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- Not long after he wrote to the new grand duke indicating that as he was firmly established in Russia with extensive property interests, he wished to assume Russian citizenship and renounce his rights to the throne.
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Friedrich Franz’s letter from 17 May was received by Carl Michael on 24 July. He replied to the letter on 28 July renouncing his rights to the throne and regency in Mecklenburg, although he reserved all other rights due to him as a member of the House of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
On 24 June 1914 two weeks after the death of his cousin Grand Duke Adolf Friedrich V, Charles Michael wrote to the new Grand Duke Adolf Friedrich VI informing him that he wished to renounce his rights to the throne of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
Feb 1, 2005 · Though Carl Michael did not assume the throne due to his dislike of Germany he was still the Head of the Grand Ducal House of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. He adopted his nephew, Georg, Count von Carlow, who on his adoption was legally allowed to assume the title of his adoped father, that is Duke of Mecklenburg because he became Carl Michael's legal heir.
On 24 June 1914 two weeks after the death of his cousin Grand Duke Adolf Friedrich V, Charles Michael wrote to the new Grand Duke Adolf Friedrich VI informing him that he wished to renounce his rights to the throne of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
The current order of succession to the headship of the House of Mecklenburg-Strelitz is as follows: Hereditary Prince Alexander. Duke Leopold. Duke Michael. During the monarchy a number of treaties were concluded making provisions for the succession in the event of the extinction of one branch, or the entire House of Mecklenburg.
On 24 June 1914 two weeks after the death of his cousin Grand Duke Adolf Friedrich V, Charles Michael wrote to the new Grand Duke Adolf Friedrich VI informing him that he wished to renounce his rights to the throne of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
