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==Constitutional role==
==Constitutional role==
Riamo's constitution, the ''Federal Constitution of the Riamese Federation'', explicitly declares the monarch's role to be ceremonial in nature. The monarch, according to the constitution, is a "symbol of the unity of the federation and of the oneness of its citizens" and that they "shall undertake their constitutional duties without reference to partisan allegiances, nor shall they engage directly with the governance of the federation".<ref name=": sse">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "Constitution"]. ''Riamese Federal Government''. 7 January 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.</ref> As part of this, the monarch is not nominal chief executive and has no formal political powers exercisable at their own discretion (even theoretically).
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 constitution stipulates that the monarch undertakes the following duties:<ref name=": 111">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "Role of the Sovereign"]. ''Riamese Monarchy''. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref name=": sse">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "Constitution"]. ''Riamese Federal Government''. 7 January 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.</ref>
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>
* Presiding over the opening of the two chambers of the federal legislature, the Council of Deputies and the Council of the Federation.
* Calling, proroguing and dissolving one or both chambers of the federal legislature, at the direction of the respective chamber.
* Promulgate, but not enact, laws passed by the legislature.
* Represent the unity of all federal states and act as supreme arbiter between them.
* Meet with the Chancellor on a monthly basis to be briefed on matters of state.
* Receive credentials from ambassadors and sign those of Riamese ambassadors.
* Awarding of national honours.
* Undertaking ceremonial functions at the request of state authorities.
* Chair sittings of the Federal State Council.


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> The monarch has no right to veto or otherwise refuse the decisions of the government, possessing no autonomy, theoretical or otherwise, in Riamese politics. 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>
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>
* 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.


Unlike in other constitutional monarchies, the monarch is not commander-in-chief of the Riamese armed forces, a position that lies with the Federal Minister of Defence. Nonetheless, the monarch holds the highest rank in each of the service branches, and has military aids-de-camp and other staff to provide support on military matters.<ref name=": s2se">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "Freice: Kana proposes viceroy"]. ''Riamo News''. 3 December 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.</ref>
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).]]
[[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).]]

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Queen of the Riamese
Freician: Rekuina oe te ma Ramiose'me
Federal
Arms of Diana II (in Riamo).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

The monarch holds different titles depending on the context of its use. The title of the Sovereign as head of state is granted by the constitution—"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."

In each constituent state, the monarch is styled "The Queen in Right of [State]" or "Her Majesty in Right of [State]", in particular reference to any role she has on a subnational level. In Riamo's Kaldaic territories, she is informally referenced as "The Queen, Our Sovereign" or "Diana II, Queen and Sovereign".

The Queen's consort, Philip, is titled as King, with the style of Majesty. However, he is not a King regnant and does not rule as co-monarch alongside his wife. Moreover, the King Consort is styled "King Consort of Riamo" rather than "King of the Riamese".

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, 328 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 Lady Medlin-Sefa (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 Lady Prisk (The Queen's younger sister)
  • HRH Princess Amelia of Riamo, The Honourable Lady 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-Sefa (Princess Alexina and Thomas Medlin-Sefa's elder son)
    • James Medlin-Sefa (Princess Alexina and Thomas Medlin-Sefa's younger son)
    • Maria Medlin-Sefa (Princess Alexina and Thomas Medlin-Sefa'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:
  • Arms of Her Royal Highness Madeline, The Princess Royal

    Arms of Her Royal Highness Madeline, The Princess Royal

See also

Notes

References

  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. ↑ "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.

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