Monarchy of Iceland
| Monarchy of Iceland | |
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Kristján X
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| Style | His Majesty |
| First monarch | Kristján X |
| Last monarch | Kristján X |
| Formation | 1 December 1918 |
| Abolition | 17 June 1944 |
| Residence | Christiansborg Palace |
| Appointer | Hereditary |
The Monarchy of Iceland (Icelandic: Konungsríki Íslands; Danish: Kongeriget Island), was the system of government in which an hereditary monarch was the sovereign of the Kingdom of Iceland from 1918 to 1944. Under a personal union, due to the Act of Union, the monarch was simultaneously monarch of Denmark.[1] The Parliament of Iceland asked that Denmark represent Iceland internationally, and day-to-day matters were delegated to a Danish plenipotentiary for Icelandic affairs based in Reyjkavik, and; after the German invasion of Denmark in 1940; a regent was appointed.[1]
The monarchy lasted until 17 June 1944, when a national referendum established a constitutional republic in its place.[2]
History
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The monarchy of Iceland was created by the Act of Union of 1918 which transformed the former Danish overseas possession of Iceland into an independent sovereign constitutional monarchy. Iceland adopted a new constitution following the referendum in 1944 which abolished the monarchy.[1] Although many Danes felt offended that Iceland should take such a step at that time (Denmark at that point was still under Military occupation by Germany), Kristján X sent a message of congratulations to the Icelandic people.
Titles of the Crown
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- By the Grace of God, King of Iceland, Denmark, the Wends and the Goths, Duke of Schleswig, Holstein, Stormarn, Dithmarschen, Lauenburg and Oldenburg.
See also
References
Bibliography
- "Iceland, Home Rule and Sovereignty (1904–44)" at Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved on 17 March 2014.
