Monarchy of Norvika
| King of Norvika | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent | |
| Colin I since 25 October 2023 | |
| Details | |
| Style | His Majesty |
| First monarch | Colin I |
| Formation | 25 October 2023 |
| Appointer | Hereditary |
The Monarchy of Norvika, sometimes known as the Norvik Monarchy, is the constitutional form in which a hereditary sovereign reigns as the head of state of the Kingdom of Norvika. It is the highest office in the country and is sometimes referred to internally as The Crown.
Established in and granted powers by the constitution, the monarchy and the royal family undertake many ceremonial, diplomatic, military and political functions as provided for under the Norvik system of government. The constitution give the monarchy the role of head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, as well as defining the succession laws of the monarchy.
The current monarch is King Colin I, who is the first monarch and founding father of Norvika.
History
The Norvik monarchy is the oldest office in Norvika. It was established on 25 October 2023, and was the only Norvik office formally established prior to the constitution's ratification.
Powers
The monarchy is primarily a ceremonial office, as a constitutional monarch. Despite this the constitution grants the monarch some powers known as the royal prerogative.
Royal prerogative powers include but aren't limited to:
- Appointing and Dismissing the Prime Minister and Cabinet
- Calling Parliamentary Elections
- Appointing Members of the House of Lords
- Appointing Senior Church of Norvika Clergy
- Assenting to or Vetoing Bills Passed in Parliament
- Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
- Crediting and Receiving Ambassadors
- Making and Ratifying Treaties
Regency
The constitution orders that a regency be established on behalf of the monarch if they haven't reached the age determined by the constitution as the majority age. The constitution defines that the constitution should be the person nearest in line to the throne who has reached their majority.
Upon assuming the powers of the monarchy, the regent has to swear fidelity to the monarch and to uphold the constitution and Norvik law until such time the monarch comes of age.
The regency articles of the constitution apply equally if the monarch is, for other reasons, is incapable of executing the office of monarch.
Syles
The styles and titles of the reigning monarch and royal family are determined officially by the monarch but is usually done on the basis on role/title and position in line to the throne.
The monarch is titled as King or Queen of Norvika, and styled "His Majesty" or "Her Majesty" depending on the monarch's sex.
The monarch's consort is usually titled Queen Consort or Prince Consort of Norvika, and styled "Her Majesty" or "His Royal Highness" depending on the consort's sex.
The Crown Prince and his wife, the Crown Princess, are styled "His Royal Highness" and "Her Royal Highness" like all other royal princes and princesses.
While these titles and styles are convention, constitutionally these titles and styles are determined and assigned by the monarch.
Succession
The constitution of Norvika defines the succession laws of the monarchy as male-preference primogeniture. The constitution establishes the title of Crown Prince of Norvika for the heir apparent.
The constitution also defines that to be eligible for succession to the throne, princes and princesses born to the monarch have to be born in lawful wedlock between the reigning monarch and their spouse. As well as this, children of the monarch may not get married without the consent of the monarch or they forfeit their and their descendants claim to the Norvik Throne. Princes and Princesses also cannot succeed the throne unless they profess the state religion and are members of the Church of Norvika. The constitution also stipulates that should nobody be eligible to succeed the throne or the royal bloodline die out, then parliament shall elect a new monarch and royal bloodline.
Upon succeeding the throne, the new monarch has to swear to uphold the Norvik constitution.