Monarchy of Fatrea

King of Fatrea
Incumbent
Luke I since 15 February 2024
Details
Style	His Majesty
First monarch	Luke I
Formation	15 February 2024
Appointer	Hereditary

The Monarchy of Fatrea, sometimes referred to as the Fatrean Monarchy or internally as the Sovereign, is the hereditary form of government and head of state of the Kingdom of Fatrea. The monarchy is constitutional and governs in accordance with a parliament and powers outlined in the constitution. The current monarch is King Luke I, who ascended to the throne on its establishment on 15 February 2024.

The monarch and the royal family conduct a number of ceremonial, diplomatic, representative and official functions. The monarchy is constitutional, so the monarch exerts authority and influence over government but this is required to be in accordance with constitution and law. The crown also acts as an ambassador for Fatrean interests and values.

History

The monarchy was the first office established in Fatrea, upon the nation's establishment. The throne was established on 15 February 2024, with Luke I ascending to the throne on its establishment. The monarchy initially was absolute, until the ratification of the constitution also on 15 February. The office became entrenched in the constitution with Chapter II outlining majority of its powers. Since the ratification of the constitution, the monarchy has operated in accordance with the constitution.

Constitutional Role

The role of the monarchy is outlined primarily in chapter II of the constitution, though later articles of the constitution also define some of the monarch's roles. The constitution vests all executive power in the monarch - making the monarch chief executive.

The powers and duties of the monarch include:

• Propose Laws to Parliament
• Assent to or Veto Bills
• Appoint and Dismiss All State Officials Including the Government
• Call, Dissolve and Prorogue Parliament
• Appoint Members of the House of Peers
• Make Regulations for the Execution of Laws
• Make Regulations for National Security
• Make and Ratify Treaties
• Credit and Receive Diplomats
• Issue Decrees, Charters and Warrants
• Grant Titles and Honours
• Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
• Declare War and Make Peace
• Appoint All Fatrean Judges
• Pardon Convictions and Commute Sentences

The constitution defines the monarch as the sovereign. The monarch also acts as the chief representative of Fatrea both at home and abroad. In addition to this, the monarch presents a speech before parliament at the state opening of parliament at the beginning of each legislative session - this being known as the King's Speech or the Queen's Speech depending on the reigning monarch.

Crown Immunity

Part of article 14 of the constitution defines that, as sovereign, the monarch is immune from prosecution under Fatrean law. This privilege of the monarch is known as crown immunity.

The monarch also is de facto able to extend this privilege to other members of the royal family. This is one of the monarch's discretionary powers.

As well as this, Chapter VI of the constitution outlines how justice emanates from the crown and is carried out in the monarch's name as well as granting the monarch some regulatory power over the judiciary.

Succession

The monarchy is hereditary, as prescribed by the constitution. However, the constitution only defines that the monarch is hereditary and that children born to the monarch in wedlock can be in the line of succession. The constitution also stipulates that parliament may regulate the succession laws in accordance with the terms of the constitution.

Style

The present monarch's full style and title is "Luke, the first of his name, by the Grace of God, King of Fatrea, Father of the Constitution".

The sovereign is known as "His Majesty" or "Her Majesty" - depending on his or her sex. The form "Fatrean Majesty" sometimes appears on official documents and treaties to differentiate the Fatrean monarch from foreign rulers. As well as this, the monarch can choose his or her own regnal name which does not have to be their legal first name.

See also

• Kingdom of Fatrea