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| realm              = [[Riamo]]
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| incumbentsince    = 8 January 1983
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| heir_apparent      = William, Crown Prince of Riamo
| heir_apparent      = Madeline, Princess Royal
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The '''monarchy of Riamo''' is the institution of the monarchical head of state of the [[Riamo|Riamese federation]], a constitutional and hereditary monarchy. The monarch reigns over all homeland and overseas territories, including the [[Freice|Country of Friece]].  
The '''monarchy of Riamo''', the '''Riamese monarchy''', or the '''federal monarchy''' (Freician: ''Rekuina oe te ma Ramiose'me''), constitutionally referred to as the '''Sovereign in Right of the Federation''' (Freician: ''Raioa-Raoi'i ne i Tusate oe te ma Tehua Kahe'') is a constitutional institution of the [[Riamo|Riamese Federation]].<ref name=": 1e">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "System of Government"]. ''Riamese Federal Government''. Retrieved 12 June 2020.</ref> The monarchy comprises the reigning monarch, his or her family, and the royal household that supports the monarch in exercising their duties. The Riamese monarchy is currently headed by Queen Diana II, Peter, King Consort, and their children Princess Madeline, Prince William, Prince Clement, and Princess Alexina.<ref name=": 1a">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "The Royal Family"]. ''Riamese Monarchy''. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>


The Riamese Federal Constitution establishes a constitutional monarchy as Riamo's form of government. It provides for the role of monarch as head of state and symbol of Riamo's unity. The constitution also codifies a number of rights and privileges belonging to the Crown, as well as the duties, responsibilities, and prerogatives possessed by the monarch. By virtue of Riamo's federal system, the monarch also operates independently within each federal entity, constituting a direct link between each state and the federation.<ref name=": 1b">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "RIAMO"]. ''AIP Encyclopaedia of National Governments''. Retrieved 13 January 2021.</ref>
The monarchy descends from the crown of the Grandkingdom of Riamo. The power and reach of the Riamese monarchs was extended as various territories and vassals were annexed. During the height of the Riamese Empire, the monarch was a significant public figure and symbol of the imperial power of the Riamese state. As part of a long series of constitutional reforms, culminating in the Peaceful Revolution, the monarchy has lost much of its former powers.<ref name=": 1d">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "Diana II celebrates Ruby Jubilee"]. ''Riamo News''. Retrieved 9 January 2023.</ref> Today, it undertakes purely ceremonial and non-partisan responsibilities, with the monarch no longer de jure chief executive.<ref name=": 1c">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "Role of the Sovereign"]. ''Riamese Monarchy''. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref> Nonetheless, the Crown remains an important part of the constitution and a respected symbol in Riamo and across the world.
==History==
A unified Riamese kingdom was first established in 1251, with the modern-day royal family claiming descendence from the first monarch, Harold the Bare. The monarchy, save for a small number of interregnums, has existed for over 770 years, making it one of the oldest continuous monarchies in the world.
A unified Riamese kingdom was first established in 1251, with the modern-day royal family claiming descendence from the first monarch, Harold the Bare. The monarchy, save for a small number of interregnums, has existed for over 770 years, making it one of the oldest continuous monarchies in the world.


The role of the queen is purely ceremonial, representing the unity of the federation. The monarch does not wield any political powers, even nominally, and is constitutionally excluded from the political process. The role of the monarchy is therefore serving as a symbol of the nation and undertaking non-partisan activities. The Riamese monarchy exists at both a federal and at a sub-national level. In each federal state, the Queen is referred to as the Queen in Right of [state's name] (e.g. ''Her Majesty in Right of the Country of Freice'').
==Constitutional role==
Unlike most constitutional monarchies, the Crown is stripped of all political power, with the constitution explicitly vesting the role of chief executive and commander-in-chief of the armed forces in the office of Chancellor. The monarch still has a role within the Riamese political system, although they are required to act on the advice of the government. The monarch is also explicitly prohibited from making political statements and is not permitted to vote or directly participate in the political system.<ref name=": 1f">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "Jubilee: What does the Monarch do?"]. ''Riamo News''. Retrieved 3 January 2023.</ref>


The current monarch, since 8 January 1983, is Diana II, who succeeded her mother, Diana I, upon her death. The heir apparent is Crown Prince William.
The Queen formally appoints public officials at the request of the Senate or other body, with no right to decline this request. The Chancellor, Ministers of the Government, subnational chief ministers, the Speaker of the Senate, and senior jurists are appointed by the Crown as designated by the relevant authority.<ref name=": 1c">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "Role of the Sovereign"]. ''Riamese Monarchy''. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref> This is done by the Queen-in-Council during a meeting of the Federal State Council, exercising constitutional powers not as an individual but as a part of the government.<ref name=": 1g">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "Office of the Federal State Council"]. ''Federal State Council Office''. Retrieved 12 August 2019.</ref>


==Constitutional role==
The Queen also has responsibility for the following acts:<ref name=": sse">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "Constitution"]. ''Riamese Federal Government''. 7 January 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.</ref>
The Federal Constitution of Riamo provides the monarch with no political role, explicitly placing executive power in the Chancellor and government. As such, the ceremonial duties usually executed by the monarch have been delegated to various elected officials. Appointing the Chancellor and giving assent to bills are undertaken by the Speaker of the Council of Deputies and the President of the Council of the Federation in a joint session of the Federal Assembly. Federal ministers are appointed by the Chancellor at their discretion, whilst its actions are made in the name of the federal government rather than the monarch.
* Promulgating constitutional amendments, laws, Orders in Council, and treaties.
* Convening and dissolving the Senate.
* Attesting to the appointment and dismissal of Ministers.
* Signing the credentials of Riamese Ambassadors and receiving the credentials of foreign Ambassadors.
* Granting mercy and special amnesty.
* Performing ceremonial functions.
* Awarding honours.
* Receiving foreign heads of state and government.
These duties are undertaken on the advice of the government, which is constitutionally binding.
 
The monarch is largely a public, rather than political figure. Professor John Keane, professor of politics at Queen Diana University, observed that the role of the monarch is largely to bring "dignity to the game of politics" and that they are the "announcer, rather than enactor, of government initiatives."<ref name=": w2">Keane, John, "Constitutional Republicanism and the Riamese Monarchy", ''Journal of Politics and Constitutional History'', 8, no.3 (2019), pp.55-82</ref> Nonetheless, all political appointments and the majority of political decisions are made "in the name of Her Majesty", in reference to the position of the monarch as a symbol of federal unity.<ref name=": s2se">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "Freice: Kana proposes viceroy"]. ''Riamo News''. 3 December 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.</ref>
 
[[File:Familia Regala visitia Cluj8.jpg|Their Majesty's The Queen and the King Consort at a service of Divine Litury at the the Great Central Guri Orthodox Cathedral, January 29 2020.|250px|thumb|right|Queen Diana II and Peter, King Consort during service of Divine Liturgy at the Great Central Guri Orthodox Cathedral (2020).]]
===Position in Freice===
[[Freice]] is a [[Politics of Freice|Country]] of the Riamese Federation, giving it far-reaching autonomy to the degree that it has been described as a de facto independent state under Riamese protection.<ref name=": External Association">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "Council > Freice-Riamo Relations"]. ''Government of Freice''. Retrieved 19 July 2016.</ref><ref name=": dew Association">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "Can can Freice not do?"]. ''Riamo News''. 8 January 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2021.</ref> The Riamese monarch is the most prominent link between Freice and the rest of the federation, and is a focal point of Freician unionist tendencies. Although Freician independence has assumed greater prominence in recent years, the Riamese monarchy (and Queen Diana II in particular) remains popular.<ref name=": s2se">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "Freice: Kana proposes viceroy"]. ''Riamo News''. 3 December 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.</ref>
 
==Religious role==
The Queen is the head of the [[Riamese Orthodox Church]] (ROC), which describes, in its Book of Practices, the Queen as the "envoyee of our Holy Father the Almighty Lord God on Earth" and the "principal representative of Jesus Christ". The monarch's day-to-day role within the church is largely ceremonial, but certain responsibilities are at the sole prerogative of the Queen as head of the church. These include the appointment of the primate and the approval of church laws. Appointments within the church not made by the Queen personally are made "in the name of the Most Holy envoyee of the Most Holy and Almighty Father, our Sovereign Lady Queen, Supreme Head of the Holy Church of God."


The constitution describes the monarch as "head of state and symbol of the unity of the federation". As such, the monarch does open sessions of the Federal Assembly, bestow federal honours, also receives Letters of Credence of foreign ambassadors sent to Riamo, and signs those of Riamese ambassadors sent abroad.
==Oath of allegiance==
The oath of allegiance in Riamo incorporates reference to the monarch as the principal representative of the unity of the federation:


Although the monarch is not commander-in-chief of the Riamese armed forces as is usual for the head of state, Queen Diana II nonetheless holds the highest rank in each of the service branches on a formal basis. Moreover, the monarch has military aids-de-camp and military staff to provide support to the sovereign on military matters.
<div style="padding: 1px; text-align:left; margin:left; border:2px solid #d1791b; color:#000000; width:60%;">{{quote|"I, "name", do solemnly swear (or affirm) true faith and allegiance to the Federal Constitution of the Riamese Federation and to all laws, customs, and usages therein provided, and to recognise Her Majesty Queen Diana The Second, Her heirs and successors, as Head of the Associated States of the Federation. So help me God.""}}</div>


==Style==
==Style==
The official style of the Riamese monarch is:
As granted in the Federal Constitution and proclaimed in the Federal Gazette in January 1983, the Queen possesses the current title——"Diana the Second, by the Grace of God and the Constitution of the Federation, Queen of the Riamese, Sovereign of the Kaldaic Islands and the Outliers, Ruler of the Oceans and the Seas, Defender of the Faith."<ref name=": sse">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "Constitution"]. ''Riamese Federal Government''. 7 January 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.</ref><ref name=": 1h">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "9 January 1983"]. ''Federal Gazette''. Retrieved 4 June 2012.</ref> Generally, however, the monarch is referred to only as "The Queen" or "The Sovereign" in everyday use, bearing the style of ''Majesty''.
 
As per Riamo's federal system, the role of the monarchy is divided between the federation and the federal entites. On a federal level, the monarch is officially referred to as "The Sovereign in Right of the Federation" or "Her Majesty in Right of the Federation".<ref name=": 1e">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "System of Government"]. ''Riamese Federal Government''. Retrieved 12 June 2020.</ref> There is also reference to the Queen as "Her Riamic Majesty", although this has largely fallen out of use.<ref name=": 1i">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "The Queen's many titles"]. ''Riamo News''. Retrieved 4 May 2018.</ref> In Riamo's Kaldaic territories, she is informally addressed as "Sovereign", derived from her formal title; although not formally recognised as such, she is referred to as "The Queen, Our Sovereign" in toasts.<ref name=": 1j">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "Freicians celebrate the Queen's Jubilee"]. ''Radio and Television Freice''. Retrieved 13 January 2023.</ref>


:''Her Majesty Diana the Second, by the Grace of God and of the Constitution of the Nation, Queen of Riamo, Sovereign of Freice and of the Outliers, Ruler of the Oceans and Seas, Defender of the Faith
Unique amongst monarchies, the Queen's husband is officially styled as a King, bearing the title of "King Consort of Riamo" and the style of ''Majesty''.<ref name=": 1k">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "The King Consort"]. ''The Riamese Monarchy''. Retrieved 6 May 2021.</ref> However, to distingush him from his wife, he is not King Consort of ''the Riamese'''. As per the title, the King Consort possesses no monarchical power himself and is only consort.
''
 
==List of monarchs==
{|style="text-align:center; width:100%" class="wikitable"
!width=15%|Name and reign!!width=105px|Portrait!!width=25%|Birth!!width=15%|Marriage(s)!!width=15%|Death!!width=20%|Succession right
|-
| '''Charles IV'''<br>''Charles Henry Frederick George''<br/>18 December 1899<br/>–<br/>27 March 1912<br>''({{Age in years and days|18 December 1899|27 March 1912|duration=yes}})''
| [[File:5thLordPlunket.jpg|Charles IV in 1910|100px|center]]
| 1 February 1869<br>Royal Palace of Guri<hr/>Son of Alexander, Hereditary<br>Prince of Riamo<br>and Diana, Dowager Lady Harmon
| Margaret of Ausy<br>Guri Cathedral<br>9 April 1889<br>4 sons, 1 daughter
| 27 March 1912<br>Royal Palace of Guri<br/>Age {{Age|1 February 1869|27 March 1912}}
| Grandson of Charles III
|-
| '''Gregory'''<br>''Gregory Charles Henry''<br/>27 March 1912<br/>–<br/>4 August 1918<br>''({{Age in years and days|27 March 1912|4 August 1918|duration=yes}})''
| [[File:Chelmsford Governor.jpg|His Majesty King Gregory as Field Marshal of the Armies (1915)|100px|center]]
| 7 June 1892<br>Royal Palace of Guri<hr/>Son of Charles IV<br>and Margaret of Ausy
| {{n/a}}
| 4 August 1918<br>Queen's House<br/>Age {{Age|7 June 1892|4 August 1918}}
| Son of Charles IV
|-
| '''Diana I'''<br>''Elizabeth Diana Lilian''<br/>4 August 1918<br/>–<br/>23 September 1961<br>''({{Age in years and days|4 August 1918|23 September 1961|duration=yes}})''
| [[File:Alice, HRH Countess of Athlone.jpg|Diana I in 1960|100px|center]]
| 1 September 1887<br>Royal Palace of Guri<hr/>Daughter of Alexander, Hereditary<br>Prince of Riamo<br>and Diana, Dowager Lady Harmon
| General Lord Charles Hedren<br>Guri Cathedral<br>4 June 1908<br>(<small>d.</small> 1910)
| 23 September 1961<br>Queen's House<br/>Age {{Age|1 September 1887|23 September 1961}}
| Sister of Charles IV
|-
| '''Frederick'''<br>''Frederick Charles Augustus''<br/>23 September 1961<br/>–<br/>8 January 1983<br>''({{Age in years and days|23 September 1967|8 January 1983|duration=yes}})''
| [[File:Richard_Casey_1965.jpg|King Frederick in 1975|100px|center]]
| 16 March 1895<br>Bourne House<hr/>Son of Prince Frederick<br>and Lady Louisa Augusta-Bremn
| Lady Elizabeth Mount Adams<br>Guri Cathedral<br>29 July 1949<br>1 sons, 3 daughters
| 8 January 1983<br>Royal Palace of Guri<br/>Age {{Age|16 March 1895|8 January 1977}}
| Grandson of Charles III; cousin of Diana I
|-
| '''Diana II'''<br>''Diana Elizabeth Maria''<br/>since 8 January 1983<br/>''({{Age in years and days|8 January 1983|duration=yes}})''
| [[File:Regina Margareta (cropped).jpg|Queen Diana II in 2022|100px|center]]
| 16 May 1951<br>Royal Palace of Guri<hr/>Son of Frederick<br>and Lady Elizabeth Mount Adams
| Peter Normington<br>Guri Cathedral<br>25 February 1986<br>2 sons, 2 daughters
| ''Living''<br/>Age {{Age|16 May 1951}}
| Daughter of Frederick
|}
 
==Royal Family==
In Riamo, all members of the ruling dynasty who hold the title Prince or Princess of Riamo are said to be members of the Riamese royal family. Individuals who do not possess the title but who are still members of the family, are regarded as extended members of the family. Extended members may possess other titles or be without title.
 
===Main members===
The Riamese royal family includes:
* HM The Queen ("Queen Diana II")
* HM The King Consort ("Peter", The Queen's husband)
** HRH The Princess Royal ("Princess Madeline", The Queen's elder daughter)
** HRH Prince Laurence of Riamo (The Queen's son-in-law)
*** HRH Prince Arthur of Riamo (The Queen's grandson)
*** HRH Princess Arthur of Riamo ("Maria", Prince Arthur's wife)
**** HH Princess Isabel of Riamo (The Queen's great-granddaughter)
** HRH Prince William of Riamo (The Queen's elder son)
** HRH Princess William of Riamo ("Leonora", The Queen's daughter-in-law)
** HRH Prince Clement of Riamo (The Queen's younger son)
** HRH Princess Alexina of Riamo, The Honourable Mrs. Medlin (The Queen's younger daughter)
* HRH Prince Alexander of Riamo (The Queen's younger brother)
* HRH Princess Alexander of Riamo ("Clara", The Queen's sister-in-law)
* HRH Princess Lilias of Riamo, The Honourable Mrs. Prisk (The Queen's younger sister)
* HRH Princess Amelia of Riamo, The Honourable Mrs. Emerton (The Queen's youngest sister)
 
===Extended members===
The extended Riamese royal family which includes people who do not hold the title of ''Prince'' or ''Princess of Riamo'' but have close connections to the Queen. This includes those who hold the title "Prince or Princess of Parmy-Sefa":
* HH Princess Elisabeth of Parmy-Sefa (Prince and Princess William's daughter)
* HH Princess Catherine of Parmy-Sefa (Prince and Princess William's daughter)
* HH Prince Charles of Parmy-Sefa (Prince Clement's son)
It also includes those with no title at all:
* Thomas Medlin (Princess Alexina's husband)
** James Medlin (Princess Alexina and Thomas Medlin's younger son)
** Maria Medlin (Princess Alexina and Thomas Medlin's daughter)
* Samuel Prisk (Princess Lilias' husband)
** John Prisk (Princess Lilias and Samuel Prisk's elder son)
** Richard Prisk (Princess Lilias and Samuel Prisk's younger son)
* Hugh Emerton (Princess Amelia's husband)
** Marie-Elisabeth Emerton (Princess Amelia and Hugh Emerton's daughter)
* Sophie, Princess Clement (Prince Clement's ex-wife)
 
==Royal arms and standard==
The Riamese royal family also makes extensive use of heraldry. These coats of arms, conforming to the ''Historic School'' of Riamese heraldry, granted by the Riamese Heraldic Authority with the permission of the monarch. Some examples are:
*The arms of the Queen and King Consort:
<gallery class="center">
File:Coat of Arms of Queen Diana II.png|Arms of Her Majesty Queen Diana II
File:Coat of Arms of Peter, King Consort.png|Arms of His Majesty Peter, The King Consort
</gallery>
* The arms of the Queen's children and their spouses:
<gallery class="center">
File:Coat of Arms of the Heir Apparent (Riamo).png|Arms of Her Royal Highness Madeline, The Princess Royal{{efn|As a female, Princess Madeline would usually bear an ''Iberian'' escutcheon. However, tradition has it that the heir apparent uses a ''square Iberian'' escutcheon, regardless of sex.}}
File:Coat of Arms of Prince Lawrence of Riamo.png|Arms of His Royal Highness Prince Lawrence, Consort to the Princess Royal
File:Coat of Arms of Prince William of Riamo.png|Arms of His Royal Highness Prince William
File:Coat of Arms of Leonora, Princess William.png|Arms of Her Royal Highness Princess William
File:Coat of Arms of Prince Clement of Riamo.png|Arms of His Royal Highness Prince Clement
File:Coat of Arms of Princess Alexina of Riamo.png|Arms of Her Royal Highness Princess Alexina, Mrs. Medlin
File:Coat of Arms of Thomas Medlin.png|Arms of Thomas Medlin
</gallery>
*The arms of other members of the Queen's family:
<gallery class="center">
File:Coat of Arms of Prince Alexander of Riamo.png|Arms of His Royal Highness Prince Alexander
File:Coat of Arms of Clara, Princess Alexander.png|Arms of Her Royal Highness Princess Alexander
File:Coat of Arms of Princess Lilias of Riamo.png|Arms of Her Royal Highness Princess Lilias, The Honourable Mrs. Prisk
File:Coat of Arms of Princess Amelia of Riamo.png|Arms of Her Royal Highness Prince Amelia, The Honourable Mrs. Emerton
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Riamo]]
* [[Riamo]]
*[[Freice]]
* [[Freice]]
* [[Politics of Freice]]
 
==Notes==
{{notelist}}
 
==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}
 
==External links==
* [https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ Official website of the Riamese Monarchy]
 
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Queen of the Riamese
Freician: Rekuina oe te ma Ramiose'me
Federal
Coat of Arms of Queen Diana II.png
Royal Arms of Diana II
Incumbent
Queen Diana II in 2022
Diana II
since 8 January 1983
Details
StyleHer Majesty
Heir apparentMadeline, Princess Royal
First monarchHarold the Bare
Formation1251; 773 years ago (1251)
ResidenceRoyal Palace of Guri
Portington Castle
Websitemonarchy.rm

The monarchy of Riamo, the Riamese monarchy, or the federal monarchy (Freician: Rekuina oe te ma Ramiose'me), constitutionally referred to as the Sovereign in Right of the Federation (Freician: Raioa-Raoi'i ne i Tusate oe te ma Tehua Kahe) is a constitutional institution of the Riamese Federation.[1] The monarchy comprises the reigning monarch, his or her family, and the royal household that supports the monarch in exercising their duties. The Riamese monarchy is currently headed by Queen Diana II, Peter, King Consort, and their children Princess Madeline, Prince William, Prince Clement, and Princess Alexina.[2]

The Riamese Federal Constitution establishes a constitutional monarchy as Riamo's form of government. It provides for the role of monarch as head of state and symbol of Riamo's unity. The constitution also codifies a number of rights and privileges belonging to the Crown, as well as the duties, responsibilities, and prerogatives possessed by the monarch. By virtue of Riamo's federal system, the monarch also operates independently within each federal entity, constituting a direct link between each state and the federation.[3]

The monarchy descends from the crown of the Grandkingdom of Riamo. The power and reach of the Riamese monarchs was extended as various territories and vassals were annexed. During the height of the Riamese Empire, the monarch was a significant public figure and symbol of the imperial power of the Riamese state. As part of a long series of constitutional reforms, culminating in the Peaceful Revolution, the monarchy has lost much of its former powers.[4] Today, it undertakes purely ceremonial and non-partisan responsibilities, with the monarch no longer de jure chief executive.[5] Nonetheless, the Crown remains an important part of the constitution and a respected symbol in Riamo and across the world.

History

A unified Riamese kingdom was first established in 1251, with the modern-day royal family claiming descendence from the first monarch, Harold the Bare. The monarchy, save for a small number of interregnums, has existed for over 770 years, making it one of the oldest continuous monarchies in the world.

Constitutional role

Unlike most constitutional monarchies, the Crown is stripped of all political power, with the constitution explicitly vesting the role of chief executive and commander-in-chief of the armed forces in the office of Chancellor. The monarch still has a role within the Riamese political system, although they are required to act on the advice of the government. The monarch is also explicitly prohibited from making political statements and is not permitted to vote or directly participate in the political system.[6]

The Queen formally appoints public officials at the request of the Senate or other body, with no right to decline this request. The Chancellor, Ministers of the Government, subnational chief ministers, the Speaker of the Senate, and senior jurists are appointed by the Crown as designated by the relevant authority.[5] This is done by the Queen-in-Council during a meeting of the Federal State Council, exercising constitutional powers not as an individual but as a part of the government.[7]

The Queen also has responsibility for the following acts:[8]

  • Promulgating constitutional amendments, laws, Orders in Council, and treaties.
  • Convening and dissolving the Senate.
  • Attesting to the appointment and dismissal of Ministers.
  • Signing the credentials of Riamese Ambassadors and receiving the credentials of foreign Ambassadors.
  • Granting mercy and special amnesty.
  • Performing ceremonial functions.
  • Awarding honours.
  • Receiving foreign heads of state and government.

These duties are undertaken on the advice of the government, which is constitutionally binding.

The monarch is largely a public, rather than political figure. Professor John Keane, professor of politics at Queen Diana University, observed that the role of the monarch is largely to bring "dignity to the game of politics" and that they are the "announcer, rather than enactor, of government initiatives."[9] Nonetheless, all political appointments and the majority of political decisions are made "in the name of Her Majesty", in reference to the position of the monarch as a symbol of federal unity.[10]

Queen Diana II and Peter, King Consort during service of Divine Liturgy at the Great Central Guri Orthodox Cathedral (2020).

Position in Freice

Freice is a Country of the Riamese Federation, giving it far-reaching autonomy to the degree that it has been described as a de facto independent state under Riamese protection.[11][12] The Riamese monarch is the most prominent link between Freice and the rest of the federation, and is a focal point of Freician unionist tendencies. Although Freician independence has assumed greater prominence in recent years, the Riamese monarchy (and Queen Diana II in particular) remains popular.[10]

Religious role

The Queen is the head of the Riamese Orthodox Church (ROC), which describes, in its Book of Practices, the Queen as the "envoyee of our Holy Father the Almighty Lord God on Earth" and the "principal representative of Jesus Christ". The monarch's day-to-day role within the church is largely ceremonial, but certain responsibilities are at the sole prerogative of the Queen as head of the church. These include the appointment of the primate and the approval of church laws. Appointments within the church not made by the Queen personally are made "in the name of the Most Holy envoyee of the Most Holy and Almighty Father, our Sovereign Lady Queen, Supreme Head of the Holy Church of God."

Oath of allegiance

The oath of allegiance in Riamo incorporates reference to the monarch as the principal representative of the unity of the federation:

"I, "name", do solemnly swear (or affirm) true faith and allegiance to the Federal Constitution of the Riamese Federation and to all laws, customs, and usages therein provided, and to recognise Her Majesty Queen Diana The Second, Her heirs and successors, as Head of the Associated States of the Federation. So help me God.""

Style

As granted in the Federal Constitution and proclaimed in the Federal Gazette in January 1983, the Queen possesses the current title——"Diana the Second, by the Grace of God and the Constitution of the Federation, Queen of the Riamese, Sovereign of the Kaldaic Islands and the Outliers, Ruler of the Oceans and the Seas, Defender of the Faith."[8][13] Generally, however, the monarch is referred to only as "The Queen" or "The Sovereign" in everyday use, bearing the style of Majesty.

As per Riamo's federal system, the role of the monarchy is divided between the federation and the federal entites. On a federal level, the monarch is officially referred to as "The Sovereign in Right of the Federation" or "Her Majesty in Right of the Federation".[1] There is also reference to the Queen as "Her Riamic Majesty", although this has largely fallen out of use.[14] In Riamo's Kaldaic territories, she is informally addressed as "Sovereign", derived from her formal title; although not formally recognised as such, she is referred to as "The Queen, Our Sovereign" in toasts.[15]

Unique amongst monarchies, the Queen's husband is officially styled as a King, bearing the title of "King Consort of Riamo" and the style of Majesty.[16] However, to distingush him from his wife, he is not King Consort of the Riamese'. As per the title, the King Consort possesses no monarchical power himself and is only consort.

List of monarchs

Name and reign Portrait Birth Marriage(s) Death Succession right
Charles IV
Charles Henry Frederick George
18 December 1899
–
27 March 1912
(12 years, 101 days)
Charles IV in 1910
 1 February 1869
Royal Palace of Guri
Son of Alexander, Hereditary
Prince of Riamo
and Diana, Dowager Lady Harmon 		Margaret of Ausy
Guri Cathedral
9 April 1889
4 sons, 1 daughter 		27 March 1912
Royal Palace of Guri
Age 43 		Grandson of Charles III
Gregory
Gregory Charles Henry
27 March 1912
–
4 August 1918
(6 years, 131 days)
His Majesty King Gregory as Field Marshal of the Armies (1915)
 7 June 1892
Royal Palace of Guri
Son of Charles IV
and Margaret of Ausy 		N/A 4 August 1918
Queen's House
Age 26 		Son of Charles IV
Diana I
Elizabeth Diana Lilian
4 August 1918
–
23 September 1961
(43 years, 51 days)
Diana I in 1960
 1 September 1887
Royal Palace of Guri
Daughter of Alexander, Hereditary
Prince of Riamo
and Diana, Dowager Lady Harmon 		General Lord Charles Hedren
Guri Cathedral
4 June 1908
(d. 1910) 		23 September 1961
Queen's House
Age 74 		Sister of Charles IV
Frederick
Frederick Charles Augustus
23 September 1961
–
8 January 1983
(15 years, 108 days)
King Frederick in 1975
 16 March 1895
Bourne House
Son of Prince Frederick
and Lady Louisa Augusta-Bremn 		Lady Elizabeth Mount Adams
Guri Cathedral
29 July 1949
1 sons, 3 daughters 		8 January 1983
Royal Palace of Guri
Age 81 		Grandson of Charles III; cousin of Diana I
Diana II
Diana Elizabeth Maria
since 8 January 1983
(41 years, 321 days)
Queen Diana II in 2022
 16 May 1951
Royal Palace of Guri
Son of Frederick
and Lady Elizabeth Mount Adams 		Peter Normington
Guri Cathedral
25 February 1986
2 sons, 2 daughters 		Living
Age 73 		Daughter of Frederick

Royal Family

In Riamo, all members of the ruling dynasty who hold the title Prince or Princess of Riamo are said to be members of the Riamese royal family. Individuals who do not possess the title but who are still members of the family, are regarded as extended members of the family. Extended members may possess other titles or be without title.

Main members

The Riamese royal family includes:

  • HM The Queen ("Queen Diana II")
  • HM The King Consort ("Peter", The Queen's husband)
    • HRH The Princess Royal ("Princess Madeline", The Queen's elder daughter)
    • HRH Prince Laurence of Riamo (The Queen's son-in-law)
      • HRH Prince Arthur of Riamo (The Queen's grandson)
      • HRH Princess Arthur of Riamo ("Maria", Prince Arthur's wife)
        • HH Princess Isabel of Riamo (The Queen's great-granddaughter)
    • HRH Prince William of Riamo (The Queen's elder son)
    • HRH Princess William of Riamo ("Leonora", The Queen's daughter-in-law)
    • HRH Prince Clement of Riamo (The Queen's younger son)
    • HRH Princess Alexina of Riamo, The Honourable Mrs. Medlin (The Queen's younger daughter)
  • HRH Prince Alexander of Riamo (The Queen's younger brother)
  • HRH Princess Alexander of Riamo ("Clara", The Queen's sister-in-law)
  • HRH Princess Lilias of Riamo, The Honourable Mrs. Prisk (The Queen's younger sister)
  • HRH Princess Amelia of Riamo, The Honourable Mrs. Emerton (The Queen's youngest sister)

Extended members

The extended Riamese royal family which includes people who do not hold the title of Prince or Princess of Riamo but have close connections to the Queen. This includes those who hold the title "Prince or Princess of Parmy-Sefa":

  • HH Princess Elisabeth of Parmy-Sefa (Prince and Princess William's daughter)
  • HH Princess Catherine of Parmy-Sefa (Prince and Princess William's daughter)
  • HH Prince Charles of Parmy-Sefa (Prince Clement's son)

It also includes those with no title at all:

  • Thomas Medlin (Princess Alexina's husband)
    • James Medlin (Princess Alexina and Thomas Medlin's younger son)
    • Maria Medlin (Princess Alexina and Thomas Medlin's daughter)
  • Samuel Prisk (Princess Lilias' husband)
    • John Prisk (Princess Lilias and Samuel Prisk's elder son)
    • Richard Prisk (Princess Lilias and Samuel Prisk's younger son)
  • Hugh Emerton (Princess Amelia's husband)
    • Marie-Elisabeth Emerton (Princess Amelia and Hugh Emerton's daughter)
  • Sophie, Princess Clement (Prince Clement's ex-wife)

Royal arms and standard

The Riamese royal family also makes extensive use of heraldry. These coats of arms, conforming to the Historic School of Riamese heraldry, granted by the Riamese Heraldic Authority with the permission of the monarch. Some examples are:

  • The arms of the Queen and King Consort:
  • Arms of Her Majesty Queen Diana II

    Arms of Her Majesty Queen Diana II

  • Arms of His Majesty Peter, The King Consort

    Arms of His Majesty Peter, The King Consort

  • The arms of the Queen's children and their spouses:
  • Arms of Her Royal Highness Madeline, The Princess Royal[a]

    Arms of Her Royal Highness Madeline, The Princess Royal[a]

  • Arms of His Royal Highness Prince Lawrence, Consort to the Princess Royal

    Arms of His Royal Highness Prince Lawrence, Consort to the Princess Royal

  • Arms of His Royal Highness Prince William

    Arms of His Royal Highness Prince William

  • Arms of Her Royal Highness Princess William

    Arms of Her Royal Highness Princess William

  • Arms of His Royal Highness Prince Clement

    Arms of His Royal Highness Prince Clement

  • Arms of Her Royal Highness Princess Alexina, Mrs. Medlin

    Arms of Her Royal Highness Princess Alexina, Mrs. Medlin

  • Arms of Thomas Medlin

    Arms of Thomas Medlin

  • The arms of other members of the Queen's family:
  • Arms of His Royal Highness Prince Alexander

    Arms of His Royal Highness Prince Alexander

  • Arms of Her Royal Highness Princess Alexander

    Arms of Her Royal Highness Princess Alexander

  • Arms of Her Royal Highness Princess Lilias, The Honourable Mrs. Prisk

    Arms of Her Royal Highness Princess Lilias, The Honourable Mrs. Prisk

  • Arms of Her Royal Highness Prince Amelia, The Honourable Mrs. Emerton

    Arms of Her Royal Highness Prince Amelia, The Honourable Mrs. Emerton

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ As a female, Princess Madeline would usually bear an Iberian escutcheon. However, tradition has it that the heir apparent uses a square Iberian escutcheon, regardless of sex.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "System of Government". Riamese Federal Government. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  2. ↑ "The Royal Family". Riamese Monarchy. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  3. ↑ "RIAMO". AIP Encyclopaedia of National Governments. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  4. ↑ "Diana II celebrates Ruby Jubilee". Riamo News. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Role of the Sovereign". Riamese Monarchy. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  6. ↑ "Jubilee: What does the Monarch do?". Riamo News. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
  7. ↑ "Office of the Federal State Council". Federal State Council Office. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Constitution". Riamese Federal Government. 7 January 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  9. ↑ Keane, John, "Constitutional Republicanism and the Riamese Monarchy", Journal of Politics and Constitutional History, 8, no.3 (2019), pp.55-82
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Freice: Kana proposes viceroy". Riamo News. 3 December 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  11. ↑ "Council > Freice-Riamo Relations". Government of Freice. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  12. ↑ "Can can Freice not do?". Riamo News. 8 January 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  13. ↑ "9 January 1983". Federal Gazette. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
  14. ↑ "The Queen's many titles". Riamo News. Retrieved 4 May 2018.
  15. ↑ "Freicians celebrate the Queen's Jubilee". Radio and Television Freice. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  16. ↑ "The King Consort". The Riamese Monarchy. Retrieved 6 May 2021.

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