Prince of Dalaborn

The Prince of Dalaborn is the sovereign Monarch and  head of state of Dalaborn. Dalaborn has been a principality since  1763, when it was elevated from a grand duchy.

Constitutional role
The Dalabornian constitution defines the Prince's position: ''The Prince is the head of state, symbol of its unity, and guarantor of national independence. He represents the nation of Dalaborn abroad''

Succession
Succession to the throne is inherited by Salic Law, as dictated by the Vale Family Pact, first adopted on 30 July 1635. The crown is passed by agnatic-cognatic primogeniture within the House of Vale. The Vale Family Pact itself can be amended by the usual legislative process.

If there is an heir apparent (which must necessarily be a son of the Prince), he may be granted the style 'Hereditary Prince'. There is no current heir because of the youth of the prince.

Full titles
The current Prince, Louis I, bears the full style "By the Grace of God, Prince of Dalaborn, Archduke of Lemoins, Count of Autrois, Duke of Montnoir and Lord of Vinieme."

List of Princes
Since 1763, there have been nine Princes of the House of Vale regnant of Dalaborn:


 * Joseph II (1763 – 1821)
 * Wilhem IV (1821 – 1851)
 * Adolphe I (1851 – 1865)
 * Adolphe II (1865-1869)
 * Guillaume I (1869 – 1900)
 * William I (1900 – 1923)
 * Alexei V (1923)
 * Friederich II (1973 – 2007)
 * Louis I (2007 – present)