Prince Louis Vale I

Louis, Prince of Dalaborn (given names: Louis Friederich Alexei William Guillaume Marie ; born at Vonzerf Castle in Wolfburg, 11 June 1986) is the head of state of Dalaborn. He is the eldest son of Friederich II and Princess Anne-Marie.

Childhood and education
Prince Louis is an only child.

Louis became Hereditary Prince of Dalaborn on May 5 1999 and was educated in Dalaborn, where he obtained his baccalaureate in 2005. He then studied political sciences at Prince's University, graduating in 2008. The Prince also undertook military officer training.

Marriage and family
While studying in Eron, Louis met Beatrice Duchamp, who was an TV actress. They married in Eron on 29 December 2007 with previous consent of the Prince dated 7 February 2007.

Constitutional position
On 7 October 2006, immediately following the abdication of his father, Louis acceded as Prince of Dalaborn and took the constitutional oath before the Senate later that day.

Louis's full name, style and title is: His Serene Highness Louis, by the Grace of God, Prince of Dalaborn, Archduke of Lemoins, Count of Autrois, Duke of Montnoir and Lord of Vinieme.

However, on ascending the throne, Prince Louis relinquished the styling "by the Grace of God", and in the laws, decrees, and official documents his name and title is: "Louis, Prince of Dalaborn".

Role and interests
As the head of a constitutional monarchy, Prince Louis's duties are primarily representative. However, he retains the constitutional power to dissolve the Senate, and to accredit ambassadors.

Prince Louis is Commander-in-Chief of the Dalaborn Self-Defense Forces, in which he holds the rank of General.

One of the Prince's main functions is to represent Dalaborn in the field of foreign affairs.

The Prince lives with his family at the Vale's Princely Palace at Villeroyal.