Nobility of Nouvelle Alexandrie

The nobility of Nouvelle Alexandrie is composed of persons who possess the legal status of hereditary nobility according to the laws and traditions of the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie and the Monarchy of Nouvelle Alexandrie. The nobility also includes those who hold personal nobility as bestowed by belonging to one of highest orders of knighthood of the Federation, such as the Order of the Golden Sun, the Order of the Realm, and the Order of Manco Capac, among others.

A system of titles and honors of Nouvelle Alexandrie that constitute it make up its nobility. Some nobles possess various titles that may be inherited, but the creation and recognition of titles is legally a prerogative of the King of Nouvelle Alexandrie. Noble titleholders are subjected to taxation and all the proper legal duties and responsibilities as citizens of the Federation.

Established by King Manco Capac I through a royal decree in 1685 AN, this system is designed to honor and incentivize service and excellence among the citizens of Nouvelle Alexandrie. The King retains the prerogative to confer titles, recognizing individuals whose contributions to public or military service, the arts, philanthropy, or other significant endeavors have benefited the nation.

History

The nobility of Nouvelle Alexandrie is a new system, established by a Royal Decree of King Manco Capac I in 1685 AN. As of 1733 AN, there are approximately XXX nobles who then, in turn, hold a very limited number of New Alexandrian titles and honors. Some nobles may carry more than one title of nobility. Many are active in the world of business, finance, politics, charity, and technology, with some taking on leadership roles at major New Alexandrian companies or serving in the Chamber of Peers of Nouvelle Alexandrie or other civic or political positions.

• Nobility during the reign of Manco Capac I
  • King Manco Capac I was the first King of Alduria-Wechua (in 1693 it became Nouvelle Alexandrie officially), which was initially formed when the Republic of Alduria (under the rule of President Alejandro Campos, Alduria's Charles de Gaulle, basically) and the Wechua Nation (a Kingdom under Sapa Wechua Manco Capac) in 1685 AN, then called Alduria-Wechua. Manco Capac became the first King of Alduria-Wechua and Campos its first President of the Government (Premier). Under the Proclamation of Punta Santiago, the basis of New Alexandrian nobility was created, marrying the existing ancient Wechua nobility, the existing Alexandrian nobility of Santander (later in 1686 AN, when Santander joined Alduria-Wechua). The transitional government shaped the country under several Premiers: first Campos from 1685 AN to 1690 AN. Then, to Jean-Michel Lavaud, who served between 1690 AN and 1693 AN and helped conclude the transition well, ending in the New Alexandrian general election, 1693.
  • It was during this time (1685 AN and 1693 AN) that the concept of a New Alexandrian nobility was brought into being, shaped almost entirely by the will of the King, acting through his Premiers and supporters in the Federal Constitutional Assembly, Alduria-Wechua's transitional legislature at the time. The nobility system was used widely by Nouvelle Alexandrie as a way to integrate the ruling elites of many of the lands it came to conquer during that time, especially in Lyrica, Eura, and Keltia. Particularly the integration of the Wechua nobility (1685 AN), the Alexandrian nobility (1686 AN (including a visit from the Titular Emperor of the Alexandrians, Francis Joseph IV, to facilitate it in 1865 AN and participating in helping draft the Proclamation of Punta Santiago which founded Alduria-Wechua), Caputian/Hammish nobility, Lyrican nobility, and later the Wakara nobility of Boriquen in 1718 AN.
  • Manco Capac I (1685 AN - 1718 AN) was known for being extremely meritocratic, "a nobility of honored, extraordinary people", while also working to melt many influences into one cohesive tradition while preserving existing traditions, cultures, and community bonds. People elevated to noble titles usually politicians, scientists, military heroes, writers, philosophers; or the already existing nobles from lands and areas joined the Federation of Alduria-Wechua. It was a mixture of growing noblesse de lettres and noblesse ancienne, which were recognized through a separate process determined by the Royal Decree in 1686 AN that established the system of nobility, where people had to show evidence and go through a naturalization and fealty process first.
  • Upon admission, titles would be "harmonized", meaning recognized/rebranded into new New Alexandrian equivalent. This built the nobility class of Nouvelle Alexandrie into a relatively representative and diverse mix of "regular folks", celebrities, and old noble families.
  • Instituted by the SDLA government of Premier Julio Delgado in 1704 AN, a special nobility wealth tax surcharge was put in effect as part of the government's income tax reforms. This spawned some outrage from some noble families but it was generally seen as too "gauche" to complain about the additional tax burden. Many nobles quietly endorsed or voted for the FHP in the following election.
  • There were several attempts by different governments to reform the Chamber of Peers or get rid of it altogether, none succeeded but did spur the debate over reform and the purpose of nobility.
• Nobility under the reign of King Sinchi Roca I
  • After the tragic death of King Manco Capac I in the Condor One shootdown near Passas (now New Caputia), King Sinchi Roca I initially continued with the vision of nobility his father envisioned.
  • Reforms to the Chamber of Peers were made in 1721 with the Cortes Federales Constitutional Amendment and Democratization Act, 1721. Transformation/reform of the Chamber of Peers, creation of the Royal Peer Selection Committee with the Royal Peer Selection Committee Act, 1721.

Legal situation

Possessing a title of nobility does not imply any special privileges in Nouvelle Alexandrie, be it fiscal or legal. The possession of titles of nobility is subject to the payment of a special tax on the wealth of a noble, collected by the federal government. Titles of nobility are honorary and symbolic. They are rooted in tradition and come with an expectation of meritorious and proper public and community service. The King has the prerogative to grant honors and distinctions following the laws, granted by the Proclamation of Punta Santiago.

The laws of Nouvelle Alexandrie recognize titles of nobility and protect their legal owners against third parties. Titles are in no case susceptible to purchase or sale since their succession is strictly reserved for relatives of the first holder of the title. The successions are processed by the Department of Interior and their use is subject to tax. Some nobles hold their titles or honors only for the term of their life, usually specified in the relevant letters patent from the King.

Instituted by the SDLA government of Premier Julio Delgado in 1704 AN, a special nobility wealth tax surcharge was put in effect as part of the government's income tax reforms.

Structure

The nobility is divided into several ranks, with each rank carrying distinct privileges and responsibilities. The titles range from Princes and Grandees to Lords and Ladies, each playing a role in the hierarchy of Nouvelle Alexandrie's nobility. Titles can be hereditary or personal, but all are subject to federal oversight by Royal Decree or Act of the Cortes Federales. Since 1704 AN, a special nobility wealth tax surcharge is placed on the income tax rates of all New Alexandrian citizens who hold noble titles and honors that provide income, including members of the New Alexandrian royal family.

The nobles of Nouvelle Alexandrie are classified as follows:

• the "old" Wechua and Alexandrian nobility, known as the ancien noblesse or the achulla mintasqa (usually already titled nobles from the Wechua Nation or lands in Nouvelle Alexandrie formerly held by Alexandria, colloquially known as the "Grandees", hereditary titles only);
• the "new" federal nobility, known as the noblesse de lettres or the chaski qillqa mintasqa (titled nobles and untitled nobles, hereditary, personal, or life peer).

All achulla mintasqa (Grandee) nobles grandees were addressed by the King as Sispa wayqey (my Cousin), whereas ordinary nobles were only qualified as Aylluy (my Kinsman).

An individual may be a Grandee, whether in possession of a title of nobility or not. Normally, however, each grandeeship is attached to a title. A grandeeship is always attached to the grant of a ducal title. The grant of a grandeeship with any other rank of nobility has always been at the will of the sovereign. Excepting dukes and some very ancient titles of marquesses and counts, most titles of nobility are not attached to grandeeships.

A grandee of any rank outranks a non-grandee, even if that non-grandee's title is of a higher degree, with the exception of official members of the House of Inti-Carrillo who may in fact hold no title at all.

Forms of address

• Members of the House of Inti-Carrillo are entitled to the honorific style of The Royal Highness Prince/Princess.
  • Titles of Prince and Princess are reserved exclusively to members of the House of Inti-Carrillo.
• Dukes, Grandees, their spouses, and heirs are entitled to the honorific style of The Most Excellent Lord/Lady.
• Titled nobles without a Grandee, their spouses, and offspring use the style of The Most Illustrious Lord/Lady.

Ranks

The nobility of Alduria-Wechua is divided into six ranks. From highest to lowest, these are:

• Prince/Princess;
• Duke/Duchess;
• Marquess/Marquess;
• Count/Countess;
• Baron/Baroness;
• Lord/Lady.

Princes

• Uturuncu, Prince of Rimarima
• Yuria Qori, Prince of Callao (paternal uncle of the King)
• Francis Joseph IV, Prince of Mayenne
• Guarionex, Prince of Boriquén

Dukes

• Princess Nayaraq, Duchess of Bassumorto
• Jaime Augusto Joaquin Primo de Aguilar, 1st Duke of Santiago
  • Iñigo, 2nd Duke of Santiago
• Vicaquirao Alvarez, Duke of Apurimaq
• Jean-Michel Lavaud, 1st Duke of Roanne
  • Philippe Lavaud, 2nd Duke of Roanne
• Alejandro Campos, Duke of Altus
• Rawa Vilca, Duke of Salcedo
• Joseph Wilson-Clarke, 1st Duke of Lausanne
  • Joseph Wilson-Clarke, Jr., 2nd Duke of Lausanne
• Guarionex, Duke of Guanica
• Yucahúké Busiri, Duke of Yabucoa

Marquess

• Maximinus Kerularios, Marquess of Fontainebleau
• Estefania Carbonero, Marquess of San Francisco
• Jose Antonio Anglés, Marquess of Alpamayo
• Pedro Alcazar de Guatiao, Marquess of Minillas

Count

• Prince Tupac, Count of Arequipa
• S. S. Bucolos, Count of Narbonne
• Rawa Vilca, Count of Choquequirao
• Alfonso Velez, Count of Punta Santiago
• Julio Delgado, Count of San Sebastian (declined by Julio Delgado)
• Nadya Camille Albert, Countess of Corrada del Rio
• Elena Gautier y Bukasiri, Countess of Lujan

Baron

• Haylli Qori Choque, Baron of Ancash
• Nelen Chevalier, Baroness of Beaugrenard

Other titles

• Princess Royal: Title awarded by the monarch to his or her eldest daughter. Although purely honorary, it is the highest honor that may be given to a female member of the House of Inti-Carrillo. Princess Nayaraq is the first Princess Royal.

Orders of knighthood

The system of orders of knighthood of Nouvelle Alexandrie is made up of six orders of knighthood in total, some established by Royal Decree prior to the creation of the Federation and others established by the Cortes Federales through the Federal Orders, Honors, and Medals Act, 1694. Three of these orders are orders of chivalry and two are orders of merit.

See also

• Monarchy of Nouvelle Alexandrie;
• King of Nouvelle Alexandrie.