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Louis, Prince of Mentha and the Newton (Louis Murcia; born 15 March 3001) is the heir apparent to the Iberian Throne of the Balancín Kingdoms. He is the eldest son of King Maximilian II and Queen Elizabeth. In August 3023, he was created as the first Prince of the Newton to mark the independence of the Newton from the Wiltshire Republic.
Born as the son of Prince Lucian Carlos and Lady Elizabeth Holland, Louis was not regarded as future royalty. Through his early life, he resided as a private citizen. In 3013, Louis moved to Rockfield with his father to reside alongside the Balancin royal family where he attended school. In 3021, his father was named Duke of Sinacras by Queen Mary, making him the heir apparent of the Dukedom of Sinacras. Upon his father's ascension to the throne in 3022, Louis became the Duke of Talaga, the historic title of the heir to the throne. Louis attended Pembroke University, being matriculated in 3019 to study Art History (BA) and graduating with a Third Class degree in June 3022.
In 3023, Louis married the Crown Princess of Lancastria, Victoria, formally uniting the Houses of Murcia and Labrador in marriage. Upon his expected ascension to the Balancín throne, Victoria will become Queen Consort. Vice versa, upon her ascension to the throne of Lancastria, Louis will become King Consort.
Titles
Louis holds several titles, some by the nature of his standing within the Balancín nobility, and some by the nature of his marriage to Victoria. His titles are:
- Prince of the Newton
- Prince of Mentha
- Duke of Talaga
- Earl of Eddington
His official style differs, depending on whether he is within Balancia or Lancastria. In the Balancin Kingdoms, Louis is referred to as "His Royal Highness The Prince of the Newton", while in Lancastria he is referred to as "His Royal Highness The Prince of Mentha". Typically, however, these titles are combined to become "His Royal Highness The Prince of Mentha and the Newton", though this is informal.
Louis is the first ever heir apparent not to be styled as "His Royal Highness the Duke of Talaga", despite him holding the title.