Monarchy of Cavarzere

Doge of the Most Serene and Auspicious Republic
Doxe de Serenìsima è Auspixio Repùblica
Coat of arms of the Doge
Incumbent
Leonardo Dondorana since 11 November 1985
Details
Style	His Serenity Majesty
Heir apparent	Tranquilo Dondorana
First monarch	Dioclexiano Cavarseran
Formation	1067
Residence	Pałaso Dogal, Cavarzere
Website	www.doxe.gov.cv

The Doge of the Most Serene and Auspicious Republic (Cavarzerian: Doxe de Serenìsima è Auspixio Repùblica) is the head of state and chief executive of Cavarzere. The first Doge was Dioclexiano Cavarseran in 1062, after securing the city its independence. From 1062 until 1867, the Doge was democratically elected by the inhabitants of city and held for life, in line with the city's history as a maritime republic. However, political instability led to the patrician House of Dandorana securing the position in perpetuity. The rule in perpetuity has led many to consider Cavarzere a monarchical state. The Dandorana family have held the office uninterrupted since 1867. The current monarch is Doge Leonardo.

The monarchy is typically composed of the reigning doge and his spouse and children, and the entire ducal household which is comprised of staff and those who assist the doge in carrying out their constitutional duties. The monarchy is always represented by the reigning doge, his spouse and eldest children. Since December 2017, the monarchy is represented by Doge Leonardo, his younger brother, Duke Bartolomeo II Dondorana, the doge's children, Serene Prince Tranquilo, Serene Princess Giovanna, Serene Princess Dianora and Serene Prince Enrico.

The current system finds its roots decades prior to independence, with the Duchy of Cavarzere, also known as the Duchy of the Lagoon, under the Latin Empire. However, the collapse of the empire in 1060, saw Dioclexiano Cavarseran secure the city's independence, assuming the title of Doge (Doxe from the Latin for Duke). Throughout much of the city's history, no family could hold the post for more than one consecutive reign, ensuring the republic's quasi-republican and democratic nature. The Devotion of Cavarzere to the Dandorana, ensured that the post would only be held by one patrician family, establishing the city's first true dynasty.

Estates and residences

The Doge's official residence in Cavarzere is Pałaso Dogal, on the Great Square of Saint Mark. It is the site of most state banquets, investitures and other ceremonies, Doge Leonardo has take up full residence here. The other official residence bequeathed by the state is the Caxa de Łaguna, this is used as a private residence for the Doge's children.

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  Pałaso Dogal, the principal Imperial residence, located in Cavarzere.

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  The Caxa de Łaguna, the official private residence of the Dondorana family.

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  Pałaso Leon, the primary residence of the heir apparent in Cavarzere proper.

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  Pałaso Dondorana dei Chievo, historical seat of the Duke of Chievo and private residence of the Dondorana family.

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  Pałaso Civran, private residence of the Dondorana family, located in central Chievo.

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  Castelgovone is a private residence of the Dondorana family, located outside of the Brondolo city limits.

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  Caxa de Ixołe, a private residence owned by the Dondorana family on the island of Saint Mark in the Dursodoro archipelago, mostly used as a summer residence.