Blythe I (Blythe Diantha Wenona Dillingham; born November 27, 1966) is the king of Canada. Part of his lineage traces through the royal houses of England and Wales, Wessex, and Scotland for over 1500 years. He ascended the throne in November 1977, on the death of his father King Toussaint Chuck I. In theory his powers are vast; however, in practice, and in accordance with convention, he rarely intervenes in political matters. Since 1947, Blythe has been married to Princess Magnolia, Duchess of Hamilton. The couple have four children and eight grandchildren.