Princess of Rimarima
| Prince of Rimarima Princess of Rimarima | |
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| Princess Sayari boarding Condor One with her brother Prince Nathan; 1746 AN. | |
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| The coat of arms of the Principality of Rimarima, displaying the Flaming Rock of Rimarima. | |
| Current holder | Princess Sayari |
| Full name | Her Royal Highness Princess Sayari of the House of Inti-Carrillo |
| House |  House of Inti-Carrillo
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| Style | His/Her Royal Highness |
| Appointed by | King of Nouvelle Alexandrie |
| Tenure | 1735 AN - present |
| Predecessor | Uturuncu (later King Sinchi Roca II) |
| Residence | The Prince's Residence, Rimarima, Wechua Nation |
| Established | 14.III.1655 AN |
| Notes | Traditionally granted to the heir apparent to the throne. |
The Prince of Rimarima (or Princess of Rimarima when held by a female) is a hereditary title of nobility in Nouvelle Alexandrie. The title is traditionally granted to the eldest child of the reigning King of Nouvelle Alexandrie, serving as the formal designation of the heir apparent to the throne. The current holder is Princess Sayari, eldest child of King Sinchi Roca II and Queen Adelaide.
The title derives its name and prestige from the ancient city of Rimarima, a place of profound historical and spiritual significance to the Wechua people. The city served as a center of religious authority and cultural identity for centuries before the title was integrated into the royal succession system.
History
The title of Prince of Rimarima existed in ceremonial form for centuries before its formal integration into the royal succession. In pre-federation times, the title was largely ceremonial and invested primarily in the High Priest of Rimarima, reflecting the city's role as a spiritual center of the Wechua Nation. The religious hierarchy controlled the title, which carried more ecclesiastical than political significance. Over subsequent centuries, the title gradually transitioned from the religious hierarchy into the temporal power structures of the Wechua monarchy. This process reflected broader changes in Wechua society as the monarchy consolidated its authority and integrated traditional religious institutions into the state apparatus.
Formalization under Atoc Pachacuti
The title was first formally bestowed as a royal designation by Sapa Wechua Atoc Pachacuti I on 14.III.1655 AN, when he granted it to his son and heir, Prince Manco Cápac (later King Manco Cápac I). This decree marked the formal secularization of the title and its integration into the royal succession system. Atoc Pachacuti's decree established the precedent that the Prince of Rimarima would serve as the designated heir to the throne, a tradition that has continued through the establishment of the Federation and into the present day.
Under the Federation
Following the Proclamation of Punta Santiago in 1685 AN and the establishment of the Federation, the title was preserved as part of the monarchical traditions incorporated into the new federal constitutional system. The House of Inti-Carrillo, established by royal decree in 1686 AN, maintained the title as the formal designation for the heir apparent, ensuring continuity with Wechua royal traditions while adapting to the new federal structure.
Under the federal system, the Prince of Rimarima's role expanded to include representation not only of the Wechua Nation but of the entire Federation. The title holder became a symbol of the cultural synthesis at the heart of Nouvelle Alexandrie, bridging Wechua heritage with Alexandrian imperial traditions through the House of Inti-Carrillo.
Role and responsibilities
Constitutional position
Under the Proclamation of Punta Santiago, the Prince or Princess of Rimarima holds no formal constitutional powers but serves as the designated heir to the throne. According to Article 29 of the Proclamation, if the reigning monarch is unable to perform their duties, the Prince of Rimarima becomes Regent by Royal Order, exercising the monarch's ceremonial functions until the King is able to resume duties or until succession occurs.
Ceremonial and diplomatic duties
The title holder is traditionally entrusted with significant ceremonial and diplomatic responsibilities that prepare them for future kingship or queenship. These duties typically include:
- Representation of the King at official state ceremonies and national commemorations;
- Diplomatic missions to allied nations and participation in international royal and state functions;
- Patronage of cultural, educational, and charitable organizations throughout the Federation;
- Participation in the opening sessions of the Cortes Federales and other major state occasions;
- Regular visits to the regions of the Federation to maintain the monarchy's connection with citizens across the nation;
- Engagement with military institutions as preparation for the future role as Commander-in-Chief.
Cultural significance
Beyond formal duties, the Prince or Princess of Rimarima serves as a living symbol of the federation's dual heritage. The title holder embodies both the ancient Wechua traditions centered on Rimarima and the broader New Alexandrian identity that encompasses Alexandrian, Wechua, and other cultural traditions within the Federation.
The Prince's Residence
The official residence of the Prince of Rimarima is located in the city of Rimarima within the Wechua Nation. The residence serves as both a working office for the heir apparent and a symbol of the enduring connection between the monarchy and Wechua cultural heritage. The Prince or Princess maintains this residence while also residing part-time at the Palace of Carranza in Cárdenas and other royal residences as duties require.
List of Princes and Princesses of Rimarima
| Prince/Princess | Portrait | Tenure | Parent (Monarch) | Notes |
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| Manco Cápac (later Manco Cápac I) |
1655 AN - 1658 AN | Atoc Pachacuti I | First formal holder of the title; later became King of the Wechua Nation and first King of Nouvelle Alexandrie | |
| Titu (later Sinchi Roca I) |
1681 AN - 1718 AN | Manco Cápac I | Later became second King of Nouvelle Alexandrie following the 1718 Condor disaster | |
| Uturuncu (later Sinchi Roca II) |
1718 AN - 1735 AN | Sinchi Roca I | Born as Prince Uturuncu; later became third King of Nouvelle Alexandrie | |
| Sayari | 1735 AN - present | Sinchi Roca II | Current holder; first female to hold the title; announced engagement to Prince Janus of Neridia in 1749 AN |
Succession
The title passes to the eldest child of the reigning monarch, regardless of gender, in accordance with the succession laws established by the Proclamation of Punta Santiago. Should the heir apparent ascend to the throne, the title passes to their eldest child. If the monarch has no children, the title may be granted to the next in line of succession at the sovereign's discretion.
Princess Sayari is expected to become the first Queen Regnant of Nouvelle Alexandrie upon the death or abdication of her father, King Sinchi Roca II. Her announced engagement in 1749 AN to Prince Janus of Neridia of Natopia's House of Eadric has raised constitutional questions about the title her consort would hold, as the Proclamation of Punta Santiago does not specify whether a queen's husband would be styled as king or hold a different title such as prince consort.
See also
- Monarchy of Nouvelle Alexandrie
- House of Inti-Carrillo
- King of Nouvelle Alexandrie
- Line of succession to the New Alexandrian throne
- Nobility of Nouvelle Alexandrie
- Rimarima
- Wechua Nation
