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''' | '''Filip, King of Finland''' (born ''Prince Philipp of Hesse'' on 17 September 1970) is the current reigning King of Finland. | ||
==Life== | ==Life== | ||
Philipp was born the fourth child and second son of [[Grand Duke Moritz of Hesse]] and [[Princess Tatiana of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg]]. | |||
In 1988, Philipp's childless uncle, '''[[King Heikke of Finland]]''', named Philipp as his successor. Shortly after, Filip moved to Finland and was named Crown Prince. | |||
In 1999, Heikke died and Filip succeeded his uncle as King of Finland. | |||
==Marriage and Issue== | ==Marriage and Issue== | ||
On 5 May 2000, Filip married '''Princess Stephanie of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha''' in Helsinki. Filip and Stephanie have three children, '''Elena, Frederik,''' and '''Mathilde.''' | |||
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|[[Elena, Crown Princess of Finland|Elena, Crown Princess]] | |||
|5 December 2006 | |||
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| | |Unmarried and without issue | ||
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| | |[[Prince Frederik of Finland|Prince Frederik]] | ||
| | |24 August 2008 | ||
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| | |[[File:Hesse Mathilde.png|frameless|150x150px]] | ||
| | |[[Princess Mathilde of Finland|Princess Mathilde]] | ||
| | |14 June 2014 | ||
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==Residences== | ==Residences== | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:Residences Finland Royal Palace.jpg|Royal Palace; Main Residence (March-May; September-November) | |||
File:Residences Finland Konigstedt Manor.jpg|Konigstedt Manor; Winter Residence (December-February) | |||
File:Residences Finland Kultaranta.jpg|Kultaranta; Summer Residence (June-August) | |||
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==Titles and Honours== | ==Titles and Honours== | ||
Revision as of 19:58, 4 June 2025
| HM The King of Finland | |
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| Titles | King of Finland |
| Reign | 18 November 1999 - present |
| Coronation | 20 June 2000 |
| Predecessor | Heikke |
| Heir | Elena, Crown Princess of Finland |
| Biographical Information | |
| Born | 17 September 1970 (age 54)
Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany |
| Spouse | Princess Stephanie of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
(m. 2000) |
| Issue | Elena, Crown Princess |
| Name | Filip Robin |
| House | Hesse |
| Father | Grand Duke Moritz of Hesse |
| Mother | Princess Tatiana of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg |
| Religion | Lutheran |
Filip, King of Finland (born Prince Philipp of Hesse on 17 September 1970) is the current reigning King of Finland.
Life
Philipp was born the fourth child and second son of Grand Duke Moritz of Hesse and Princess Tatiana of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg.
In 1988, Philipp's childless uncle, King Heikke of Finland, named Philipp as his successor. Shortly after, Filip moved to Finland and was named Crown Prince.
In 1999, Heikke died and Filip succeeded his uncle as King of Finland.
Marriage and Issue
On 5 May 2000, Filip married Princess Stephanie of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in Helsinki. Filip and Stephanie have three children, Elena, Frederik, and Mathilde.
| Photo | Name | Birth | Death | Marriage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Elena, Crown Princess | 5 December 2006 | Unmarried and without issue | |
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Prince Frederik | 24 August 2008 | ||
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Princess Mathilde | 14 June 2014 |
Residences
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Royal Palace; Main Residence (March-May; September-November) -
Konigstedt Manor; Winter Residence (December-February) -
Kultaranta; Summer Residence (June-August)
Titles and Honours
- 1970-1988 Prince Philipp of Hesse
- 1988-1999 Filiip, Crown Prince of Finland
- 1999-present Filip, King of Finland
National Honours
Order of the White Rose (2000)
Order of the Lion of Finland (1998)
Order of the Cross of Liberty (2000)
Foreign Honours
Saxe-Ernestine House Order (2000) (Saxe-Coburg and Gotha)
Ancestry
Lines of Succession
| Filip, King of Finland
House of Hesse Born: 17 September 1970 | ||
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preceded by Heikke |
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