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	'''Edric III''' (born '''12 February 1975''') has been '''King of [[Eldid]]''' since 3 August 1996. He succeeded his father, King William, following the latter's assassination during the Founders' Day celebrations in Elda. Ascending the throne at the age of twenty-one, Edric became the youngest reigning monarch in Eldidian history.		'''Edric III''' (born '''12 February 1975''') has been '''King of [[Eldid]]''' since 3 August 1996. He succeeded his father, King William, following the latter's assassination during the Founders' Day celebrations in Elda. Ascending the throne at the age of twenty-one, Edric became the youngest reigning monarch in Eldidian history.

	As constitutional monarch, Edric III has focused on promoting scientific research, technological innovation, environmental conservation, education, and international cooperation, while maintaining the politically neutral role of the Crown established under the Charter of Elda.		As constitutional monarch, Edric III has focused on promoting scientific research, technological innovation, environmental conservation, education, and international cooperation, while maintaining the politically neutral role of the Crown established under the [[Charter of Elda]].

	== Early life and education ==		== Early life and education ==

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	{{Infobox royalty\|name=Edric\|title=King of Eldid\|image=EdricIII.png\|image_size=200px\|caption=Edric III's official portrait\|predecessor=William\|coronation=3 August 1996\|reign=3 August 1996 - Present\|successor=Arthur\|suc-type=Heir-apparent\|birth_date={{birth date and age\|1975\|02\|12\|df=yes}}\|spouse=Catherine Ashford (m. 2002)\|issue=Prince Arthur<br>Princess Helen\|father=William\|mother=Eleanor III}}		{{Infobox royalty\|name=Edric III\|title=King of Eldid\|image=EdricIII.png\|image_size=200px\|caption=Edric III's official portrait\|predecessor=William\|coronation=3 August 1996\|reign=3 August 1996 - Present\|successor=Arthur\|suc-type=Heir-apparent\|birth_date={{birth date and age\|1975\|02\|12\|df=yes}}\|spouse=Catherine Ashford (m. 2002)\|issue=Prince Arthur<br>Princess Helen\|father=William\|mother=Eleanor III}}

	'''Edric III''' (born '''12 February 1975''') has been '''King of [[Eldid]]''' since 3 August 1996. He succeeded his father, King William, following the latter's assassination during the Founders' Day celebrations in Elda. Ascending the throne at the age of twenty-one, Edric became the youngest reigning monarch in Eldidian history.		'''Edric III''' (born '''12 February 1975''') has been '''King of [[Eldid]]''' since 3 August 1996. He succeeded his father, King William, following the latter's assassination during the Founders' Day celebrations in Elda. Ascending the throne at the age of twenty-one, Edric became the youngest reigning monarch in Eldidian history.

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			{{Infobox royalty\|name=Edric\|title=King of Eldid\|image=EdricIII.png\|image_size=200px\|caption=Edric III's official portrait\|predecessor=William\|coronation=3 August 1996\|reign=3 August 1996 - Present\|successor=Arthur\|suc-type=Heir-apparent\|birth_date={{birth date and age\|1975\|02\|12\|df=yes}}\|spouse=Catherine Ashford (m. 2002)\|issue=Prince Arthur<br>Princess Helen\|father=William\|mother=Eleanor III}}

	'''Edric III''' (born '''12 February 1975''') has been '''King of [[Eldid]]''' since 3 August 1996. He succeeded his father, King William, following the latter's assassination during the Founders' Day celebrations in Elda. Ascending the throne at the age of twenty-one, Edric became the youngest reigning monarch in Eldidian history.		'''Edric III''' (born '''12 February 1975''') has been '''King of [[Eldid]]''' since 3 August 1996. He succeeded his father, King William, following the latter's assassination during the Founders' Day celebrations in Elda. Ascending the throne at the age of twenty-one, Edric became the youngest reigning monarch in Eldidian history.
	~~[[File:EdricIII.png\|thumb\|453x453px\|Official Portrait of King Edric III]]~~
	As constitutional monarch, Edric III has focused on promoting scientific research, technological innovation, environmental conservation, education, and international cooperation, while maintaining the politically neutral role of the Crown established under the Charter of Elda.		As constitutional monarch, Edric III has focused on promoting scientific research, technological innovation, environmental conservation, education, and international cooperation, while maintaining the politically neutral role of the Crown established under the Charter of Elda.

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	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==
	[[File:The Royal Family of Eldid in their official Christmas portrait, 2025..png\|thumb\|~~654x654px~~\|The Royal Family of Eldid in their official Christmas portrait, 2025.]]		[[File:The Royal Family of Eldid in their official Christmas portrait, 2025..png\|thumb\|300x300px\|The Royal Family of Eldid in their official Christmas portrait, 2025.]]
	Edric III married '''Lady Catherine Ashford''' (born 1978), a member of one of Eldid's oldest noble families, on 14 June 2002 at '''St. Aldren's Cathedral''' in Elda. The wedding was attended by representatives of numerous foreign royal houses and heads of state, becoming one of the largest public celebrations in modern Eldidian history.		Edric III married '''Lady Catherine Ashford''' (born 1978), a member of one of Eldid's oldest noble families, on 14 June 2002 at '''St. Aldren's Cathedral''' in Elda. The wedding was attended by representatives of numerous foreign royal houses and heads of state, becoming one of the largest public celebrations in modern Eldidian history.

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	'''Edric III''' (born '''12 February 1975''') has been '''King of [[Eldid]]''' since 3 August 1996. He succeeded his father, King William, following the latter's assassination during the Founders' Day celebrations in Elda. Ascending the throne at the age of twenty-one, Edric became the youngest reigning monarch in Eldidian history.		'''Edric III''' (born '''12 February 1975''') has been '''King of [[Eldid]]''' since 3 August 1996. He succeeded his father, King William, following the latter's assassination during the Founders' Day celebrations in Elda. Ascending the throne at the age of twenty-one, Edric became the youngest reigning monarch in Eldidian history.
	[[File:EdricIII.png\|thumb\|~~526x526px~~\|Official Portrait of King Edric III]]		[[File:EdricIII.png\|thumb\|453x453px\|Official Portrait of King Edric III]]
	As constitutional monarch, Edric III has focused on promoting scientific research, technological innovation, environmental conservation, education, and international cooperation, while maintaining the politically neutral role of the Crown established under the Charter of Elda.		As constitutional monarch, Edric III has focused on promoting scientific research, technological innovation, environmental conservation, education, and international cooperation, while maintaining the politically neutral role of the Crown established under the Charter of Elda.

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	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==
	[[File:The Royal Family of Eldid in their official Christmas portrait, 2025..png\|thumb\|~~334x334px~~\|The Royal Family of Eldid in their official Christmas portrait, 2025.]]		[[File:The Royal Family of Eldid in their official Christmas portrait, 2025..png\|thumb\|654x654px\|The Royal Family of Eldid in their official Christmas portrait, 2025.]]
	Edric III married '''Lady Catherine Ashford''' (born 1978), a member of one of Eldid's oldest noble families, on 14 June 2002 at '''St. Aldren's Cathedral''' in Elda. The wedding was attended by representatives of numerous foreign royal houses and heads of state, becoming one of the largest public celebrations in modern Eldidian history.		Edric III married '''Lady Catherine Ashford''' (born 1978), a member of one of Eldid's oldest noble families, on 14 June 2002 at '''St. Aldren's Cathedral''' in Elda. The wedding was attended by representatives of numerous foreign royal houses and heads of state, becoming one of the largest public celebrations in modern Eldidian history.

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	'''Edric III''' (born '''12 February 1975''') has been '''King of [[Eldid]]''' since 3 August 1996. He succeeded his father, King William, following the latter's assassination during the Founders' Day celebrations in Elda. Ascending the throne at the age of twenty-one, Edric became the youngest reigning monarch in Eldidian history.		'''Edric III''' (born '''12 February 1975''') has been '''King of [[Eldid]]''' since 3 August 1996. He succeeded his father, King William, following the latter's assassination during the Founders' Day celebrations in Elda. Ascending the throne at the age of twenty-one, Edric became the youngest reigning monarch in Eldidian history.
	[[File:EdricIII.png\|thumb\|526x526px\|King Edric III]]		[[File:EdricIII.png\|thumb\|526x526px\|Official Portrait of King Edric III]]
	As constitutional monarch, Edric III has focused on promoting scientific research, technological innovation, environmental conservation, education, and international cooperation, while maintaining the politically neutral role of the Crown established under the Charter of Elda.		As constitutional monarch, Edric III has focused on promoting scientific research, technological innovation, environmental conservation, education, and international cooperation, while maintaining the politically neutral role of the Crown established under the Charter of Elda.

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	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==
			[[File:The Royal Family of Eldid in their official Christmas portrait, 2025..png\|thumb\|334x334px\|The Royal Family of Eldid in their official Christmas portrait, 2025.]]
	Edric III married '''Lady Catherine Ashford''' (born 1978), a member of one of Eldid's oldest noble families, on 14 June 2002 at '''St. Aldren's Cathedral''' in Elda. The wedding was attended by representatives of numerous foreign royal houses and heads of state, becoming one of the largest public celebrations in modern Eldidian history.		Edric III married '''Lady Catherine Ashford''' (born 1978), a member of one of Eldid's oldest noble families, on 14 June 2002 at '''St. Aldren's Cathedral''' in Elda. The wedding was attended by representatives of numerous foreign royal houses and heads of state, becoming one of the largest public celebrations in modern Eldidian history.

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'''Edric III''' (born '''12 February 1975''') has been '''King of [[Eldid]]''' since 3 August 1996. He succeeded his father, King William, following the latter's assassination during the Founders' Day celebrations in Elda. Ascending the throne at the age of twenty-one, Edric became the youngest reigning monarch in Eldidian history.
[[File:EdricIII.png|thumb|526x526px|King Edric III]]
As constitutional monarch, Edric III has focused on promoting scientific research, technological innovation, environmental conservation, education, and international cooperation, while maintaining the politically neutral role of the Crown established under the Charter of Elda.

== Early life and education ==
Edric was born in Elda on 12 February 1975, the eldest child of King William and Queen Eleanor III. As Crown Prince, he received a broad education emphasizing constitutional law, history, economics, and public policy, alongside military and diplomatic training customary for members of the royal family.

He later attended the '''Royal University of Elda''', where he studied Constitutional Law and Public Administration. During his education, he also completed official visits abroad and represented the Crown at international events, gradually assuming public duties on behalf of his father.

== Accession ==
On 3 August 1996, King William was assassinated by a lone political extremist while attending the annual Founders' Day ceremony in Elda. Under the Eldidian Constitution, the Crown passed immediately to Crown Prince Edric, who became '''King Edric III''' at twenty-one years of age.

His accession marked the beginning of the longest uninterrupted reign since that of King Aldren I. The transition occurred peacefully, and the assassination ultimately reinforced public support for the constitutional monarchy and democratic institutions.

== Reign ==
Edric III has continued the modernizing approach adopted by his father while maintaining the Crown's constitutional neutrality.

Throughout his reign, he has advocated for scientific advancement, higher education, environmental sustainability, digital innovation, and international engagement. He has frequently represented Eldid abroad on state visits and has supported numerous charitable, educational, and scientific organizations.

His reign has also witnessed sustained economic growth, continued investment in renewable energy, and the expansion of Eldid's research and technology sectors. Although the monarch exercises no executive political authority, Edric has remained an influential national symbol during periods of political transition and international crises.

== Public image ==
Edric III is generally regarded as a reserved and pragmatic monarch. His public speeches frequently emphasize national unity, democratic values, constitutional government, and long-term planning.

One of his best-known remarks is:<blockquote>"The Crown exists to safeguard the nation's future, never to stand above it."</blockquote>Political commentators have often described his reign as one characterized by institutional stability and continuity.

== Personal life ==
Edric III married '''Lady Catherine Ashford''' (born 1978), a member of one of Eldid's oldest noble families, on 14 June 2002 at '''St. Aldren's Cathedral''' in Elda. The wedding was attended by representatives of numerous foreign royal houses and heads of state, becoming one of the largest public celebrations in modern Eldidian history.

The King and Queen have two children:

* '''Prince Arthur, Crown Prince of Eldid''' (born '''18 April 2010'''), heir apparent to the Eldidian throne.
* '''Princess Helen of Eldid''' (born '''7 September 2013''').

The royal family resides primarily at the '''Royal Palace of Elda''', while also spending part of the year at '''Highmere House''', the monarch's official summer residence.

Edric III and Queen Catherine have supported numerous charitable initiatives in education, environmental conservation, scientific research, and children's welfare. The family generally maintains a private personal life while regularly participating in national ceremonies and public engagements.

== Titles and styles ==
'''12 February 1975 – 3 August 1996'''

<nowiki>:</nowiki> ''His Royal Highness The Crown Prince of Eldid''

'''Since 3 August 1996'''

<nowiki>:</nowiki> ''His Majesty The King of Eldid''

== Honours ==
As sovereign, Edric III serves as Grand Master of the principal orders of chivalry of the Kingdom of Eldid, including:

* Order of Aldren
* Order of the Charter of Elda
* Royal Order of the Sapphire