THE ROYAL SUCCESSION OF BALIAN

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THE ROYAL SUCCESSION OF BALIAN

Regnum De Balian

 

The Succession

The CROWN OF BALIAN follows Absolute Cognatic Primogeniture, which means that the eldest child of the reigning monarch inherits the throne regardless of their gender. Males and Females are regarded as equal, afforded the same rights to inheritance.

 

Upon the death of the present reigning monarch, the eldest child is the throne’s sole inheritor, followed by the heir’s own children in order of birth. Should the eldest child of the ruler predecease the monarch and sire no heirs of their body, the throne would then pass to the second-eldest child of the monarch and their heirs, in order of birth.. This would continue with each child and their heirs. Should the monarch have no living children or grandchildren, the throne would then pass to the monarch’s eldest sibling and their heirs. In the absence of any siblings, and their heirs, the throne would pass to the eldest uncle or aunt of the monarch, and their heirs. In the event that there are no living heirs to the throne of Balian, a succession council would be called to determine the future of the throne’s inheritance.

 

Individuals are excluded from the succession if they already hold titles in a foreign realm or stand to inherit titles in a foreign realm. The monarch may likewise disqualify an individual from the succession by issuing a royal writ of disinheritance.

 

All heirs to the throne claim descent from His Royal Majesty, King John I of Balian.

 

The Children of the Crown

The heirs of the monarch are viewed as integral members of the kingdom and the royal household, born with the purpose of representing the Crown and its interests. For this reason, they’re afforded lifetime titles befitting of their birth and place within the royal succession.

 

The eldest child of the ruling monarch, upon their birth, is named the Prince or Princess of Monterosa, with the Duchy of Abretta as a subsidiary title. In the event of the heir’s death, these titles are passed onto the next heir, as per the succession listed above. Upon the ascension of the heir to the throne of Balian, these titles merge with the Crown until a subsequent heir is born or named by the new monarch.

 

The eldest daughter of the ruling monarch, upon their birth, is named the Princess Royal of Balian, with the County of Rosemoor as a subsidiary title. These titles may only be passed onto the next eldest daughter of a monarch upon the death of the previous holder, ensuring no two Princesses Royal exist concurrently. If the heir to the throne is female, the next eldest daughter will receive these titles.

 

As the Star of St. Lothar has four greater points, so too does the Crown afford four royal counties to be held by princes and princesses of the kingdom. These titles are chosen either by the monarch or by the individual child. They may be granted at birth or when the child reaches the age of majority.

 

The Royal Counties:

The County of Pavano

The County of Caluzzo

The County of Senna

The County of Pontazuro

 

These titles are held for the person’s lifetime. Upon their death, the title will revert to the Crown regardless of if the prince or princess have issue of their own body. It is likewise noted that princes or princesses holding these titles are not considered Peers of the Realm.

 

Descendants of His Royal Majesty, Alexander I, may likewise use the name ‘de Atrus’ in lieu of using their royal surname, though they will still belong to the royal House of Novellen and shall be named as such upon all official and royal documents.

 

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The Royal Succession

(As of 55 BA, listed until the 12th in line for the throne of Balian.)

 

Current Monarch: His Royal Majesty, Adrian I, King of Balian

 

1. Her Royal Highness, Johanna Casimira, Princess of Monterosa & Duchess of Abretta (b. 1921)

2. His Royal Highness, Alexander Casimir, Count of Pontazuro (b. 1926)

3. Her Royal Highness, Sibyl Gwyneth, Countess of Senna (b. 1926)

4. His Royal Highness, Alexios Michael, Count of Pavano (b. 1897)

5. Her Royal Highness, Elena Casimira, Princess Royal of Balian and Countess of Rosemoor (b. 1901)

6. Her Royal Highness, Lydia Antheia, Countess of Caluzzo (b. 1902)

7. Her Royal Highness, Constantia Irene, Princess Imperia (b. 1861)

8. Her Royal Highness, Augustina Therosia, Dowager-Princess of Sedan, Countess-consort of Salia (b. 1863)

9. Her Ladyship, Marcella Josephine Novellen (b. 1886)

10. Her Ladyship, Matilda Vespira Novellen (b. 1886)

11. Her Ladyship, Francisca Sophia Novellen (b. 1888)

12. Her Ladyship, Mariya Elizabeth Novellen (b. 1892)

 

* His Serene Highness, Robert Therosius, Prince of Sedan is excluded from the succession due to his holding of titles within the United Kingdom of Aaun.

* His Highness, Frederick Louis de Joannes is excluded from the succession due to his holding titles within the Commonwealth of the Petra.

* The children of His Royal Highness, Constantine Antonious, are excluded from the succession due to their standing as heirs to the Archduchy of the Petra.

 

 

[MunaZaldrizoti 5709]

[!] Updated on the 19th of Owyn's Flame, 55 B.A. to account for the death of King Alexander I, the ascension of Adrian I, and the birth of the heir-apparent, Princess Johanna Casimira.

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[!] Updated on the 20th of Peter’s Glory, 59 B.A to account for the births of the royal twins, Prince Alexander Casimir and Princess Sibyl Gywneth.