Carlo I of Landopia
| Carlo I Carolus Primus Charles I | |
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| King of the Kingdom of Landopia Duke of Sambrigione Lord of the Insula Maiestatis Defensor Fidei pro Sanctam Ecclesiam Catholica | |
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| King of Landopia | |
| Reign | 20 december 2018 - present |
| Coronation | 20 december 2018 |
| Predecessor | Throne created |
| King of Landopians | |
| Reign | 20 December 2018 - present |
| Duke of Sambrigione | |
| Reign | 29 June 2023 - present |
| Lord of Insula Maiestatis | |
| Reign | 1 January 2024 - present Military career |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Landopia |
| Service/ | Regia Marina Militare (Royal Navy) |
| Rank | Ammiraglio del Regno (Admiral of the Kingdom) |
| Service number | 0001 |
| Commands held | Landopian Armed Forces |
| Battles/wars | First Landopian war |
| Born | Italian Republic |
| Royal house | House of Cristosomi-Baldovini |
| Religion | Roman catholic christianity |
Charles I of Landopia (Carlo I di Landopia; Italy, 2003) is the first and actual king of the Kingdom of Landopia, on the throne since 20 december 2018.
Called by his people by numerous names such as, the First, the Great or the Wise, he is the most important figure in the Kingdom of Landopia. His reign, still ongoing, is known to the Landopians for having expanded the modernization of the monarchy, with new homeland symbols such as national flags, music, Landopian heraldry, as well as the opening to the intermicronational world through royal decrees and talks between different nations. Worthy of note are his interests in classical art, from architecture to sculpture, theology, philosophy, classical music, literature, history, geography, heraldry and vexillology.
As the head of state, he is also the fons honorum of all honours and decoration of the Kingdom.
The duties of the King
| Styles of Carlo I | |
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| Reference style | His Royal Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Majesty |
| Alternative style | Sir, Sire |
The King has a neutral position in the Kingdom of Landopia: in addition to being a reference figure for the people as a political institution, he has the task of defending the Homeland through royal orders to the Landopian armed forces from any military attacks launched by enemy micropowers. Furthermore, as ad interim minister of foreign affairs, he has the task of bringing the nation to such visibility as to be able to afford survival in the micro-international panorama, with specific diplomatic missions.
Political view
The King has numerous times publicly defined his political position in the Senate of the Kingdom, during emergency sessions. He is a traditionalist and a patriot, both an landopian and an italian one. He is also a fervent believer in Christ, however repudiating the Second Vatican Council and embracing the Tridentine mass. The 2018 coronation, as a recreational project, took place without any Christian rite. He strongly avoided the ascension to the throne through this as the project would have taken a too serious and unplayful turn. However, by royal decree he proclaimed to the people the state religion, that of Catholic Christianity of the Roman rite.
Other ventures
Music
The King's musical career is still ongoing, however the study of music is fundamental to him. His love for baroque music, mainly the sacred and profane works of Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi and Georg Friederich Handel, led him to the study of baroque composition, with the use of basso continuo and the stylistic characteristics of the time. He also prefers all christian sacred music: the Catholic, the Orthodox and the Protestant one. For this reason, one year after the proclamation of the Kingdom he made official the choice of the royal and national anthem, i.e. the first piece of Johann Sebastian Bach's Magnificat (BWV 243).
Literature, philosophy and theology
Interest in literature and philosophy has increased in recent times with the study of Nietzsche, Hegel, Heidegger, Plato, Aristotle, Benedetto Croce, Giordano Bruno and Yukio Mishima. Out of passion he wrote up to ten short dissertations, philosophical treatises, essays on music, politics and current affairs, however none of these were published. Literature for the King is crucial, especially the Italian, the French and the Russian one. Out of passion he read the entirety of the Divine Comedy by Dante, 1984 by Orwell, Cuore (Heart) by Edmondo de Amicis and numerous works by Tolstoj. He is currently reading Gödel Escher Bach, a very challenging and complex book. Regarding theology he is interested in the works of the doctors of the church, including Saint Thomas Aquinas, Saint Benedict and Saint Augustine of Hippo.
Official royal trips
2017 - Royal Visit to Vatican City (as King of Caràlb)
2018 - Royal Visit to Munich (as King of Caràlb)
2019 - Royal Visit to Rome (I)
2019 - Royal Visit to Città di San Marino
2019 - Royal Visit to Dublin- 2019 - Royal Visit to Killkenny
- 2019 - Royal Visit to Bad Schussenried
- 2020 - Royal Visit to Florence
- 2023 - Royal Visit to Rome (II)
Titles, styles, honours, and arms
Titles, and styles
From 20 december 2018 to 9 september 2022 - His Majesty The Prince Charles I, by Grace of God and will of People, Pater Patriae of The Principality of Landopia; Commander-in-chief of the land, sea and air armed forces of the Principality.
From 9 september 2022 to 1 january 2024 - His Majesty The King Charles I, by Grace of God and will of People, Pater Patriae of The Kingdom of Landopia; Commander-in-chief of the land, sea and air armed forces of the Kingdom; Sovereign and Grandmaster of The Most Excellent Order of The Kingdom of Landopia.
From 1 january 2024 - His Majesty The King Charles I, by Grace of God and will of People, Pater Patriae of The Kingdom of Landopia; Commander-in-chief of the land, sea and air armed forces of the Kingdom; Duke of Sambrigione; Lord of the Insula Maiestatis; Sovereign and Grandmaster of The Most Excellent Order of The Kingdom of Landopia.
Standards and arms
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