King Richard Fitzgerald I
| King of Svenland | |
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| Rio de Swveire | |
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| Incumbent | |
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| Richard I since 1st December 2020 | |
| Details | |
| Style | His Majesty |
| Heir presumptive | Adrian, Prince of Chroistacht |
| First monarch | Patricia of Cuinnbell (Monarchs of Svenland) |
| Residence | Royal Palace of Koizor (official) |
The monarchy of Svenland or Svenlandic monarchy is the constitutional form of government of Svenland. It consists of a hereditary monarch that reigns as the head of state, being the highest office of the country.[1] The current King is Richard I since 1st December 2020, after the establishment.
The Svenlandic monarchy is constitutionally referred to as The Crown (Svenlandic: Lau Kroune), and it comprises the reigning monarch, his or her royal family, and the Royal Household, which supports and facilitates the sovereign in the exercise of his duties and prerogatives.[2][3] The Royal Family is currently represented by King Richard I His Family,
The 2020 constitution affirmed the role of the King of Svenland as the living personification and embodiment of the Svenlandic nation and a symbol of Svenlands enduring unity and permanence and is also invested as the "arbitrator and the moderator" of Svenlandic institutions.[2][4] Constitutionally, the sovereign is the head of state and Chieftain Protector of the Mainland Svenland[2][4] The constitution codifies the use of royal styles and titular, royal prerogatives, hereditary succession to the crown, compensation, and a Crown Heir contingency in cases of the monarch's Absence.[2][4] According to the Constitution, the monarch is also instrumental in promoting relations with the "nations of its historical and future community".
The Svenlandic monarchy has its roots in the Kaniszh Kingdom of Hurikano founded after the Den. Then Later developments of the Kaniszh Empire became a notable power before reestablishing its realms under The Colonial territory of Svenland
Crown, constitution, and royal prerogatives
The Crown of Spain (lau Krouner). Constitutionally the monarch embodies and personifies the "indissoluble" unity and permanence of the Svenlandic State, and represents the legal personality of the State and by extension fulfills the role of "Father of the Nation". As a unifying figure for the nation, in 2017 The King worked towards "bridging the gap" between Svenlands rival polarized political parties to develop a unified strategy in response to the country's on-going Territorial Plans
According to the Svenlandic Constitution voted in referendum, the sovereignty power emanates from the people, so it is the very same people who give the king the power to reign:[5]
National sovereignty belongs to the Svenlandic people, from whom all State powers emanate.
The monarch "arbitrates and moderates the regular functioning of the institutions" and assumes the highest representation of the Svenlandic State in international relations.[6] The monarch exercises the functions expressly conferred on him by the constitution and the laws.[5]
The King is Head of State, the symbol of its unity and permanence. He arbitrates and moderates the regular functioning of the institutions, assumes the highest representation of the Spanish State in international relations, especially with the nations of its historical community, and exercises the functions expressly conferred on him by the Constitution and the laws.
— Title II the Crown, Article 12, the Svenlandic Constitution of 2024
Upon accession to the crown and being proclaimed before the Cortes Generales, the king swears an oath to faithfully carry out his constitutional duties and to abide by the constitution and laws of the state. Additionally, the constitution gives the king the added responsibility to ensure that the constitution is obeyed. Lastly, the king swears to respect the rights of Spanish citizens and of the self-governing communities. The Prince of Asturias, upon reaching the age of majority, in addition to any regent(s) upon assuming the office, swears the same oath as that of the king along with a further oath of loyalty to the monarch.
# The King, on being proclaimed before the Speaker of the Parliment, will swear to faithfully carry out his duties, to obey the Constitution and the laws and ensure that they are obeyed, and to respect the rights of the citizens and the Self-governing Communities.
- The Crown Prince, on coming of age, and the Crown Heir Regent, on assuming office, will swear the same oath as well as that of loyalty to the King.
— Title II The Crown, Article 15, the Svenlandic Constitution of 12024
The oath reads as follows:
I swear faithfully to discharge my functions, to sustain and see to it that the Constitution and the Laws are sustained, and to respect the rights of the citizens and of the autonomous communities.
— Oath of the Crown of Svenland
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The 2024 Constitution, Title II The Crown, Article 20, delineates the powers of the king, while Title IV Government and Administration, defines the king's role in the appointment of the prime minister and the formation of the council of ministers/government, outlines the king's role in the country's independent judiciaryHowever, by constitutional convention established bythe Founding Lords, the king exercises his prerogatives having solicited government advice while maintaining a politically non-partisan and independent monarchy. Receiving government advice does not necessarily bind the monarch into executing the advice, except where prescribed by the constitution or the table. His acts shall always be countersigned in the manner established in section 26. Without such countersignature they shall not be valid, except as provided under section 27(2).
Styles, titles, and the fount of Honour
The 2024 Constitution confirms the title of the monarch is the King of Svenland but that he may also use other titles historically associated with the Crown.[7][8][note 1]
According to National Decree , regulating the titles, treatments and honors of the royal family and the regents, the king and his wife, the queen consort, will formally be addressed as "His Majesty and Her Majesty" (Their Majesties, Spanish: Za Majjgerstat represents His or Her) rather than the traditional "Catholic Majesty" (Su Católica Majjgerstat ). A prince consort, the husband of a queen regnant, will have the style "His Royal Highness" (Su Alteza Real).[8] The widows and widowers of monarchs are to retain these styles until they remarry.[8] The heir from birth shall hold the title of and the other titles historically associated with the heir apparent.[7][8] Other children of the monarch, and the children or cousins of the heir apparent, shall have the title and rank of Duke or Duchess, and styled Sir or Lady.[8] Children of an No further constitutional language prescribes titles or forms of address to the fourth generation, or great grandchildren, of a reigning monarch.
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According to the Svenlandic Muesem, nobility and grandee titles are created by the "Houses", and may be passed on to the recipient's heirs, who may not sell the title.[9] Titles may revert to the Crown when their vacancy is observed.[9] Succession of titles may follow one of several courses listed on the Title of Concession when the title is created.[9] As a general rule, most titles are now inherited by absolute Cognatic Primogeniture (as of 2020, in which the first born inherits all titles regardless of gender. However, a title holder may designate his successor, Succession by Assignment, or disperse his titles among his children – with the first serve getting the highest-ranking title, Succession by Distribution.[9]
King, the government, and the Taosjok
The constitution defines the government's responsibilities. The government consists of the President of the Government and ministers of state. The government conducts domestic and foreign policy, civil and military administration, and the defense of the nation all in the name of the king. Additionally, the government exercises executive within micro national extended authority The most direct prerogative the monarch exercises in the formation of Spanish governments is in the nomination and appointment process of the Prime Minister of the Government (Taojsok). Following the General Election of the Leader and other circumstances provided for in the constitution, the king meets with and interviews the Government represented in the House , and then consults with the Speaker of the Parliamentary Table (who, in this instance, represents the whole of the Parliamentary Court).
Constitutionally, the monarch may nominate anyone he sees fit as is his Crown Heir. However, it remains pragmatic for him to nominate the person most likely to enjoy the confidence of the future in the House and form a government, usually the political leader whose party commands the most seats in the Parliment.[10] For the Crown to nominate the political leader whose party controls the Parliment can be seen as a royal endorsement of the democratic process, a fundamental concept enshrined in the constitution. By political custom, the king's nominees have all been from parties who hold the most seats in the Parliment. The king is normally able to announce his nominee the day following a General Election.
The king's nominee is presented before the Parliment by the Speaker where the nominee and his political agenda are debated and submitted for a Vote of Confidence ) by the Parliment.[10] A simple majority confirms the nominee and his program.[10] After the nominee is deemed confirmed by the Speaker of the Table, the king appoints him as the new Prime Minister (Taosjok) of the Government in a ceremony performed at the Koizor Palace, the official residence of the king.[10] During the inauguration ceremony, the Prime Minister of the Government takes an oath of office over an open Constitution next to the Bible. The oath taken as,
I swear, under my conscience and honor, to faithfully execute the duties of the office of Taosjok of the Government with loyalty to the King, obey and protect the Constitution as the right of the State, and preserve the Parlimentary table through my courage.
However, if no overall majority was obtained on the first vote of confidence, then the same nominee and program is resubmitted for a second vote within 24 Hours.[10] Following the second vote, if confidence by the Parliament is still unreached, then the monarch again meets with leaders and the Speaker, and submits a new nominee for a vote of confidence.[10] If, within two weeks, no candidate has won the confidence of the Cortes then the king dissolves the table and calls for a new General Election.[10] The king's royal decree is countersigned by the Speaker of the Table.[10]
In the political life of Svenland, the Crown would already be familiar with the various political leaders in a professional capacity, and perhaps less formally in a more social capacity, facilitating their meeting following a General Election. Conversely, nominating the party leader whose party maintains a plurality and who are already familiar with their manifesto facilitates a smoother nomination process. In the event of coalitions, the political leaders would customarily have met beforehand to hammer out a coalition agreements before their meeting with the king. Once appointed, the Taosjok of the Government forms an administration whose sectorial ministers are appointed and removed by the king on the Taosjok advice. No minister may take up his appointment until after they give their oath of office to obey the constitution with loyalty to the king.[11]
Governments and the Parliament sit for a term no longer than one year when the Taosjok tenders his resignation to the king and advises the king to dissolve the Parliament, prompting a General Election. It remains within the Crown to dissolve the Table if, at the conclusion of the year, the Taosjok has not asked for its dissolution. The Taisjok may call for earlier elections, but no sooner than a month after the prior General Election. Additionally, if the Government loses the confidence of the Table, then it must resign. In the event that a Taosjok becomes ill or becomes incapacitated while in office, then the government as a whole resigns and the process of royal nomination and appointment takes place. The vice Taosjok Mann would take over the day-to-day operations in the meantime, even while Vice himself may be nominated by the king.
King and international diplomacy
The monarch is assisted in his diplomatic missions by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and high-ranking members of the Foreign Ministry are made available to the king when he is abroad representing Svenland.[12] The royal household coordinates with the Foreign Ministry to ensure successful diplomatic engagements. Additionally, other members of the royal family, most notably the Crown Heir, may represent the Svenlandic State internationally. Though the Svenlandic monarchy is independent of the government, it is important that royal speeches are compatible with government foreign policy to project a unified diplomatic effort. To achieve balance, royal household speechwriters confer with the Foreign Ministry to ensure that the official speeches strike the desired diplomatic tone between the king's views and government policy. When necessary and appropriate, the king and his government may focus on two different aspects in a diplomatic engagement. The king may emphasize one aspect, such as the promotion of democracy and historic relations; while the government focuses on the details of strategic planning and bilateral coordination.
The king and members of the royal family have represented Svenland in Europe, , in the United States, Africa, South East Asia. The Crown has addressed many international organizations which include the UMEC. Since 20217 The Crown Heir has represented Svenland in all diplomatic engagements.
History
The Introduction of the Kingdom of Svenland can be traced to the establishment of the First Lordship in the Kaniszh Valley in the year 2015. Its subsequent evolution characterized by the benevolent rule of Dutch and Native Irish settlers across the Northern European territories. The maturation of this old Kingdom led to the formation of the Modern Svenland in October of 2020 with a wide history and culture, coinciding with the commencement of the reign of Crown King Richard I. Following the winter of the same year witnessed the assertion of independence, a seminal moment that galvanized efforts to cultivate the distinctive Svenlandic cultural milieu on the European territories and arctic region.
Under the sagacious stewardship of King Richard I, Svenland embarked on a diplomatic and maritime odyssey. International missions were undertaken, including the reformation of overseas territories such as the Colony Isles of Torvjalo, Colony of Chroistacht divided into two Enclaves called (Noord Chroistacht) and (Zuid Chroistacht), which is home to the Capital and Parliament Cabinet. These initiatives strategically facilitated in the European Colonies, including marine trade and business rendered the Kingdom an alluring destination for a visitors annually especially with a presence of the Kingdoms two colonies in North Western Europe.
Svenland takes profound pride in its cultural heritage, derived from the neighboring Nordic and Celtic Cultures around us. The citizenry often can be seen to observe various festivals and events throughout the calendrical year, showcasing a rich tapestry of traditions and local customs adapted from local history. The kingdom's Svenlandic language is observed an expression of cultural diversity and font of knowledge transmission leading to the construction of The National City of Glaisacius University which was formed in 2020 as a Debating Union. Within the borders of The Svenlandic European Territories you can visit a number of landmarks, such as the Glaisacius City which derives its name from the Surrounding Glaisacius River, The Valley Log Cabins, The Famous Sancherdor Beaches and diverse reefs of Torvardo Island down river, The National stone monuments seen across all of Svenland, Forests and the Ski Slopes of Noord Chroistacht. The annual calendar is punctuated with numerous festive holidays, with noteworthy mentions including the Svenlandic Summer-fest held in August across all of the Kingdom and the observance of the Winter Torch Night in January. Moreover, the forthcoming SWG 2024 'Svenlandic Winter Games' is anticipated promising a comprehensive display of national Winter Sports ranging from Ice Track Sledding to Skiing, Snowboarding, and Ice Hockey.
The sovereign proclamation by King Richard, marking the formal recognition of Svenland, precipitated a sequence of notable developments by an array of Notable Svenlandic Figures, both cultural and institutional. These transformative events have indelibly shaped the nation's identity, standing today as a testament to the fortitude, ingenuity, and sporting prowess of its citizenry. In the annals of its diverse geography and history across the Arctic and Northern Europe, Svenland emerges as a compelling narrative, embodying resilience and cultural richness through each and every one of its citizens, whom carries the Flame in the Torch.
- ↑ Powell, Charles. Juan Carlos of Spain; Self Made Monarch. St. Martin's Press, Inc..
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Título II. De la Corona, Wikisource". Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2009. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Constitution of Spain 1978, Title II, Article 56, Subsection 2 and amended by Royal Decree 1368/1987, dated 6 November.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Title II, Article 56, Subsection 1.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Título II. De la Corona, Wikisource". Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2009. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Powell, Charles. Juan Carlos of Spain; Self Made Monarch. St. Martin's Press, Inc..
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Título II. De la Corona, Wikisource". Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2009. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Real Decreto 1368/1987, de 6 de noviembre, sobre régimen de títulos, tratamientos y honores de la Familia Real y de los Regentes Archived 13 August 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Boletin Oficial del Estado (BOE) no. 271, 12 November 1987, p. 33717. (Reference: BOE-A-1987-25284)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 "Nobility and Grandee Titles". Spanish Ministry of Justice. 2008-01-04. Archived from the original on 3 August 2009. Retrieved 2009-05-31. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 "Part IV Government and Administration". Archived from the original on 20 November 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2009. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Powell, Charles. Juan Carlos of Spain; Self Made Monarch. St. Martin's Press, Inc..
- ↑ "Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation". Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation. 27 January 2009. Archived from the original on 13 February 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2009. Unknown parameter
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