The Royal Family

Our ancient and historic state is governed by the hereditary ruler, Grand Duke Johannes IX.

His grace was born in 1715, and acceeded to the Ducal crown on the death of his uncle - Johannes VIII - in 1746

He is married to Marise von Kammestein since 1735 and they have five surviving children -

Johannes b.1736

Karl b.1738

Marise b.1739

Gulielma b.1741

Fredreich b.1744

Crown Prince Johannes is currently attached to the Lieb Grenadier Infantry regiment, learning the basics of soldiering, so important for our future Duke.

Markgraf Hussen Grenadier

This is the uniform of the Grenadiers of the Markgraf Hussen Regiment Infantry Regiment of the Grand Ducal Army. All regiments apart from the Lieb wear the same uniform, but with the colour of the and turnbacks in different colours.

Von Schmetterling - White

Markgraf Hussen - Pink

Platzach - Dark Blue

Danuire - Yellow

Founded in 1652, the regiment is third in army seniority.

Initially just a single battalion regiment, a second battalion was raised as part of the army reforms of 1749.

Von Schmetterling Infantry Regiment

This is the uniform of the Von Schmetterling Infantry Regiment of the Grand Ducal Army.

Founded in 1701, they saw service in the campaigns of 1704 - 1705 before being sent to Portugal with the Anglo-Dutch army in 1706 where they were virtually destroyed at Battle of Almansa.

Recruited back to full strength in 1708 the served as garrison troops until the Treaty of Utrecht. The regiment is second in army seniority, only the Lieb Grenadiers having precedence over them.

Initially just a single battalion regiment, a second battalion was raised as part of the army reforms of 1749.

At full strength the regiment musters 8 musketeer and two grenadier companies for a total of 1,750 officers and men, plus 9 Artillery specialists.

When the army takes to the field, the Grenadiers are merged to form a single 4 company battalion.