollern-Amerika | |
Augustus I | 3 August 1802 |
2 May 1813 |
Elisabeth Brandenburg-Schwedt | Princess Louise Crown Prince Louis Augustus II |
Hohenzollern-Amerika | |
Augustus II | 2 May 1813 |
19 July 1843 |
Marie Adelaide de la Grange | Edward I Princess Charlotte |
Hohenzollern-Amerika | |
Edward I | 19 July 1843 |
15 April 1865 |
Maria Nikolaevna | Henry II Princess Elizabeth Prince Albert Prince William |
Hohenzollern-Amerika | |
Henry II | 15 April 1865 |
6 January 1896 |
Louise of Saxe-Coburg | Princess Dorothy Henry III Prince Frederick |
Hohenzollern-Amerika | |
Henry III | 6 January 1896 |
5 September 1913 |
Mary Stuarts | Henry IV Princess Mabel Prince Edward |
Hohenzollern-Amerika | |
Henry IV | 5 September 1913 |
17 April 1980 |
Abigail Steward | Crown Prince Robert Prince James |
Hohenzollern-Amerika | |
Edward II | 17 April 1980 |
Incumbent | Lucille Beaumont | Crown Prince Andrew Princess Eleanor |
Hohenzollern-Amerika |