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Article I of the [[Constitution of Brumen|constitution of Brumen]] establishes the monarch as the living symbol and sovereignty of the Kingdom, the use of the monarch's profile in the country's currency (the Bon), is the clearest interpretation of the aforementioned article. Monarchs are expected to become the guarantors of the constitution, this vests them with certain reserve powers to allow them to carry out this task. Historically monarchs of Brumen have ruled as an {{wp|absolute monarchy|absolute monarch}} where all executive and legislative power are concentrated within the monarch. Since its establishment the powers of the monarch have been drastically reduced to its modern form as a ceremonial head of state, fulfilling mostly non-partisan appointment functions. However in spite of these changes, the monarch continues to wield significant reserve powers though none has been explicitly exercised since the end of the Second Insurrection.  
Article I of the [[Constitution of Brumen|constitution of Brumen]] establishes the monarch as the living symbol and sovereignty of the Kingdom, the use of the monarch's profile in the country's currency (the Bon), is the clearest interpretation of the aforementioned article. Monarchs are expected to become the guarantors of the constitution, this vests them with certain reserve powers to allow them to carry out this task. Historically monarchs of Brumen have ruled as an {{wp|absolute monarchy|absolute monarch}} where all executive and legislative power are concentrated within the monarch. Since its establishment the powers of the monarch have been drastically reduced to its modern form as a ceremonial head of state, fulfilling mostly non-partisan appointment functions. However in spite of these changes, the monarch continues to wield significant reserve powers though none has been explicitly exercised since the end of the Second Insurrection.  
=== Reserve Powers of the Crown ===
=== Reserve Powers of the Crown ===
The reserve powers of the Crown is the umbrella term for functions and duties that were not specifically transferred to the chancellor or other government offices and remain under the authority of the monarch. The monarch's reserve powers are divided into two major components: ceremonial powers & temporal powers. The former largely applies to the monarch's ceremonial and symbolic role within the country fulfilling certain duties such as, but not limited to: appointing the chancellor, providing royal assent to approved bills and legislation, appoint ambassadors and receiving foreign emissaries.
The reserve powers of the Crown is the umbrella term for functions and duties that were not specifically transferred to the chancellor or other government offices and remain under the authority of the monarch. In practice the monarch is bound by {{wp|Constitutional convention (political custom)|convention}} to exercise their reserve powers upon the advice of the [[Chancellor of Brumen|chancellor]], the [[Royal Council]] or [[Parliament of Brumen|parliament]], though there is no constitutional basis for the monarch to do so. Therefore in theory it is possible for a monarch to exercise their reserve powers without the advice of the government. The monarch's reserve powers are divided into two major components: ceremonial & temporal
Examples of the monarch's reserve powers include the abilities to:
* '''Ceremonial:''' Refers to the monarch's ceremonial and symbolic role within the country fulfilling certain duties such as, but not limited to: receiving foreign emissaries, appointing Brumen's ambassadors and diplomats, ratify treaties
* Dismiss the chancellor or members of the Royal Council.
** Appointment of ambassadors.
* Dismiss both houses of the Reichskammern.  
** Receive foreign emissaries and diplomats.
* Declare a war of defense
** Ratify treaties.
* '''Temporal:''' The monarch's temporal powers refers to the monarch's powers that, when exercised, have direct real life consequences.
** Provide royal assent to bills and legislation passed by parliament.
** Appoint the chancellor and members of the Royal Council.
** Dismiss the chancellor and members of the Royal Council.
** Dismiss both houses of the Reichskammern.  
** Declare a war of defense
== Privileges ==
== Privileges ==
== List of monarchs ==
== List of monarchs ==

Revision as of 06:30, 20 October 2022

Queen of Brumen
Königin von Brumen (Brumenese)
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Royal Coat of Arms
Incumbent
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Anne-Marie I
since 15 April 2020
Details
StyleHer Majesty
Heir presumptiveXXX
Formation10 June 1305; 719 years ago (1305-06-10)
ResidenceReichspalast (Official)
Althaven Palace (Official)
Handelstadt House (Private)
AppointerHereditary

The monarchy of Brumen, commonly and constitutionally referred to as The Crown (Brumenese: Die Krone), is the constitutional institution by which a hereditary monarch reigns as the ceremonial head of state of the Kingdom of Brumen. It is the highest office in the Kingdom and is vested with certain executive powers which are collectively referred to as the reserve powers of the crown. In practice the monarch is bound by convention to exercise their reserve powers upon the advice of the chancellor, though there is no constitutional basis for the monarch to do so. While the constitution establishes the monarch commander-in-chief of Brumen's Armed Forces, in practice it is the chancellor that directs the armed forces on behalf of the monarch through royal assent. All soldiers of the Grand Army of the Realm swear allegiance to the monarch and the government of Brumen is officially called Her Majesty's Government.

In spite of its status as a ceremonial head of state, the monarch may at times exercise considerable powers through subtle means. For example, while the constitution of Brumen outlines that the monarch should provide royal assent bills or legislation approved by parliament, it does not specify when the monarch must do so. There has been times when the monarch has purposefully delayed providing their royal assent to controversial bills and pieces of legislation, prompting the chancellor and parliament to rework the bill. The current Monarch is Anne-Marie I who ascended to the throne when her father, Sebastian VII, abdicated on 15 April 2020.

History

Constitutional Role

Article I of the constitution of Brumen establishes the monarch as the living symbol and sovereignty of the Kingdom, the use of the monarch's profile in the country's currency (the Bon), is the clearest interpretation of the aforementioned article. Monarchs are expected to become the guarantors of the constitution, this vests them with certain reserve powers to allow them to carry out this task. Historically monarchs of Brumen have ruled as an absolute monarch where all executive and legislative power are concentrated within the monarch. Since its establishment the powers of the monarch have been drastically reduced to its modern form as a ceremonial head of state, fulfilling mostly non-partisan appointment functions. However in spite of these changes, the monarch continues to wield significant reserve powers though none has been explicitly exercised since the end of the Second Insurrection.

Reserve Powers of the Crown

The reserve powers of the Crown is the umbrella term for functions and duties that were not specifically transferred to the chancellor or other government offices and remain under the authority of the monarch. In practice the monarch is bound by convention to exercise their reserve powers upon the advice of the chancellor, the Royal Council or parliament, though there is no constitutional basis for the monarch to do so. Therefore in theory it is possible for a monarch to exercise their reserve powers without the advice of the government. The monarch's reserve powers are divided into two major components: ceremonial & temporal

  • Ceremonial: Refers to the monarch's ceremonial and symbolic role within the country fulfilling certain duties such as, but not limited to: receiving foreign emissaries, appointing Brumen's ambassadors and diplomats, ratify treaties
    • Appointment of ambassadors.
    • Receive foreign emissaries and diplomats.
    • Ratify treaties.
  • Temporal: The monarch's temporal powers refers to the monarch's powers that, when exercised, have direct real life consequences.
    • Provide royal assent to bills and legislation passed by parliament.
    • Appoint the chancellor and members of the Royal Council.
    • Dismiss the chancellor and members of the Royal Council.
    • Dismiss both houses of the Reichskammern.
    • Declare a war of defense

Privileges

List of monarchs