Royal Household of Nouvelle Alexandrie

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The Royal Household of Nouvelle Alexandrie is the collective term for the organization and staff that supports the King of Nouvelle Alexandrie and the New Alexandrian royal family. Employing approximately 1,200 people across multiple departments, the Royal Household is responsible for managing royal residences, organizing ceremonial events, coordinating official functions, and maintaining day-to-day operations of the monarchy. The institution is headquartered at the Palace of Carranza in Cárdenas, with additional administrative offices at major royal residences across the Federation.

Organization

The Royal Household is organized into several departments, each headed by a senior official who reports to the Lord Steward of the Royal Household. The current organizational structure was established by royal decree in 1686 AN and has been periodically modernized, most recently in 1735 AN following the accession of King Sinchi Roca II.

Leadership

The Royal Household is led by four principal officers who collectively oversee its operations. The Lord Steward of the Royal Household serves as the chief administrator, holding ultimate responsibility for the organization's management and ensuring coordination between its various departments. This position, which dates back to the establishment of the Federation in 1685 AN, reports directly to the monarch on all matters concerning the Royal Household's administration.

Senior Leadership of the Royal Household of Nouvelle Alexandrie (1741 AN)

Position	Office Holder	Term began	Notes
Lord Steward of the Royal Household	María Teresa de Valencia	1735 AN	Appointed upon accession of King Sinchi Roca II
Comptroller of the Royal Household	Sebastian Beaumont	1738 AN	Former Director of Treasury Operations
Master of the Royal Household	Lord Ricardo Huamán	1735 AN	Previously served as Deputy Master (1730 AN-1735 AN)
Secretary to the King	Lady Isabella Montero	1735 AN	Previously Private Secretary to the Prince of Rimarima
Keeper of the Royal Archives	Dr. Eduardo Pizarro	1729 AN	Serves as Chief Curator of the Royal Collection
Marshal of the Royal Household	General Luis Campanillo	1739 AN	Appointed after the Spring Crisis of 1739

Working alongside the Lord Steward, the Comptroller of the Royal Household manages the institution's financial affairs. The Comptroller oversees an annual budget of € 25.8 million, supervising all financial operations from payroll to procurement, as well as ensuring compliance with federal financial regulations.

The Master of the Royal Household directs all domestic operations across the royal residences. This role encompasses the supervision of household staff, maintenance of royal properties, and oversight of daily operations at each royal residence.

Completing the senior leadership team is the Secretary to the King, who manages the monarch's official correspondence and administrative matters. This position serves as the primary liaison between the monarch and various government departments, coordinating the sovereign's constitutional duties and official engagements.

Principal Departments

The Royal Household operates through four main departments, each responsible for specific aspects of supporting the monarchy's functions.

Private Secretary's Office

The Private Secretary's Office serves as the primary administrative support for the monarch's official duties. This department manages the sovereign's daily program, handling everything from scheduling state engagements to processing official correspondence. The office maintains close working relationships with federal departments, regional authorities, and diplomatic missions to coordinate royal engagements and state visits. A key responsibility includes preparing briefing materials for the monarch's weekly audience with the Premier and managing the flow of state papers requiring royal attention.

Master of the Household's Department

Operating from the Palace of Carranza, the Master of the Household's Department oversees the domestic operations of all royal residences. The department employs over 400 staff members who maintain the royal properties, manage housekeeping services, and operate the royal kitchens. This department is particularly active during state visits and official functions, coordinating with the Royal Ceremonies Department to ensure proper preparation and execution of events. The department also manages staff recruitment, training programs, and workplace safety across all royal properties.

Royal Ceremonies Department

The Royal Ceremonies Department preserves and executes the ceremonial traditions of the New Alexandrian monarchy. Working closely with the Federal Guards Service and various government departments, this office orchestrates major state occasions such as the annual opening of the Cortes Federales, state banquets, and diplomatic receptions. The department maintains detailed protocols for everything from state funerals to royal weddings, ensuring the proper observance of both Wechua and Alexandrian ceremonial traditions. A specialized unit within the department manages the investiture ceremonies for various orders of chivalry and merit.

Royal Collection and Archives

The Royal Collection and Archives Department serves as custodian of the monarchy's historical and cultural heritage. Based primarily in the Palace of Carranza, with additional facilities across multiple royal residences, this department manages one of Micras's largest collections of art and historical artifacts. The department oversees the preservation of royal archives, maintains the royal libraries, and operates the public museums within royal properties. Professional curators and conservators ensure the proper care and documentation of items ranging from ancient Wechua ceremonial objects to contemporary state gifts. The department also coordinates with academic institutions for research access and manages public exhibitions of the collection.

Staff

The Royal Household of Nouvelle Alexandrie employs approximately 1,200 full-time staff members across three main employment categories: senior officials, professional staff, and operational staff. This workforce represents one of the largest non-governmental employers in Cárdenas, with additional staff based at royal residences throughout the Federation.

Senior Officials

Senior officials of the Royal Household comprise approximately 50 individuals who occupy the most senior positions within the institution. These positions include departmental directors, chief administrative officers, and personal staff to members of the royal family. Each royal department is led by a Director who reports to their respective principal officer in the Royal Household's leadership structure. The most senior positions, such as the Private Secretary to the King and the Keeper of the Privy Purse, require extensive experience in public administration or relevant professional fields.

Personal staff to the royal family form a distinct category within senior officials, including private secretaries, comptrollers, and senior advisers assigned to individual royal family members. Queen Adelaide maintains her own household staff of eight senior officials, while both Queen Mothers retain smaller personal staffs appropriate to their positions. Crown Princess Sayari has established her own household office staffed by five senior officials.

Senior ceremonial positions, traditionally held by members of the New Alexandrian nobility, include the Master of the Horse, the Grand Chamberlain, and the Captain of the Royal Guard. These positions combine administrative duties with ceremonial functions during state occasions.

Professional Staff

The professional staff category encompasses approximately 400 specialists who provide technical and administrative expertise across various departments. The Royal Collection employs a team of 45 curators and conservators who maintain the monarchy's art collections and historical artifacts. The Royal Archives maintains a staff of 30 professional archivists and librarians who manage the institution's extensive document collections and provide research services.

Financial operations are managed by a team of 25 accountants and financial analysts under the Comptroller's Office, while the Information Technology Division employs 40 specialists who maintain the Royal Household's digital infrastructure and cybersecurity systems. The Communications Directorate consists of 35 professionals who manage public relations, digital communications, and media relations for the monarchy.

Other professional roles include human resources specialists, legal advisers, project managers, and environmental sustainability experts who ensure the Royal Household operates according to modern professional standards and best practices.

Operational Staff

The largest staffing category comprises approximately 750 operational staff members who maintain the day-to-day functions of royal residences and support royal activities. The Housekeeping Department employs 200 staff members across all royal residences, with the largest contingent of 80 stationed at the Palace of Carranza. The Royal Kitchens maintain a staff of 45 culinary professionals, including executive chefs, pastry specialists, and kitchen staff who prepare everything from daily meals to state banquets.

Gardens and estates management requires a workforce of 120 groundskeepers, gardeners, and maintenance specialists who maintain the extensive grounds and facilities of royal properties. The Royal Mews employs 30 staff members who maintain the ceremonial carriages and motor pool, while the Building Services Department employs 85 craftspeople including carpenters, electricians, and restoration specialists.

Security operations within royal residences are staffed by 150 personnel who work in coordination with the Federal Guards Service. Additional operational staff include wardrobe assistants, chauffeurs, telephone operators, and various domestic positions necessary for maintaining royal households. The Royal Household maintains an apprenticeship program that typically trains 50-60 individuals annually in various traditional crafts and modern professional skills, ensuring the continuation of specialized expertise required for maintaining royal operations. Staff retention rates are notably high, with an average length of service exceeding 15 years across all categories.

See also

• Monarchy of Nouvelle Alexandrie
• King of Nouvelle Alexandrie
• Palace of Carranza
• Royal Collection of Nouvelle Alexandrie
• Nobility of Nouvelle Alexandrie