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Generally, individuals entitled to the style of Imperial Majesty (HIM), or {{wp|Imperial Highness}} (HIH) are considered members of the Imperial Family. This normally consists of the reigning Monarch, his or her spouse, their children, male-line grandchild of the Monarch or a previous Monarch, as well as their spouses.  
Generally, individuals entitled to the style of Imperial Majesty (HIM), or {{wp|Imperial Highness}} (HIH) are considered members of the Imperial Family. This normally consists of the reigning Monarch, his or her spouse, their children, male-line grandchild of the Monarch or a previous Monarch, as well as their spouses.  


Most members of the Imperial Family reside in official residences throughout [[Latium]]. Members of the Imperial Family will carry out official engagements on behalf of the Monarch on occasion. Current members that carry out official engagements is currently limited to [[Constantine XX of Latium|The Emperor]], [[Alazne Dain|The Empress]], [[Zoe Verrucosa|The Empress Mother]], [[Marsella Atmos|The Dowager Empress]]. Less frequently, [[Selene of Latium|Princess Selene]], [[Maria of Latium|Princess Maria]], and [[Prince Theodosius, Duke of Beroea|The Duke]] and [[Nina of Gelonia|Duchess of Beroea]] will carry out engagements when primary members of the Imperial Household are otherwise indisposed.  
Most members of the Imperial Family reside in official residences throughout [[Latium]]. Members of the Imperial Family will carry out official engagements on behalf of the Monarch on occasion. Current members that carry out official engagements is currently limited to [[Constantine XX of Latium|The Emperor]], [[Alazne Dain|The Empress]], [[Zoe Verrucosa|The Empress Mother]], and [[Leona of Latium|Princess Leona]]. Less frequently [[Prince Theodosius, Duke of Beroea|The Duke]] and [[Nina of Gelonia|Duchess of Beroea]], as well as [[Prince John, Duke of Aurunca|The Duke]] and [[Diana of Dakmoor|Duchess of Aurunca]] will carry out engagements when primary members of the Imperial Household are otherwise indisposed.  
==Styles and titles==
==Styles and titles==
The titles and styles of members of the Imperial Family are governed by the Acts of Succession, and letters patent issued by [[Diana Augusta|Empress Diana Augusta]] in 1955.  
The titles and styles of members of the Imperial Family are governed by the Acts of Succession, and letters patent issued by [[Diana Augusta|Empress Diana Augusta]] in 1955.  
*The reigning Monarch is ''The Emperor'' or ''The Empress'' and is afforded the style of ''His'' or ''Her Imperial Majesty''.  
*The reigning Monarch is ''The Emperor'' or ''The Empress'' and is afforded the style of ''His'' or ''Her Imperial Majesty''.  
*The Emperor's wife is ''The Empress'', who holds the style of ''Her Imperial Majesty''. The husband of the Empress regnant is not afforded any additional style or title, though in recent times has been titled ''Prince Consort'' with the style ''His Imperial Highness''.  
*The Emperor's wife is ''The Empress'', who holds the style of ''Her Imperial Majesty''. The husband of the Empress regnant is historically elevated to co-monarch upon either marriage or birth of the heir apparent or presumptive, and is then ''The Emperor'' and is afforded the style of ''His Imperial Majesty''.  
*The heir apparent, or in some cases the heir presumptive, is afforded the title [[Prince of Youth]] or Princess of Youth, and the style of ''His Imperial Highness''.  
*The heir apparent, or in some cases the heir presumptive, is afforded the title [[Prince of Youth]] or Princess of Youth, and the style of ''His Imperial Highness''.  
*An Emperor's children, not the Prince or Princess of Youth, as well as children of a Prince or Princess, bear the title of Prince or Princess with the territorial designation <nowiki>"of Latium"</nowiki> with the style of ''His or Her Imperial Highness''.  A Princess will lose her territorial designation upon marriage and assume that of her husband; if the husband has no title, the Princess will retain her title, but have no territorial designation, or be granted the title of ''Princess Imperial'' should it be available. A Prince discards his territorial designation if or when he is awarded a ducal title, typically after marrying.  
*An Emperor's children, not the Prince or Princess of Youth, as well as children of a Prince or Princess, bear the title of Prince or Princess with the territorial designation <nowiki>"of Latium"</nowiki> with the style of ''His or Her Imperial Highness''.  A Princess will lose her territorial designation upon marriage and assume that of her husband; if the husband has no title, the Princess will retain her title, but have no territorial designation, or be granted the title of ''Princess Imperial'' should it be available. A Prince discards his territorial designation if or when he is awarded a ducal title, typically after marrying.  
*Spouses of a monarch's sons or daughters are afforded any styles or titles that the monarch bestows upon them. Most often, wives of a Prince have the style of ''Her Imperial Highness'', and the equivalent of her husband's title (ie: Duchess, Countess, etc.).
*Spouses of a monarch's sons or daughters are afforded any styles or titles that the monarch bestows upon them. Most often, wives of a Prince have the style of ''Her Imperial Highness'', and the equivalent of her husband's title (ie: Duchess, Countess, etc.).
*Widows of the Emperor hold either the title of ''Empress Mother'' or ''Dowager Empress'', depending on whether her son or daughter is the reigning monarch. The widower, i.e. the former jure uxoris co-emperor, ceases to be emperor upon his wife's death, and should his son or daughter become monarch is afforded the title ''Father of the Emperor''. All are afforded the style of ''His'' or ''Her Imperial Majesty''.
*The monarch may, in his sole discretion, grant any family member any title which he or she chooses (ie: Princess Imperial, or Princess of Adrianople).
*The monarch may, in his sole discretion, grant any family member any title which he or she chooses (ie: Princess Imperial, or Princess of Adrianople).


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**[[Oriana of Latium|The Princess Oriana]] (the Emperor's sister)
**[[Oriana of Latium|The Princess Oriana]] (the Emperor's sister)
**[[Prince Philip of Latium|The Prince Philip]] (the Emperor's brother)
**[[Prince Philip of Latium|The Prince Philip]] (the Emperor's brother)
*The [[Leona of Latium|Princess Leona]] (the Emperor's sister)
*The [[Selene of Latium|Princess Selene]] (the Emperor's sister)
*The [[Selene of Latium|Princess Selene]] (the Emperor's sister)
*The [[Prince Theodosius, Duke of Beroea|Duke]] and [[Nina of Gelonia|Duchess of Beroea]] (the Emperor's uncle and his wife)
*The [[Prince Theodosius, Duke of Beroea|Duke]] and [[Emma of Vannois|Duchess of Beroea]] (the Emperor's uncle and his wife)
**[[Princess Teresa of Beroea]] (the Emperor's cousin)
**[[Princess Teresa of Beroea|Teresa, Duchess of Silingia]] (the Emperor's cousin)
**[[Prince Theophylactus of Beroea]] (the Emperor's cousin)
**[[Prince Theophylactus of Beroea|Prince Theophylactus]] (the Emperor's cousin)
**[[Tiana of Beroea|Princess Tiana]] (the Emperor's cousin)
*The [[Prince John, Duke of Aurunca|Duke]] and [[Diana of Dakmoor|Duchess of Aurunca]] (the Emperor's uncle and his wife)
*The [[Prince John, Duke of Aurunca|Duke]] and [[Diana of Dakmoor|Duchess of Aurunca]] (the Emperor's uncle and his wife)
**[[Lucius of Aurunca|Prince Lucius of Aurunca]] (the Emperor's cousin)
**[[Lucius of Aurunca|Prince Lucius of Aurunca]] (the Emperor's cousin)
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**[[Amadeus of Aurunca|Prince Amadeus of Aurunca]] (the Emperor's cousin)
**[[Amadeus of Aurunca|Prince Amadeus of Aurunca]] (the Emperor's cousin)
**[[Adriana of Aurunca|Princess Adriana of Aurunca]] (the Emperor's cousin)
**[[Adriana of Aurunca|Princess Adriana of Aurunca]] (the Emperor's cousin)
*The [[Isabella of Latium|Princess Imperial]] (the Emperor's aunt)
*The [[Princess Joanna of Latium|Duchess of Ravenna]] (the Emperor's aunt)
**The [[Leo of Ghant and Latium|Duke]] and [[Elissa of Dakmoor|Duchess of Alba]] (the Emperor's cousin and his wife)
*The [[Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna|Duchess of Haenna]] (the Emperor's great-aunt)
***[[Constantine of Alba and Ghant|Prince Constantine of Alba]] (the Emperor's first cousin once removed)
*The [[Princess Joanna of Latium]] (the Emperor's aunt)
*The [[Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna|Princess Zoe]] (the Emperor's great-aunt)


===Members not using Imperial style or title===
===Members not using Imperial style or title===
This list immediate family members or close relations to the Emperor that have no Imperial style, but may be considered part of the extended Imperial family:
This list immediate family members or close relations to the Emperor that have no Imperial style, but may be considered part of the extended Imperial family:
*[[Sophia Voor]] and [[Silvanus Stilicho|Duke Silvanus Stilicho]] (the Emperor's sister and her husband]]
*[[Sophia Voor]] (the Emperor's sister)
*[[Juturna Claudia Orinbere]] and Maurice Claudius (the Emperor's sister and her husband)
*[[Juturna Claudia Orinbere]] and Maurice Claudius (the Emperor's sister and her husband)
**Arcturus Claudius (the Emperor's nephew)
**Arcturus Claudius (the Emperor's nephew)
**Bixenta Claudia (the Emperor's niece)
**Bixenta Claudia (the Emperor's niece)
*The [[Larunda Orinbere|Crown Princess of Thule]] (the Emperor's sister)
*The [[Larunda Orinbere|Crown Princess of Thule]] (the Emperor's sister)
*The [[Maria of Latium|Crown Princess of Dakmoor]] (the Emperor's sister)
*The [[Maria of Latium|Crown Princess of Dakmoor]] and [[Martin, Crown Prince of Dakmoor|Crown Prince of Dakmoor]] (the Emperor's sister and her husband)
*[[Violant Claudia de Aultavilla]] and [[Henry de Adelon]] (the Emperor's sister and her husband)
*[[Violant Claudia de Aultavilla]] and [[Edgar Galan]] (the Emperor's sister and her husband)
**
*The [[Isabella of Latium|Empress Mother of Ghant]] (the Emperor's aunt)
*[[Ardil Hazarasp|Prince Ardil Hazarasp]] (the Emperor's brother-in-law)
*The [[Isadora of Latium|Duchess of Morlac]] (the Emperor's aunt)
**[[Celeste Hazarasp|Princess Celeste Hazarasp]] (the Emperor's niece)
*The [[Diana of Ghant and Latium|Queen of Gaemar]] (the Emperor's cousin)
*[[Theodora of Ghant and Latium|Princess Theodora of Ghant, Princess in Latium]] (the Emperor's cousin)
*The [[Isadora of Latium|Electress of Turenne]] (the Emperor's aunt)
*The [[Prince Michael, Duke of Ravenna|Duke of Ravenna]] (the Emperor's uncle-in-law)
*The [[Prince Michael, Duke of Ravenna|Duke of Ravenna]] (the Emperor's uncle-in-law)
**[[Victor of Ravenna|Prince Victor]] and [[Constance of Burgoy|Princess Constance]] (the Emperor's cousin and his wife)
**[[Victor of Ravenna|Prince Victor]] and [[Constance of Burgoy|Princess Constance]] (the Emperor's cousin and his wife)
**[[Silvia of Ravenna|Princess Silvia]] (the Emperor's cousin)
**[[Silvia of Ravenna|Princess Silvia]] (the Emperor's cousin)
**[[William of Ravenna|Prince William]] (the Emperor's cousin)
**[[Diana of Ravenna|Princess Diana]] (the Emperor's cousin)
*The [[Eirene of Latium|Queen of Dakmoor]] (the Emperor's aunt)
*The [[Eirene of Latium|Queen of Dakmoor]] (the Emperor's aunt)
==Finances==
==Finances==
==Public role==
==Public role==

Revision as of 20:57, 29 December 2020

The Latin Imperial Family consists of Emperor Constantine XX and his close familial relations. The Acts of Succession provide a loose definition of what comprises the Imperial family, though there is no strict definition of who is or is not a member, with final decisions of inclusion or exclusion left to the sole discretion of the reigning Monarch. The current Imperial Family is the House of Claudius. While titled members of the House do not utilize a surname, since 1955 all non-titled male-line descendants of Empress Diana Augusta may utilize the surname Claudius Anicius or Claudius.

Generally, individuals entitled to the style of Imperial Majesty (HIM), or Imperial Highness (HIH) are considered members of the Imperial Family. This normally consists of the reigning Monarch, his or her spouse, their children, male-line grandchild of the Monarch or a previous Monarch, as well as their spouses.

Most members of the Imperial Family reside in official residences throughout Latium. Members of the Imperial Family will carry out official engagements on behalf of the Monarch on occasion. Current members that carry out official engagements is currently limited to The Emperor, The Empress, The Empress Mother, and Princess Leona. Less frequently The Duke and Duchess of Beroea, as well as The Duke and Duchess of Aurunca will carry out engagements when primary members of the Imperial Household are otherwise indisposed.

Styles and titles

The titles and styles of members of the Imperial Family are governed by the Acts of Succession, and letters patent issued by Empress Diana Augusta in 1955.

  • The reigning Monarch is The Emperor or The Empress and is afforded the style of His or Her Imperial Majesty.
  • The Emperor's wife is The Empress, who holds the style of Her Imperial Majesty. The husband of the Empress regnant is historically elevated to co-monarch upon either marriage or birth of the heir apparent or presumptive, and is then The Emperor and is afforded the style of His Imperial Majesty.
  • The heir apparent, or in some cases the heir presumptive, is afforded the title Prince of Youth or Princess of Youth, and the style of His Imperial Highness.
  • An Emperor's children, not the Prince or Princess of Youth, as well as children of a Prince or Princess, bear the title of Prince or Princess with the territorial designation "of Latium" with the style of His or Her Imperial Highness. A Princess will lose her territorial designation upon marriage and assume that of her husband; if the husband has no title, the Princess will retain her title, but have no territorial designation, or be granted the title of Princess Imperial should it be available. A Prince discards his territorial designation if or when he is awarded a ducal title, typically after marrying.
  • Spouses of a monarch's sons or daughters are afforded any styles or titles that the monarch bestows upon them. Most often, wives of a Prince have the style of Her Imperial Highness, and the equivalent of her husband's title (ie: Duchess, Countess, etc.).
  • Widows of the Emperor hold either the title of Empress Mother or Dowager Empress, depending on whether her son or daughter is the reigning monarch. The widower, i.e. the former jure uxoris co-emperor, ceases to be emperor upon his wife's death, and should his son or daughter become monarch is afforded the title Father of the Emperor. All are afforded the style of His or Her Imperial Majesty.
  • The monarch may, in his sole discretion, grant any family member any title which he or she chooses (ie: Princess Imperial, or Princess of Adrianople).

Members

The current Imperial Family is headed by Emperor Constantine XX. He was born on 15 March 1994. On 8 December 2017, he married Lady Alazne Dain. As of 1 January 2019, the Imperial Family includes:

Extended family

This list includes siblings, and extended family members of the Emperor, including aunts, and uncles:

Members not using Imperial style or title

This list immediate family members or close relations to the Emperor that have no Imperial style, but may be considered part of the extended Imperial family:

Finances

Public role

See also