Order of succession of Nouvelle Alexandrie
The order of succession of Nouvelle Alexandrie (Alexandrian: Ordre de succession de Nouvelle Alexandrie; Martino: Orden de sucesión de Nueva Alejandría; Wechua: Nouvelle Alexandrie Qhapaq Kamayuq Qatiq) determines the sequence in which members of the House of Inti-Carrillo may succeed to the Crown of Nouvelle Alexandrie. The succession is governed by the Succession to the Throne Act, 1700, which establishes absolute primogeniture as the mode of succession, meaning the eldest legitimate child of the sovereign inherits regardless of gender.
The current heir apparent is Crown Princess Sayari, eldest child of King Sinchi Roca II and Queen Adelaide. Upon her eventual accession, she will become the first Queen Regnant of Nouvelle Alexandrie. The Treaty of Dynastic Separation, signed in 1721 AN, ensures that the thrones of Nouvelle Alexandrie and Natopia remain separate by designating Princess Sayari as heir to Nouvelle Alexandrie while her brother Prince Nathan is designated heir to Natopia.
Legal framework
The succession to the throne of Nouvelle Alexandrie is governed by several constitutional and statutory instruments that together establish the rules for inheritance of the Crown, the qualifications and disqualifications for succession, and the procedures for managing potential conflicts between the New Alexandrian and Natopian lines.
Proclamation of Punta Santiago
The Proclamation of Punta Santiago, the founding constitutional document of the Federation adopted in 1685 AN, establishes the constitutional framework for the monarchy. Chapter III, Article 19, Section 6 provides that "The Crown and its Powers are inherited by men and women in accordance with the provisions of the law." This provision enshrines gender equality in the succession and delegates the detailed rules to statutory law.
Succession to the Throne Act, 1700
The Succession to the Throne Act, 1700 provides the primary statutory framework for succession. Section 4.2 of the Act establishes absolute primogeniture: "the gender of a person does not give that person, or that person's descendants, precedence over any other person." The eldest legitimate child of the sovereign inherits the throne regardless of gender.
Section 4.3 establishes the order of succession:
- The eldest legitimate offspring of the King;
- The eldest legitimate offspring of the Crown Prince or Crown Princess;
- Other descendants of the eldest legitimate offspring of the King;
- The second legitimate offspring of the King;
- Other descendants of the King;
- Siblings of the King, in order of birth, and their descendants;
- Uncles of the King, in order of birth, and their descendants.
Section 4.4 provides that should the House of Inti-Carrillo ever be extinguished, the House of Carrillo shall take precedence in succession, beginning with the descendants of Francis Joseph IV and Elizabeth I of Caputia.
Section 4.7 establishes grounds for disqualification from succession:
- Holding citizenship or taking residence in a nation hostile to the Federation;
- Engaging in acts of treason against the Federation;
- Joining or practicing certain prohibited religious practices, specifically: Hostianism, Bassaridianism, Pallisicanism, the Calbain Church, Catologism, Craitism, the Froyalanish Ancient Ways, the Holy Church of the Divine Icebear, the Path of the Star, Tianchaodao, and Umraism.
Treaty of Dynastic Separation
The Treaty of Dynastic Separation was signed on 15.III.1721 AN at the Palace of Vista de Nada in Lindström, Natopia, to prevent a personal union between Nouvelle Alexandrie and Natopia following the marriage of Crown Prince Uturuncu (later King Sinchi Roca II) to Princess Adelaide, who was heir apparent to the Natopian throne.
The treaty designates specific heirs for each throne:
- The couple's eldest child, Princess Sayari, is designated heir apparent to Nouvelle Alexandrie;
- The couple's second child, Prince Nathan, is designated heir to Natopia.
All children of the marriage retain their places in both lines of succession under ordinary succession law. However, the treaty prohibits any individual from simultaneously holding both thrones. Any person who stands to inherit both must formally renounce their claim to one throne before acceding to the other. If Princess Sayari dies or becomes incapacitated without eligible heirs, Prince Nathan would become heir apparent to Nouvelle Alexandrie but would then be required to choose between the two thrones. If Nathan chose Nouvelle Alexandrie, Princess Urpi would become the designated Natopian heir; if Nathan chose Natopia, Princess Urpi would become heir apparent to Nouvelle Alexandrie.
Royal Marriages Act, 1750
The Royal Marriages Act, 1750, currently before the Cortes Federales, requires royal consent for the marriages of descendants of King Manco Cápac I who stand within the first six places in the line of succession. A marriage contracted without royal consent is void for succession purposes, resulting in the permanent exclusion of the parties and their descendants from the line of succession, though the marriage remains valid for civil purposes. The sovereign may grant retroactive consent within two years to restore succession rights.
Royal Titles, Styles, and Precedence Act, 1750
The Royal Titles, Styles, and Precedence Act, 1750, also currently before the Cortes Federales, establishes the titles and styles of persons in the line of succession. The heir apparent holds the titles Crown Prince or Crown Princess, Prince or Princess of Rimarima, Duke or Duchess of Nueva Geneva, and Count or Countess of Rochefort. Children of the sovereign are styled "His Royal Highness" or "Her Royal Highness" with the title Prince or Princess. Grandchildren of the sovereign through the male line receive the same style, while grandchildren through the female line receive the style "His Highness" or "Her Highness" without the "Royal" prefix unless elevated by Letters Patent.
Succession to the throne
The following tables set forth the current order of succession to the throne of Nouvelle Alexandrie as of 1751 AN. All persons listed are members of the House of Inti-Carrillo and descendants of King Manco Cápac I.
First six in line of succession
Persons within the first six places in the line of succession are subject to the consent requirements of the Royal Marriages Act, 1750 for any marriage.
| Position | Name | Born | Titles | Relationship to King | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HRH Crown Princess Sayari | 1722 AN | Princess of Rimarima, Duchess of Nueva Geneva, Countess of Rochefort | Eldest child | Heir apparent. Married Prince Janus of Neridia in XII.1750 AN. |
| 2 | HRH Prince Nathan | 1724 AN | Viscount of Paruro; Prince of Lindström (Natopia) | Second child | Designated heir to Natopia under the Treaty of Dynastic Separation. Engaged to Princess Darya Ardashirdokht Osman of Constancia (IV.1751 AN). |
| 3 | HRH Princess Urpi | 1726 AN | Countess of Chucuito | Third child | Unmarried. Would become heir apparent if both Princess Sayari and Prince Nathan were unable to succeed. |
| 4 | HRH Prince Xanthorr | 1728 AN | Count of Anapia | Fourth child | Unmarried. |
| 5 | HRH Princess Phaedra | 1730 AN | Countess of Amantaní | Fifth child | Unmarried. |
| 6 | HRH Prince Amaru | 1692 AN | Duke of Qusqu | Eldest sibling | Married Isabel Paucar in 1720 AN. Has two children. |
Positions seven through thirty-seven
Persons beyond the sixth position are not subject to the consent requirements of the Royal Marriages Act but remain in the line of succession under the ordinary provisions of the Succession to the Throne Act, 1700.
| Position | Name | Born | Titles | Relationship to King | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | HRH Prince Amaru II | 1723 AN | Marquis of Fersten | Nephew (male line) | Eldest child of Prince Amaru. Grandchild of King Sinchi Roca I through the male line. |
| 8 | HRH Princess Rosaura | 1725 AN | Niece (male line) | Second child of Prince Amaru. Grandchild of King Sinchi Roca I through the male line. | |
| 9 | HRH Princess Sofia | 1695 AN | Duchess of Hualla | Second sibling | Married Brugen Aldef in 1720 AN. Founder of the House of Aldillo. |
| 10 | HH Prince Titu Aldillo | 1728 AN | Nephew (female line) | Eldest child of Princess Sofia. Grandchild through the female line; styled "Highness" without "Royal" prefix. | |
| 11 | HH Prince Malkir Aldillo | 1728 AN | Nephew (female line) | Second child of Princess Sofia (twin). Grandchild through the female line. | |
| 12 | HRH Prince Manu | 1698 AN | Count of Sacsayhuamán | Third sibling | Married Laura Flores in 1725 AN. Has three children. |
| 13 | HRH Countess Paloma | 1726 AN | Baroness Pelters | Niece (male line) | Eldest child of Prince Manu. Grandchild through the male line. |
| 14 | Lady Mariela | 1728 AN | Niece (male line) | Second child of Prince Manu. Grandchild through the male line. | |
| 15 | Lady Cristina | 1731 AN | Niece (male line) | Third child of Prince Manu. Grandchild through the male line. | |
| 16 | HRH Prince Pachacuti | 1703 AN | Marquis of Pachacamac | Fourth sibling | Married Silvia Quispe in 1728 AN. Has two children. |
| 17 | HRH Viscount Diego | 1730 AN | Viscount of Lurín | Nephew (male line) | Eldest child of Prince Pachacuti. Grandchild of King Sinchi Roca I through the male line. |
| 18 | Lady Luisa | 1733 AN | Niece (male line) | Second child of Prince Pachacuti. Grandchild of King Sinchi Roca I through the male line. | |
| 19 | HRH Princess Nayaraq | 1664 AN | Princess Royal, Duchess of Bassumorto | Aunt | Eldest surviving sibling of King Sinchi Roca I. Married Prince Elian Eadric in 1685 AN. |
| 20 | HRH Prince Nathan Eadric | 1686 AN | Duke of Port des Vagues | First cousin | Eldest child of Princess Nayaraq. |
| 21 | HRH Princess Ayllu Eadric | 1686 AN | Lady of Dos Gardenias | First cousin | Second child of Princess Nayaraq (twin). |
| 22 | HRH Princess Arabella Eadric | 1688 AN | Lady of Eadricton | First cousin | Third child of Princess Nayaraq. |
| 23 | HRH Prince Michael Eadric | 1690 AN | Count of La Banlieue | First cousin | Fourth child of Princess Nayaraq. |
| 24 | HRH Prince Elian Naian Eadric | 1694 AN | Count of Berg Hafen | First cousin | Fifth child of Princess Nayaraq. |
| 25 | Count Poma Tupac | 1691 AN | Count of Arequipa | First cousin | Eldest child of the late Prince Tupac, Count of Arequipa (d. 1742 AN). |
| 26 | Lady Yma Tupac | 1693 AN | First cousin | Second child of the late Prince Tupac. | |
| 27 | Lady Chasca Tupac | 1695 AN | First cousin | Third child of the late Prince Tupac. | |
| 28 | HRH Princess Urpi | 1669 AN | Countess of Suyukuna Hatun | Aunt | Third surviving sibling of King Sinchi Roca I. Married Pacha Yachay in 1698 AN. |
| 29 | Lord Intiwan Kusi Yachay | 1700 AN | First cousin | Eldest child of Princess Urpi. Married Marguerite de Valcourt (d. 1735 AN). | |
| 30 | Lady Valentina Qori Yachay | 1721 AN | First cousin once removed | Eldest child of Lord Intiwan. | |
| 31 | Lord Étienne Tupac Yachay | 1724 AN | First cousin once removed | Second child of Lord Intiwan. | |
| 32 | Lady Céleste Sisa Yachay | 1728 AN | First cousin once removed | Third child of Lord Intiwan. | |
| 33 | Lady Anahuarque Yachay | 1706 AN | First cousin | Second child of Princess Urpi. Married Prince Imad Ad-Din Al-Lusirni in 1731 AN. | |
| 34 | Lady Isabella Yachay | 1709 AN | First cousin | Third child of Princess Urpi. | |
| 35 | Prince Julio Ramos | 1665 AN | Marquis of Anta | First cousin once removed | Eldest child of the late Princess Anqari, Duchess of Ollantaytambo (d. 1722 AN), sister of King Manco Cápac I. |
| 36 | Lord Ricardo Ramos | 1691 AN | Count of Chinchaycocha | First cousin twice removed | Eldest child of Prince Julio Ramos. |
| 37 | Lady Luisa Ramos | 1694 AN | Countess of Huaytará | First cousin twice removed | Second child of Prince Julio Ramos. Married Jose Manuel Castillo, Duke of Lugaro in 1715 AN. |
The line of succession continues beyond the thirty-seventh position with the descendants of the persons listed above and other branches of the House of Inti-Carrillo, including Prince Miguel (b. 1716 AN), son of Lady Luisa Ramos.
Royal marriages
The Royal Marriages Act, 1750 establishes requirements for the marriages of persons standing within the first six places in the line of succession. These provisions apply to Crown Princess Sayari, Prince Nathan, Princess Urpi, Prince Xanthorr, Princess Phaedra, and Prince Amaru as of 1751 AN.
Consent requirement
Any descendant of King Manco Cápac I who stands within the first six places in the line of succession must obtain royal consent before contracting a marriage. Consent is granted by the reigning sovereign, currently King Sinchi Roca II. The Royal House Council advises the sovereign on marriage applications.
A person seeking to marry a member of the Royal Family in the first six positions should be aware that the consent requirement attaches to the Royal Family member's position in the succession at the time the marriage is contracted. If a person is in the sixth position and later moves to the seventh position due to births higher in the succession, the consent requirement would have applied at the time of marriage.
Consequences of marriage without consent
A marriage contracted without royal consent is void for succession purposes. The Royal Family member and their descendants are permanently excluded from the line of succession, though the marriage itself remains valid under civil law. The exclusion is automatic upon the marriage taking place without prior consent.
Retroactive consent
The sovereign may grant retroactive consent within two years of a marriage contracted without prior approval. If retroactive consent is granted, the Royal Family member and any children born of the marriage are restored to their places in the line of succession as if consent had been obtained prior to the marriage.
Spousal qualifications
Persons marrying into the Royal Family are expected to meet certain qualifications, though these are advisory rather than statutory:
- New Alexandrian citizenship or eligibility for citizenship;
- Renunciation of claims to foreign thrones that would create a personal union with Nouvelle Alexandrie;
- Good character and reputation.
Section 46 of the Royal Marriages Act provides that membership in the Natopian Royal Family does not constitute a foreign affiliation for purposes of spousal qualifications. This provision protects the status of Queen Adelaide, who was Crown Princess of Natopia at the time of her marriage to then-Crown Prince Uturuncu.
Current status of first six in line
As of 1751 AN, the marriage status of the first six persons in the line of succession is as follows:
| Position | Name | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crown Princess Sayari | Married | Married Prince Janus of Neridia in XII.1750 AN with royal consent. |
| 2 | Prince Nathan | Engaged | Engaged to Princess Darya Ardashirdokht Osman of Constancia (IV.1751 AN). |
| 3 | Princess Urpi | Unmarried | No known courtship. |
| 4 | Prince Xanthorr | Unmarried | No known courtship. |
| 5 | Princess Phaedra | Unmarried | No known courtship. |
| 6 | Prince Amaru | Married | Married Isabel Paucar in 1720 AN, prior to passage of the Royal Marriages Act. |
Special provisions
Incapacity and regency
Section 4.5 of the Succession to the Throne Act, 1700 provides that if the Crown Prince or Crown Princess is affected with an incurable and serious disease, mental or physical, or if there is a serious hindrance, the order of succession may be changed by decision of the Council of State with confirmation by the Cortes Federales by a two-thirds vote of each chamber.
The Regency Act, 1750 provides for the establishment of a regency when the sovereign is a minor or incapacitated. The Counsellors of State Act, 1750 provides for delegation of certain royal functions during temporary absences or incapacity.
Immediate accession
Section 4.6 of the Succession to the Throne Act provides that upon the demise of the King, the Crown Prince or Crown Princess shall immediately accede to the throne. No interregnum occurs; the heir apparent becomes sovereign at the moment of the predecessor's death.
Royal House Council
The Royal House Council, established by Section 7 of the Succession to the Throne Act, 1700, comprises ten members: the King, the royal consort, two Royal Family members appointed by the King, the President and Vice-President of the Government, the Speaker of the Federal Assembly, the Lord President of the Chamber of Peers, the Chief Justice of the High Court of Justice, and a non-royal Peer of the Realm appointed by the Lord President. The Council exercises powers relating to the governance of the House of Inti-Carrillo, including approval of marriages of Royal Family members and adjudication of questions regarding Royal Family membership.
Contingency succession
Extinction of the House of Inti-Carrillo
Should the House of Inti-Carrillo ever be extinguished, Section 4.4 of the Succession to the Throne Act, 1700 provides that the House of Carrillo shall take precedence in succession. The succession would begin with the descendants of the late Francis Joseph IV, Titular Emperor of the Alexandrians (b. 1640 AN, d. 1737 AN), and Elizabeth I of Caputia.
The senior line of the House of Carrillo descends through Edgard III (b. 1664 AN), Titular Emperor of the Alexandrians and Emperor of Western Natopia. His eldest daughter, Queen Adelaide, is excluded from this contingency succession as she married into the House of Inti-Carrillo. The contingency succession would therefore pass to Queen Adelaide's younger siblings: Princess Guinevere (b. 1697 AN), Prince Edgard Nathan (b. 1699 AN), Prince John (b. 1702 AN), and Prince Ferdinand (b. 1705 AN).
The secondary Carrillo line descends from Queen Alexandra (b. 1640 AN), who married King Manco Cápac I and whose issue constitutes the House of Inti-Carrillo itself. This line would only be relevant if descendants of Francis Joseph IV through other branches were also extinguished.
See also
- House of Inti-Carrillo
- Monarchy of Nouvelle Alexandrie
- King of Nouvelle Alexandrie
- Succession to the Throne Act, 1700
- Treaty of Dynastic Separation
- Royal Marriages Act, 1750
- Royal Titles, Styles, and Precedence Act, 1750
- Nobility of Nouvelle Alexandrie
- Sayari, Princess of Rimarima
