An Act to establish the organization, administration, and funding of the Royal Household; to create the Royal Household Corporation; to define the offices, departments, and functions necessary for supporting His Majesty the King in the discharge of constitutional and ceremonial duties; to establish the Royal Patrimony and Endowment; to provide for efficient and transparent management of royal properties and resources; and to ensure appropriate oversight and accountability
The Royal Household Management Act, 1699 is federal legislation establishing the organization, administration, and funding structure of the Royal Household of Nouvelle Alexandrie. Enacted by the 2nd Cortes Federales during the government of Premier Gerhardt Eugen Seydlitz (FHP), the Act created the Royal Household Corporation as the official administrative entity supporting His Majesty the King in discharging constitutional duties and maintaining the dignity and continuity of the Monarchy of Nouvelle Alexandrie. The legislation reflects a deliberate effort to create a lean, efficient, and transparent royal household modeled on successful constitutional monarchies, while respecting both Wechua and Alexandrian royal traditions.
The Act represents a significant innovation in royal household management by establishing a clear separation between state-funded official functions and privately-funded ceremonial operations. Core constitutional duties (including the monarch's executive, legislative, and diplomatic responsibilities) receive public funding through the annual Civil List appropriation. Ceremonial offices and traditional court positions are supported entirely through private donations and the Royal Patrimony and Endowment, a perpetual fund established by the House of Inti-Carrillo with an initial endowment of NAX€50 million. This dual funding structure ensures the monarchy can fulfill its constitutional role while maintaining ceremonial traditions without imposing undue burden on public finances. The legislation passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, reflecting broad consensus across the political spectrum on the need for professional royal household management.
The establishment of the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie in 1685AN created an immediate need for a formal royal household structure to support the newly unified monarchy. The union of the Republic of Alduria and the Wechua Nation under the Proclamation of Punta Santiago established a constitutional monarchy, but provided limited guidance on the practical organization and administration of the royal household. During the Federation's first years, royal household operations developed organically, with staff borrowed from regional governments and temporary administrative arrangements managed by the transitional Federal Constituent Assembly.
By 1698AN, this ad hoc system had become untenable. The royal household employed over 800 people across multiple residences without clear organizational structure, reporting lines, or budgetary controls. Financial accountability was poor, with multiple departments making independent expenditures without coordination. The Civil List Act, 1699 provided annual funding for royal household operations, but without statutory framework for how those funds should be administered or what functions the royal household should perform. Ceremonial positions inherited from both the Wechua Nation and Aldurian republican traditions created redundant offices with overlapping responsibilities.
Following the New Alexandrian general election, 1698, which saw the Federal Humanist Party win 344 seats and the Social Democratic and Liberal Alliance win 234 seats, newly appointed Premier Gerhardt Eugen Seydlitz identified royal household reform as a priority for his government. The Premier established a Royal Household Reform Commission in II.1699AN, deliberately appointing commissioners from both government and opposition parties to ensure bipartisan support for reform. The Commission examined the household structures other nations, paying particular attention to how different systems balanced constitutional functions, ceremonial traditions, and fiscal responsibility.
The Commission's report, delivered in VI.1698AN, recommended a comprehensive reorganization, adapted to New Alexandrian circumstances. The Commission identified several key principles: the household must support the monarch's constitutional duties efficiently and professionally; ceremonial functions should not impose excessive costs on public finances; the household must operate transparently with clear accountability; the structure must respect both Wechua and Alexandrian traditions; and royal properties should be professionally managed to maximize their value to the nation.
King Manco Cápac I, while constitutionally prevented from participating directly in legislative matters, expressed through the Council of State his support for comprehensive reform. The King indicated willingness to commit substantial private resources from the House of Inti-Carrillo to establish an endowment supporting ceremonial functions, relieving public finances of those costs. This gesture, which would ultimately contribute NAX€50 million to the Royal Patrimony, demonstrated the monarchy's commitment to fiscal responsibility and helped build political support across party lines.
The bipartisan nature of the legislation was crucial to its success. Deputy Felipe Beaudry (FHP) and Deputy Marie Frontenac (SDLA) to introduce the Royal Household Management Act as a joint initiative in VIII.1699AN. The Federal Humanist Party supported the legislation as promoting efficient government and fiscal responsibility. The Social Democratic and Liberal Alliance appreciated the clear financial controls and separation of ceremonial functions from public funding. The Federal Consensus Party valued the preservation of traditional offices through the private endowment. Even the Digger's Society and Freedom Party supported the transparency and accountability mechanisms. The Act passed the Federal Assembly by a vote of 567-31-21 and the Chamber of Peers unanimously.
Key provisions
The Act establishes the Royal Household Corporation as a statutory corporation with legal personality separate from both the Federation and the monarch personally. The Corporation serves as the official administrative entity for all royal household operations, with authority to employ staff, enter contracts, manage properties, and conduct financial transactions. The Lord Steward of the Royal Household serves as chief executive, appointed by the King on advice of the Council of State for a renewable five-year term, working alongside the Comptroller of the Royal Household, the Master of the Royal Household, and the Secretary to the King. The Corporation operates under oversight of a Board of Trustees comprising these four principal officers and two independent trustees appointed by the Cortes Federales to ensure public accountability. The Act divides royal household functions into two distinct categories with separate funding streams: Official Functions, funded through the annual Civil List appropriation, support the King's constitutional duties including the Private Secretary's Office, maintenance of official residences, and the Royal Collection as national heritage; Ceremonial Functions, funded through the Royal Patrimony and Endowment and private donations, support traditional court offices such as the Master of the Horse and Grand Chamberlain, state ceremonies beyond core constitutional requirements, and honorary positions in orders of chivalry.
The Corporation organizes operations through four main departments: the Private Secretary's Office supporting constitutional responsibilities, the Master of the Household's Department maintaining royal residences and domestic operations, the Royal Ceremonies Department preserving ceremonial protocols and coordinating state occasions, and the Royal Collection and Archives managing art collections and historical artifacts. Honorary ceremonial offices including the Grand Chamberlain, Master of the Horse, Master of Ceremonies, Royal Almoner, and Keeper of the Royal Jewels are appointed by royal prerogative but funded entirely through the Royal Patrimony and Endowment. These positions perform ceremonial duties at state occasions, maintain traditional court protocols, and represent the King at ceremonial events, but may not draw salaries from the Civil List. The Corporation employs approximately 1,000 staff organized into Senior Officials (50), Professional Staff (350), and Operational Staff (600), all subject to federal employment laws with fair employment practices, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.
The Act creates the Royal Patrimony and Endowment as a perpetual charitable trust administered by the Royal Household Corporation, with the House of Inti-Carrillo contributing an initial endowment of NAX€50 million. Investment returns fund ceremonial operations in perpetuity under a prudent spending policy distributing no more than 4.5% of average endowment value annually. The Endowment accepts tax-deductible donations, with major donors contributing over NAX€100,000 recognized as "Benefactors of the Crown." The Comptroller maintains completely separate accounting systems for Civil List and Endowment funds, preventing any commingling. The Act distinguishes between state-owned royal properties placed under Corporation management and private properties of the House of Inti-Carrillo, requiring clear designation of ownership status and proportional expense allocation for mixed-use properties. Major capital projects exceeding NAX€1 million require specific Cortes Federales appropriation beyond the annual Civil List.
The Act establishes rigorous oversight through multiple mechanisms: the Board of Trustees meets quarterly to review financial reports and approve major expenditures; the Auditor-General conducts annual audits of both Official Functions and the Endowment; the Cortes Federales may examine records and require testimony from household officials; and the Corporation publishes an Annual Report by 1.VI each year containing comprehensive financial statements, operational statistics, and performance assessments. The King retains prerogatives to appoint principal officers, approve major ceremonial plans, and be consulted on significant decisions affecting royal residences, but is not involved in day-to-day management, financial administration, or employment decisions. Members of the royal family entitled to official support include the King and Queen Consort, Queen Mothers and Queen Dowagers, and the Crown Prince or Crown Princess as heir apparent, with personal and private activities funded from private resources rather than the Civil List or Royal Patrimony.
Legislative history
Legislative History of the Royal Household Management Act, 1699
The Act has been amended several times since its enactment to adapt to changing circumstances and needs. The Royal Succession and Consorts Act, 1750 amended the Royal Household Management Act, 1699 to establish the Office of the Royal Consort within the Royal Household structure, providing for staff and resources to support the spouse of a reigning monarch in discharging ceremonial and representational duties. The Royal Household Modernization Act, 1735, enacted following the accession of King Sinchi Roca II, updated information technology provisions, environmental sustainability requirements, and public access policies for the Royal Collection. The Royal Property Conservation Act, 1742 enhanced funding for major conservation projects at historic royal residences. Despite these amendments, the fundamental structure established in 1699-1700AN: the Royal Household Corporation, the dual funding system, and the separation of official and ceremonial functions has remained intact and continues to serve as the organizational foundation for the New Alexandrian monarchy's household operations.
BE IT ENACTED by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the 2nd Cortes Federales, in this present session assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:-
PART I GENERAL PROVISIONS.
Article 1: Citation.
This Act may be cited as the "Royal Household Management Act, 1699".
Article 2: Definitions.
For the purposes of this Act:
"Royal Household" means the organization and staff supporting H.M. the King and the royal family in discharging constitutional, ceremonial, and representational duties;
"Royal Household Corporation" means the statutory corporation established by this Act to administer the Royal Household;
"Official Functions" means activities directly related to the constitutional duties of the King as established in the Proclamation of Punta Santiago;
"Ceremonial Functions" means traditional courtly activities, state ceremonies beyond core constitutional requirements, and maintenance of royal traditions and protocols;
"Civil List" means the annual appropriation provided by the Cortes Federales for Official Functions of the Royal Household;
"Royal Patrimony and Endowment" means the charitable trust established by this Act to fund Ceremonial Functions;
"Lord Steward" means the Lord Steward of the Royal Household, serving as chief executive of the Royal Household Corporation;
"Board of Trustees" means the governing body of the Royal Household Corporation established by this Act;
"Royal Residence" means any palace, house, or property designated for use by H.M. the King or members of the royal family;
"Royal Collection" means the artworks, artifacts, archives, and other items of historical or cultural significance held in trust for the nation.
Article 3: Purposes of this Act.
The purposes of this Act are to:
establish an efficient, professional, and accountable administrative structure for the Royal Household;
clearly separate Official Functions funded by public appropriation from Ceremonial Functions funded by private resources;
create the Royal Household Corporation as the legal entity responsible for royal household administration;
establish the Royal Patrimony and Endowment to support ceremonial and traditional functions without burden on public finances;
ensure proper stewardship of royal properties, collections, and other assets;
provide for transparent financial management and public accountability;
preserve both Wechua and Alexandrian royal traditions within a modern administrative framework;
define appropriate staffing levels and employment practices;
establish oversight mechanisms to prevent waste, abuse, or misconduct.
PART II THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD CORPORATION.
Article 4: Establishment of the Royal Household Corporation.
There is hereby established a statutory corporation known as the "Royal Household Corporation" with the following characteristics:
legal personality separate from both the Federation and H.M. the King personally;
perpetual succession and a common seal;
capacity to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
power to acquire, hold, and dispose of property;
authority to enter into contracts and employ staff;
power to exercise all functions necessary to accomplish its statutory purposes.
The Royal Household Corporation shall be the official administrative entity for all royal household operations.
ensuring efficient, ethical, and lawful operation of all household functions;
advising H.M. the King on matters relating to household administration.
Article 8: The Comptroller of the Royal Household.
The Lord Steward shall appoint, with approval of the Board of Trustees, a Comptroller of the Royal Household to:
serve as chief financial officer of the Royal Household Corporation;
manage all financial operations including budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting;
ensure compliance with federal financial regulations and accounting standards;
oversee procurement and contracting processes;
maintain separate accounting systems for Official Functions and Ceremonial Functions;
prepare financial reports for submission to the Cortes Federales and Auditor-General;
manage the investment and expenditure of the Royal Patrimony and Endowment in accordance with its trust deed.
The Comptroller shall possess professional qualifications in accounting, financial management, or related fields.
Article 9: The Master of the Royal Household.
The Lord Steward shall appoint, with approval of the Board of Trustees, a Master of the Royal Household to:
oversee domestic operations at all royal residences;
supervise household staff including housekeeping, culinary, and maintenance personnel;
manage day-to-day operations of royal properties;
coordinate logistics for official functions and state visits;
ensure maintenance and conservation of buildings and grounds;
oversee staff recruitment, training, and workplace safety;
manage facilities and building services across all royal residences.
Article 10: The Secretary to the King.
H.M. the King shall appoint a Secretary to the King, on advice of the Lord Steward, to:
manage H.M. the King's official correspondence;
coordinate the royal calendar and schedule official engagements;
prepare briefing materials for H.M. the King's audiences and meetings;
serve as liaison between H.M. the King and government departments;
process state papers requiring royal attention;
oversee the Private Secretary's Office;
ensure efficient administrative support for H.M. the King's constitutional duties.
Article 11: Principal departments.
The Royal Household Corporation shall organize its operations through four principal departments:
The Private Secretary's Office, responsible for supporting H.M. the King's constitutional duties, managing official correspondence and scheduling, liaising with government departments, and coordinating official engagements;
The Master of the Household's Department, responsible for domestic operations at royal residences, management of household staff, maintenance of properties, and logistics for official functions;
The Royal Ceremonies Department, responsible for organizing and conducting state ceremonies, preserving royal protocols and traditions, managing ceremonial equipment and regalia, and coordinating ceremonial staff;
The Royal Collection and Archives, responsible for managing the royal art collection and historical artifacts, maintaining royal libraries and archives, operating public museums, and overseeing conservation and restoration.
Each department shall be headed by a Director appointed by the Lord Steward who reports to the appropriate principal officer.
Article 12: Honorary ceremonial offices.
H.M. the King may, by Royal Prerogative, appoint persons to honorary ceremonial offices including but not limited to:
Grand Chamberlain;
Master of the Horse;
Master of the Royal Hunt;
Captain of the Royal Guard;
Lord High Chamberlain;
Master of Ceremonies;
Grand Marshal of the Palace;
Royal Almoner;
Keeper of the Royal Jewels;
various Ladies and Gentlemen of the Royal Household.
Honorary ceremonial offices:
perform ceremonial duties at state occasions and royal events;
maintain traditional court protocols and precedence;
advise H.M. the King on matters of ceremony and protocol;
represent H.M. the King at ceremonial events as requested;
may not draw salaries or compensation from the Civil List;
may receive modest honoraria and expense reimbursements from the Royal Patrimony and Endowment for official duties performed.
All costs associated with honorary ceremonial offices shall be paid exclusively from the Royal Patrimony and Endowment or from private donations.
PART IV FINANCIAL PROVISIONS.
Article 13: Separation of funding streams.
Royal Household functions and expenditures are divided into two categories:
Official Functions, funded through the annual Civil List appropriation from the Cortes Federales;
Ceremonial Functions, funded through the Royal Patrimony and Endowment and private donations.
The Comptroller shall maintain completely separate accounting systems for these two funding streams.
No funds appropriated through the Civil List may be used for Ceremonial Functions.
No funds from the Royal Patrimony and Endowment may be used to offset costs that are properly the responsibility of the Civil List.
Article 14: Civil List appropriation.
The Cortes Federales shall annually appropriate funds through the Civil List to support Official Functions including:
salaries and benefits for staff supporting H.M. the King's constitutional duties;
operating costs for the Private Secretary's Office;
maintenance and operating costs for royal residences used for official purposes;
costs of official entertainment and hospitality;
official travel within the Federation and abroad;
administrative costs including information technology, communications, and professional services;
costs of maintaining and conserving the Royal Collection as national heritage;
security coordination expenses;
reasonable contingency reserves not exceeding 5% of the total appropriation.
The Lord Steward shall submit an annual budget request to the Cortes Federales by 1.X of each year for the following fiscal year.
The Civil List appropriation may not be used for:
purely personal expenses of members of the royal family;
private entertaining unrelated to official duties;
political activities or partisan purposes;
commercial ventures;
any ceremonial functions designated as Ceremonial Functions under this Act;
any purpose inconsistent with H.M. the King's constitutional role.
Article 15: The Royal Patrimony and Endowment.
There is hereby established a perpetual charitable trust known as the "Royal Patrimony and Endowment" for the purpose of:
supporting Ceremonial Functions of the Royal Household;
maintaining honorary ceremonial offices and traditional court functions;
preserving Wechua and Alexandrian royal traditions;
funding cultural and educational programs related to the monarchy;
such additional contributions as members of the House of Inti-Carrillo may make from time to time;
tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other entities;
investment returns on endowment assets.
Article 16: Investment and management of the Endowment.
The Board of Trustees shall appoint an Endowment Investment Advisory Committee of at least five members with professional expertise in finance, investment management, and institutional endowments.
The Investment Advisory Committee shall:
establish investment policies designed to preserve capital while generating sustainable income;
recommend asset allocation strategies;
select investment managers and monitor performance;
ensure diversification across asset classes;
report quarterly to the Board of Trustees on endowment performance.
The Endowment shall follow a prudent spending policy distributing no more than 4.5% of the average endowment value annually, calculated over a three-year rolling average.
Investment returns in excess of the annual spending amount shall be retained to grow the endowment principal and provide inflation protection.
Article 17: Expenditure from the Endowment.
Expenditures from the Royal Patrimony and Endowment shall be prioritized as follows:
supporting honorary ceremonial offices and traditional court functions;
maintaining ceremonial equipment, regalia, and ceremonial archives;
funding state ceremonies and royal events beyond core constitutional requirements;
cultural and educational programs related to royal traditions and constitutional monarchy;
scholarships for students studying monarchy, constitutional history, or related fields;
such other purposes consistent with the purposes of the Endowment as determined by the Board of Trustees.
The Lord Steward shall prepare an annual expenditure plan from the Endowment for approval by the Board of Trustees.
No expenditure from the Endowment may support political activities, commercial ventures, or personal expenses of the royal family.
Article 18: Donations and fundraising.
The Royal Household Corporation may accept donations to the Royal Patrimony and Endowment from:
individuals, whether citizens of Nouvelle Alexandrie or foreign nationals;
corporations and businesses;
foundations and charitable organizations;
foreign governments and royal families;
estates and bequests.
All donations shall be:
tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law;
acknowledged promptly with appropriate recognition;
reported in the Annual Report of the Royal Household;
invested in accordance with the Endowment's investment policies.
Donors contributing NAX€100,000 or more shall be recognized as "Benefactors of the Crown" and may, with their consent, be publicly acknowledged in royal household publications and at appropriate ceremonies.
Donors may contribute anonymously if they so request, and their identities shall not be disclosed publicly.
The Royal Household Corporation shall not accept donations that:
come from sources engaged in criminal activity or under investigation for corruption;
would create conflicts of interest with the King's constitutional role;
come with conditions that would compromise the independence or dignity of the monarchy;
are offered in exchange for political favors, honors, or other improper considerations.
PART V ROYAL PROPERTIES AND ASSETS.
Article 19: Classification of royal properties.
Royal properties shall be classified into three categories:
State Royal Residences: properties owned by the Federation and designated for official use by H.M. the King;
such other properties as the Cortes Federales may designate for official royal use.
These properties remain federal property but are placed under the management of the Royal Household Corporation.
The Corporation shall:
maintain these properties in good condition consistent with their historic and cultural significance;
make necessary repairs and renovations using Civil List funds for routine maintenance and special appropriations for major capital projects;
ensure appropriate public access to suitable areas;
coordinate security arrangements;
report annually to the Cortes Federales on the condition and use of each property.
Major capital projects requiring expenditures exceeding NAX€1,000,000 require specific appropriation from the Cortes Federales beyond the annual Civil List.
Article 21: The Royal Collection.
The Royal Collection consists of:
artworks, artifacts, and historical items owned by the Federation as national heritage;
items on loan from other institutions or private collections.
The Royal Household Corporation shall:
maintain comprehensive inventory records clearly distinguishing ownership;
provide professional conservation and preservation for all items regardless of ownership;
make appropriate items available for public viewing in royal museums and galleries;
facilitate research access for scholars and historians;
ensure proper insurance coverage for all items;
prevent unauthorized removal, sale, or disposal of items.
Items in the Royal Collection owned by the Federation:
may not be sold, given away, or permanently removed from the Federation without specific authorization from the Cortes Federales;
may be loaned temporarily to museums and educational institutions for exhibitions;
shall be managed according to international museum and conservation standards.
The Keeper of the Royal Archives shall serve as chief curator of the Royal Collection and report to the Board of Trustees on acquisitions, conservation projects, and public access initiatives.
Article 22: Public access to royal properties.
The Royal Household Corporation shall provide public access to royal properties and collections consistent with:
security requirements;
protection of the privacy of the royal family;
preservation of historic structures and artifacts;
operational needs for official functions.
Public access programs shall include:
guided tours of appropriate areas of State Royal Residences;
museums and galleries displaying the Royal Collection;
special exhibitions of historically significant items;
educational programs for schools and cultural institutions;
publication of catalogs and scholarly research on the collection.
Admission fees charged for public access programs shall be retained by the Royal Household Corporation and used to support conservation, education, and expanded public access initiatives.
PART VI STAFFING AND EMPLOYMENT.
Article 23: Employment structure.
The Royal Household Corporation shall employ approximately 1,000 staff members organized into three categories:
Senior Officials (approximately 50): departmental directors, personal secretaries to the royal family, and heads of major operational units;
Professional Staff (approximately 350): curators, archivists, accountants, communications specialists, information technology professionals, and other technical experts;
Operational Staff (approximately 600): housekeeping staff, culinary personnel, groundskeepers, maintenance workers, security personnel, and other support positions.
All Royal Household staff are employees of the Royal Household Corporation, not personal servants of the royal family.
Staff appointments, compensation, and working conditions are the responsibility of the Lord Steward, subject to oversight by the Board of Trustees.
Article 24: Employment standards.
The Royal Household Corporation shall maintain fair employment practices including:
competitive compensation based on market rates for comparable positions;
comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave;
regular performance evaluations and professional development opportunities;
clear policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation;
safe working conditions meeting federal occupational safety and health standards;
reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices;
transparent hiring processes using merit-based selection criteria.
The Corporation shall comply with all federal employment laws and regulations.
Staff serving in ceremonial roles may be required to wear traditional livery or uniforms appropriate to their positions, provided such requirements are reasonable, consistently applied, and do not violate anti-discrimination laws.
Article 25: Staff rights and representation.
The Royal Household Corporation shall establish a Staff Advisory Council consisting of:
representatives elected by staff from each of the three employment categories;
meeting quarterly with the Lord Steward to discuss working conditions, concerns, and suggestions for improvement;
having access to human resources policies and procedures;
providing input on staff training and development programs.
Staff members have the right to:
raise concerns about working conditions without fear of retaliation;
request reasonable accommodations for disabilities or religious practices;
access grievance procedures for addressing workplace disputes;
receive clear job descriptions and performance expectations;
be informed of changes to employment terms and conditions.
Article 26: Apprenticeships and training.
The Royal Household Corporation shall maintain an apprenticeship program training approximately 50-60 individuals annually in:
traditional crafts including woodworking, metalworking, textile conservation, and gilding;
modern professional skills including museum curation, archival management, and hospitality management;
ceremonial protocols and royal household operations;
conservation and restoration techniques;
culinary arts and hospitality services.
Apprenticeships shall:
provide a combination of classroom instruction and practical experience;
last two to four years depending on the craft or profession;
lead to recognized professional qualifications;
include competitive stipends and benefits;
create pathways to permanent employment in the Royal Household or related institutions.
PART VII OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
Article 27: Board of Trustees oversight.
The Board of Trustees shall meet at least quarterly to:
review financial reports comparing actual expenditures to approved budgets;
approve major expenditures exceeding NAX€100,000;
evaluate the performance of the Lord Steward and other principal officers;
establish policies for household operations;
ensure compliance with this Act and other applicable laws;
review and approve the Annual Report before publication;
provide strategic direction and set priorities for the Royal Household.
The two Independent Trustees shall:
have full access to all financial records, operational reports, and staff of the Corporation;
meet privately with staff, including the Staff Advisory Council, to receive confidential concerns;
prepare a report for the Cortes Federales assessing the Corporation's governance, financial management, and compliance with this Act;
alert the Cortes Federales immediately if they identify serious misconduct, financial irregularities, or violations of law.
Article 28: Financial audit.
The Auditor-General shall conduct annual financial audits of:
the Official Functions budget funded through the Civil List;
the Royal Patrimony and Endowment;
all other financial activities of the Royal Household Corporation.
The audit shall examine:
compliance with federal accounting standards and financial regulations;
accuracy of financial statements;
effectiveness of internal controls;
efficiency of operations and value for money;
proper separation of Civil List and Endowment funds;
compliance with this Act and other applicable laws.
The Auditor-General shall issue a public audit report by 1.VII of each year, which shall be submitted to the Cortes Federales and made available to the public.
call the Lord Steward, Comptroller, or other household officials to testify regarding household operations and expenditures;
examine financial records and operational reports of the Royal Household Corporation;
request special reports on specific issues or concerns;
reduce, increase, or place conditions on future Civil List appropriations based on performance;
recommend changes to household operations or management practices;
investigate allegations of waste, abuse, or misconduct.
The Committee on Interior Affairs of the Federal Assembly shall review the Annual Report of the Royal Household Corporation and may hold hearings on royal household management.
Article 30: Annual Report.
The Royal Household Corporation shall publish an Annual Report by 1.VI of each year containing:
Financial statements for Official Functions showing all Civil List expenditures by category;
Financial statements for the Royal Patrimony and Endowment showing endowment value, investment returns, donations received, and grants made;
Operational statistics including number of official engagements, state visits, ceremonies conducted, and public visits to royal properties;
Staff employment levels, costs, and major human resources initiatives;
Condition reports on major royal properties and conservation projects;
Reports on Royal Collection acquisitions, exhibitions, and conservation projects;
Assessment of performance against objectives established in the previous year;
made available to the public through the Royal Household's official website;
distributed to major libraries throughout the Federation;
provided to media organizations upon request.
Article 31: Public information.
The Royal Household Corporation shall maintain a public affairs office to:
respond to media inquiries about household operations;
provide information to the public about royal engagements and ceremonies;
manage the Royal Household's official website and social media presence;
coordinate media coverage of appropriate royal events;
ensure transparency in royal household operations subject to appropriate protections for security and privacy.
Information that may be withheld from public disclosure includes:
security arrangements and procedures;
personal medical information about members of the royal family;
private family matters unrelated to official duties;
information that would compromise ongoing law enforcement investigations;
proprietary financial information about third parties;
information protected by attorney-client privilege or other legal privileges.
PART VIII RELATIONSHIP TO THE MONARCH AND ROYAL FAMILY.
Article 32: Royal prerogatives.
H.M. the King retains the following prerogatives regarding the Royal Household:
appointing the Lord Steward and other principal officers, on advice of the Council of State;
appointing honorary ceremonial officers by Royal Prerogative;
approving major ceremonial plans and protocols;
being consulted on significant decisions affecting royal residences or the Royal Collection;
issuing guidance regarding the tone and character of royal household operations;
designating which members of the royal family are entitled to official support from the Royal Household.
H.M. the King is not involved in:
day-to-day management of household operations;
financial administration and budget decisions;
employment decisions regarding household staff;
procurement and contracting processes;
specific operational and administrative matters delegated to the Lord Steward.
Article 33: Supported members of the royal family.
The following members of the royal family are entitled to official support from the Royal Household:
H.M. the King;
the Queen Consort or King Consort;
Queen Mothers and Queen Dowagers;
the Crown Prince or Crown Princess as heir apparent;
such other members as H.M. the King may designate with approval of the Cortes Federales.
Support provided to members of the royal family shall be proportional to their official duties and may include:
personal secretaries and administrative staff;
assistance with official correspondence and scheduling;
logistical support for official engagements;
appropriate security coordination;
reasonable office space and equipment.
Personal and private activities of royal family members shall be funded from private resources, not from the Civil List or Royal Patrimony.
Article 34: Privacy and dignity.
The Royal Household Corporation shall respect the personal privacy and dignity of the royal family by:
maintaining appropriate boundaries between official and private life;
not interfering in personal family matters;
protecting personal information from unauthorized disclosure;
ensuring household staff maintain appropriate professional conduct;
addressing security concerns without excessive intrusion.
Members of the royal family have the right to:
private family time free from official obligations;
control over their personal correspondence and private communications;
protection from harassment or intrusive media coverage within royal residences;
reasonable accommodations for personal religious observance and family traditions;
privacy regarding personal medical information.
PART IX CLOSING PROVISIONS.
Article 35: Regulations.
The Lord Steward, with approval of the Board of Trustees, may promulgate regulations necessary to implement this Act, including:
detailed financial procedures and controls;
staff employment policies and procedures;
ceremonial protocols and procedures;
public access policies for royal properties;
conservation standards for the Royal Collection;
security procedures;
procurement and contracting procedures.
Regulations shall be published and made available to the public.
Article 36: Transition provisions.
Upon the commencement of this Act:
all existing staff of the royal household shall become employees of the Royal Household Corporation on terms no less favorable than their current employment;
all existing contracts and obligations of the royal household shall be assumed by the Royal Household Corporation;
all property, assets, and liabilities of the royal household shall be transferred to the Royal Household Corporation;
the Lord Steward serving at the time of commencement shall continue in office until a new Lord Steward is appointed in accordance with this Act.
The initial Board of Trustees shall be constituted within 90 days of commencement.
The Royal Patrimony and Endowment shall be established within 180 days of commencement.
Article 37: Commencement.
This Act shall apply to all of the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie.
This Act shall not become law unless it has been given Royal Assent.
This Act shall be published and made publicly available.
In the event any provision or part of this Act is found to be invalid or unenforceable, only that particular provision or part so found, and not the entire Act, will be inoperative.
"This Act establishes professional, accountable royal household administration while protecting taxpayers through separation of ceremonial and official functions."
"The Royal Patrimony preserves tradition without burdening public finances. This represents sensible compromise between republican and monarchist principles."
"The monarchy should operate with complete transparency on minimal public funding. Mixed funding streams create unnecessary complexity and potential for abuse."
Isles of Caputia
Yea
Santander
Alduria
Valencia
Nay
