Smith, Duke of Cabo

Smith II (born May 13, 1964 as Stanley Andrew) is the current reigning and fourth of Sierra. He succeeded the throne on October 17, 2005 following the death of his mother, the late Angelina I.

Up until his ascension, Smith was the to The Crown and thus was styled Smith II, Prince of Mojave. The firstborn of Angelina I and  Adam, Smith. Born in, Gold Coast, Smith attended a  in Los Angeles near the royal palace. His maternal great-grandfather is Smith I, the founder and first king of Sierra.

When he turned 18, Smith began active duty as prince apparent while studying at University of Santa Clara, Berkeley (USCB). In 1988, he graduated with a. Under strict supervision by the Parliament, Smith founded the Cabrillo Technologies which specialized in. Keeping his private revenue separate from his public tax-funded finances, Smith made several investments with other emerging Sierran companies and created his own charity foundation. Marrying Sierran civilian Evelyn I, Smith fathered three children: Elisa, Marc, and Clara Maria.

Smith has fared favorable support as king and despite of growing calls in the movement favoring the abolition of the monarchy, Smith has maintained generally amicable relations with the public. Although continuing on the royal tradition of abstaining from politics, Smith has at times, strongly voiced his opinions on certain issues including national security and the economy. One notable deviation from his non-partisanship is Smith's support for a free market. His experience in business and positive economic involvement in Sierra has held him with higher esteem among both citizens and politicians part of Sierra's significant community and in general.

Birth and early life
Smith was born the first of three children to Queen Angelina I and Prince Adam on May 13, 1964 at the Culver City Medical Center. The royal couple were traveling around the city when Queen Angelina's and she had to be rushed to the nearest hospital. The future king was delivered on 7:34 PM and weighed in at 7.2 pounds. He was given the civilian name Stanley Andrew and the royal name, Smith, after his maternal great-grandfather and first monarch of Sierra, Smith I (Smith C. Miller).

Smith had two other siblings: George and Madeline who were born 3 and 6 years after Smith respectively. Together, they attended the private La Hacienda Christian Academy in Los Angeles and frequently traveled with their parents to state ceremonies, visits, and galas.

Education
With his two siblings, Smith attended the La Hacienda Christian Academy from kindergarten to the twelfth grade. He and his siblings were well received by staff and students as children of the Queen. He excelled in all subjects of school throughout his education and received additional tutoring at home by his family and state officials. Smith finished at the top of his class as and delivered the farewell graduation speech in 1982. Afterwards, he applied and was accepted into the University of Santa Clara, Berkeley, one of Sierra's most prestigious.

Higher education at Berkeley
Majoring in business administration, Smith received his bachelor's degree in 1986 and continued his education to earn a master's in 1988. While a student, Smith served as treasurer, public relations officer, and then president of the student body government. He was chosen to represent the university during the 1987 Future Business Professionals of Sierra competition and won second place in the marketing and communications section. Smith and his class also visited and Kurdistan as part of an international student exchange program during his last year at Berkeley.

Cabrillo Technologies
Following his graduation, Smith consulted his mother about his plans to start a private company which would focus on manufacturing and selling network equipment. During a meeting with the Privy Council, Smith raised the matter to Prime Minister Robert Huey. Initially, Huey opposed allowing Smith in creating his own company but after further cooperation, the prime minister changed his mind and presented the matter officially to Parliament. Parliament allowed Smith to establish his own company with limited funding, requiring Smith to search for additional funding outside the government. With relative ease, Smith contacted several affluent individuals from Silicon Valley to help start up his new company called Cabrillo Technologies in 1990. Smith served as of Cabrillo from its founding until his ascension to the throne.

During his tenure, Smith capitalized on Cabrillo's successful business plan and models including its signature "Purple Box", a which could support multiple network protocols. When Cabrillo went public in 1997, its was at $321 million which was listed on the Los Angeles Stock Exchange. Smith's leadership of the company was praised by his colleagues and outsiders who credited him with his company's incredible success and ability to adapt in a volatile market environment. Following the popularization of the, Smith oversaw the development of new modems and routers that became a critical part of the Internet service provider segment. Following his mother's death in 2005 and consequentially, his ascension, Smith resigned from his position as CEO and turned it over to then-company president Peter Dunham. Smith remained a part of the company as a chairman and owned 19% of the company's shares.

Marriage
While attending USCB, Smith met Michelle Richards, a commoner, during their sophomore year together. Richards studied and the two became friends. During senior year, the two began dating but broke up after only three months. Smith maintained his friendship with Richards after graduation and later dated again in 1991. In an interview years later, Smith remarked how he was "overwhelmingly in love and wanted to spend every moment" with Richards but starved off any possibility of marriage until his company, Carbillo Technologies, went public in 1997. By then, the media followed closely with Smith and Richards' relationship and began speculating about the couple's wedding. In March 1998, Smith announced that he and Richards were and that their wedding would be held some time that year. In preparation of the wedding, the Royal Mint of Sierra introduced a limited edition $1 coin commemorating the prince and his fiance. The wedding was chosen to be held on November 11 and would be broadcast on live television. Over 50 million viewers around the world watched the wedding

Ascension and coronation
On October 17, 2005, Queen Angelina I passed away in her sleep at the grand age of 87. The queen's health was rapidly deteriorating and Smith had to fulfill much of her ceremonial duties in her place. Smith was personally at Angelina's deathbed and was among the first to deliver the news. As stipulated by the Constitution, Smith instantly became king of Sierra following his mother's death. After a state funeral was held for his mother, the newly instituted king was crowned in his coronation ceremony on January 4, 2006. At the ceremony, Smith chose the of Smith II in honor of his great-grandfather. Televised to an audience of 600 million people worldwide, Smith delivered his first royal speech immediately after his coronation commenting on the work and legacy of his mother as well as his plans for Sierra as the new king.

Contemporary career
Since Smith's investiture, he has held frequent meetings with the prime minister and the Privy Council on various matters ranging from national policy to public relations. As king, Smith must assent to any bill he receives from Parliament in order for it to become law. Smith has, in continuation of tradition, delivered an opening speech annually in front of Parliament where he reports on the state of the kingdom and offers advice to the entire floor. Although no longer the head of Cabrillo Technologies, Smith continues to retain chairmanship with the company through a special arrangement between the government and the company. In order to keep his source of income and financial responsibility separate, Smith holds a state account managed by the Royal Purse and a private account which he manages personally.

The king in respect to tradition, has kept out of the partisan-dominated politics in Sierra although has often spoke in support of a economy and believed in reducing what he regarded government spending. On the matter of and the decision to retain the monarchy, Smith has stated that "if the overwhelming majority desires the abolition of the throne", that he would abdicate and request Parliament to dissolve the structure entirely.

Public perception and life
As the constitutional monarch of Sierra, Smith has seldom expressed his own political opinions in public although has been supportive towards a free market economy. Analysts have stated that Smith's political views match closely to that of a. For this, he has been criticized for holding the hypocritical role as a royal head of state while supporting the reduction of power and spending for the state government.

In addition to his official duties and functions, Smith continues to serve as a chairman for his company, Cabrillo Technologies. He is also either an honorary president or chairman for at least 50 separate foundations, organizations, and associations that support a wide range of causes including research and youth empowerment. Smith volunteers in social work, frequently attends charity funds, and participates in events. He was named a "UN-Eminent Person" by LN General Secretary for his efforts in 2011.

Married to Queen Evelyn, the two raise three children: Elisa, Marc, and Clara Maria. As offspring of the Crown, all are eligible to ascending the Crown in the event Smith abdicates, dies, or is otherwise unable to fulfill his role as king. Currently, Elisa is the although she will not receive the titles Crown Princess or Duchess of Mojave until she becomes an adult in 2016. The royal family includes two dogs: Gipper and Reilly.

Keeping with the royal tradition of maintaining contact with the public, Smith routinely makes television appearances on network shows and has even made cameo appearances in several movies. An avid television and movie enthusiast, the king makes occasional visits to studio sets in and has reportedly offer a change in a script once.

Smith is an avid, , and playing. An outdoorsman, Smith has taken up various hobbies including and  over the years. He has even started a foundation devoted to the promotion of fitness and health.

Public opinion on the king has been generally favorable among Sierrans. In a recent poll, over 77% of Sierrans with over 5,000 participants, said they either held "very positive" or "mostly positive" views of the king. In a follow-up poll, 72% believed that Smith has reigned "effectively". Smith's right to the throne however, has been challenged by various with the most notable example being the notorious Trevor XI. In 2007, a found along the Sierran coastline was named  in honor of Smith's birth name, Stanley Andrew.

Finances


Smith's personal fortune has only been partially calculated from his private company, Cabrillo Technologies. While Crown Prince in 2003, Smith had an estimated net worth of $201 million.  magazine estimated Smith's net worth to be higher in 2005 when he was crowned King at $421 million.

The finances and spending by the Sierran royal family has always been classified. Various sources contend that the current net worth of the king in 2015 to be around $503 million with the majority of this coming not from Smith's role as king but his continued presence and role in Cabrillo Technologies.

The various artifacts, artwork, jewelry, and fabrics found or kept throughout the Occidental Palace are not owned by the king but rather by the royal. In addition, the Sierran Crown Estate (with holdings about $4 billion), which includes the Occidental Palace, is not owned by the King or the royal family but rather in trust with the nation. The several residential estates the king does own are managed jointly by the Crown Estate.

Titles, styles, and arms
As sovereign, Smith holds various titles and honorary military positions. In addition, he has received numerous honors and awards throughout the world. He has been inducted into more than ten different domestic orders and has received over thirty honors from thirty-two different countries. He also holds three honorary degrees from universities in Sierra and the United States.
 * May 13, 1963–May 12, 1981: His Highness Prince Stanley Andrew of Mojave
 * May 13, 1981–October 15, 2005: His Highness The Duke of Mojave
 * October 16, 2005–present: His Royal Highness, Smith I, by the Grace of God, King/Queen of Sierra and Protector of the Sierrans, Sovereign of Los Pacifícos, the Gilbert and Ellice Islands, Rapa Nui, the Hawaiian and Midwayan Islands, the Sierran Samoa, and All Other Loyal Lands and Islands

When spoken to directly, it is customary to refer him initially as Your Royal Highness followed by subsequent use of . Those who have personally acquainted with the king often call him by his regnal name, Smith. While this manner of address is not official, it may be used if the king himself has personally allowed it. This form of address however, is considered rude if said during any official ceremonies or functions without the word King preceding the name regardless of one's acquaintance or familiarity.

The title, Protector of the Sierrans, is rarely used to refer to the King and although it appears officially in his full style, the term is more frequently associated with the deceased monarchs, most prominently, the king's great-grandfather, Smith I.


 * Sovereign of the Celebrated Order of the Golden Poppy
 * Sovereign/Member First Class of the Royal Family of King Smith I
 * Sovereign/Member First Class of the Order of the Tricolor
 * Sovereign/Member First Class of the Order of the Encircled Star
 * Sovereign of the Order of Merit
 * Sovereign/Member First Class of the Order of King Smith I
 * Sovereign/Member First Class of the Order of King Lewis I
 * Sovereign/Member First Class of the Order of Queen Angelina I
 * Sovereign/Member First Class of the Royal Family of King Smith II
 * Grand Master of the Royal Order of the Rose of Sharon
 * Grand Master of the Royal Order of the
 * Sovereign/Grand Cordon of the Order of the Harmonious Kingdom
 * Sovereign/Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pacific

Civilian

 * Prime Ministerial Medal of Liberty (Distinguished)
 * National Medal for Science and Technology
 * Parliamentary Platinum Medal (Honorary)