Monarchy of Tanaau
| King of Tanaau | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent | |
| Colin I since 17 November 2023 | |
| Details | |
| Style | His Majesty |
| First monarch | Colin I |
| Formation | 17 November 2023 |
| Appointer | Hereditary |
The Monarchy of Tanaau, sometimes the Tanaauan Monarchy, is the constitutional form of government by which a hereditary sovereign reigns as head of state of the Kingdom of Tanaau. The current monarch is Colin I, who ascended to the throne on 17 November 2023.
The monarch undertakes a number of official, political, ceremonial, diplomatic and representational duties within Tanaau, and represents the state abroad. The monarch possesses constitutional authority over the government but usually exercises this on the advice of the privy council, the government directly, or parliament. The monarch also serves as commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
Constitutional Role
The Constitution of Tanaau recognises the monarch as the supreme head of state and vests all executive power in the monarch as well as the ability to directly propose legislation to parliament and act as a judge. Oaths of allegiance in Tanaau are also made to the monarch and their lawful successors.
The monarch has the constitutional right to play a part in the state's governing being vested with executive, legislative and judicial power. However, convention dictate that the monarch allows the day-to-day running of the nation to the government and legislating to parliament. Despite this, no law can pass without the monarch's express assent, and the government is appointed by and can be removed at any time by the monarch.
The monarch appoints the prime minister, and has the absolute authority to decide who will take the office as well as take office in other ministerial postings. As well as this the monarch sits as the ultimate head of the privy council, the body that advises the monarch directly, and selects is members.
The monarch is vested with the authority to grant honours, awards and titles, in addition to appointing members to the House of Lords. They can also dissolve the House of Commons and call a general election.
As commander-in-chief of the armed forces, the monarch has the power to command the armed forces. All commissions for commissioned officers are issued by the monarch, who can also issue honorary commissions in addition to being colonel-in-chief of Tanaauan Army regiments and appointing military chiefs of staff.
The monarch appoints all judges in Tanaau, and justice is issued in their name. The monarch has the constitutional right to perform the duties as a judge and have their decision be legally binding. In cases when the monarch tries people, the privy council usually sits as a jury.
History
The Tanaauan monarchy was established on 17 November 2023. Its existence predates the constitution, with Colin I of Tanaau using his position as monarch to write and ratify the constitution swiftly after Tanaau's formation.
Upon the monarchy's establishment Colin I of Tanaau took the throne.
Succession
Royal succession is determined by law in accordance with the constitution. Presently, there is no official laws guiding the succession of the monarchy besides the constitutional article stipulating that the person succeeding the throne should be born in wedlock to the reigning monarch.
Tanaau de facto follows male-preference primogeniture, with the heir apparent usually being ceremonially vested with the title of Crown Prince by the monarch.