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== History ==
== History ==
== Constitutional Role ==
== Constitutional Role ==
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. 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. However in spite of these changes, the monarch has been able to exert some form of control in the day-to-day governance of the nation, especially during times when the elected legislature and chancellor are particularly weak-willed.  
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. Examples of the monarch's reserve powers include:
* The ability to dismiss the chancellor or any members of the Royal Council.
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== Privileges ==
== Privileges ==
== List of monarchs ==
== List of monarchs ==

Revision as of 11:38, 19 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 however the monarch is bound by convention to only act upon the advice of the chancellor. 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. Examples of the monarch's reserve powers include:

  • The ability to dismiss the chancellor or any members of the Royal Council.

Privileges

List of monarchs