Sayari, Princess of Rimarima

Princess of Rimarima
Princess Sayari boarding Condor One with her brother; 1746 AN.
Birth Name	Sayari Isabella Sophia Puma Inti-Carrillo y Waffel-Paine
Date of Birth	16.IV.1722 AN (39 AN years)
Place of Birth	Cardenas, FCD, Nouvelle Alexandrie
Reign Start	1735 AN
Reign End
Predecessor	Sinchi Roca II
Successor
Spouse	Janus Eadric
Children	Prince Inti Prince Pachacútec Princess Anahí
House	House of Inti-Carrillo
Father	King Sinchi Roca II
Mother	Empress Clara
Religion

Princess Sayari, Princess of Rimarima (born 16.IV.1722 AN) is the heir apparent to the throne of Nouvelle Alexandrie and second in line to the throne of Natopia. She is the eldest child of King Sinchi Roca II and Empress Clara of Natopia. Upon the accession of her father to the throne in 1735 AN, she became Princess of Rimarima, the traditional title for the heir to the New Alexandrian throne. She is expected to become Nouvelle Alexandrie's first queen regnant.

The Treaty of Dynastic Separation (1721 AN) established that Sayari would inherit the throne of Nouvelle Alexandrie while her brother Prince Nathan would inherit the throne of Natopia, resolving the succession question created by their parents' positions as heirs to two separate crowns.

In 1750 AN, Princess Sayari married Prince Janus of Neridia, a military officer of Natopia's House of Eadric, in a two-day interfaith celebration that drew an estimated 205 million viewers across Micras. The wedding honored both the Faith of Inti and Bovinism, with separate ceremonies at the Temple of the Sun near Huichajanca and the Grand Dozan Bovic Church in Cárdenas.

Early life and education

Princess Sayari was born at the Palace of Carranza in Cárdenas on 16.IV.1722 AN to then-Prince Uturuncu (later King Sinchi Roca II) and Princess Adelaide of Natopia. Her birth occurred one year after the Lindström Summit, which established the framework for separating the New Alexandrian and Natopian successions through her and her brother. She received private education at the Palace of Carranza until age 10, with instruction in constitutional law, history, languages, and the cultural traditions of both the Wechua Nation and Alduria. She is fluent in Alexandrian, Martino, Wechua, and Istvanistani.

Princess Sayari enrolled at the University of Cárdenas at age 16, studying International Relations and Comparative Government. She graduated with honors in 1743 AN. Her senior thesis, "Constitutional Monarchies in Federal Systems," examined the governmental structure of Nouvelle Alexandrie.

Role as heir apparent

Princess Sayari became heir apparent upon her father's accession as King Sinchi Roca II in 1735 AN. She received the title Princess of Rimarima in an investiture ceremony at the Palace of Chinchero in Parap. As Crown Princess, she serves on several bodies inside the House of Inti-Carrillo and may attend meetings of the Council of State when invited by the King or the Premier.

By the Letters Patent on the Alexandrian Imperial Dignity of 14.VI.1758 AN, issued with the Rothborne Settlement but deliberately kept separate from it, her grandfather Edgard III designated her mother Empress Clara as successor to the titular dignity of Emperor of the Alexandrians, and Princess Sayari after her. From Sayari the dignity is declared inseparable from the Crown of Nouvelle Alexandrie, to be borne by its monarchs in perpetuity; it does not pass with the throne of Natopia or with the titular crown of Caputia.

Official duties

The Princess undertakes approximately 200 official engagements annually. She serves as patron or president of several organizations, including:

• The New Alexandrian Youth Education Trust
• The Royal Society for Cultural Preservation
• The Women's Leadership Institute of Nouvelle Alexandrie
• The Federal Veterans Assistance Program

Royal Tour of 1746

In 1746 AN, Princess Sayari accompanied her parents and siblings on an extensive tour of all twelve regions of the Federation. The tour included visits to agricultural communities, scientific facilities, and military installations. During the tour, she participated in the establishment of the Adelaide Institute, an institution for New Alexandrian scholarship and cultural preservation. Political leaders from multiple parties praised the Princess's performance during the tour. Federal Consensus Party leader Morissa Baumann stated that the Princess displayed "impressive command of regional languages and cultural traditions."

1749 political controversy

On 28.III.1749 AN, Princess Sayari delivered a speech at the University of Cárdenas convocation ceremony in which she stated "we cannot ignore growing inequality" and called for environmental protection. The speech occurred during the 1749 general election campaign and amid the North Lyrica logging scandal. The remarks were widely interpreted as indirect commentary on the ongoing political controversies, particularly the North Lyrica situation.

Federal Humanist Party Co-Archon Daniela Obregon y Zarzuela criticized the Princess, stating: "A Princess of the Blood should, perhaps, have the grace to realise that she does not, by the very nature of her role, occupy a position from which to hold forth on matters of privilege, particularly when it comes to so-called 'inequalities' in our society." Other FHP figures accused the Crown Princess of taking sides in an active criminal investigation. The Alliance for a Just Nouvelle Alexandrie welcomed the remarks. Leader Martina Vásquez stated they represented a "fresh royal perspective." The Federal Consensus Party declined to comment on the constitutional implications of the speech.

King Sinchi Roca II issued a statement describing his daughter's comments as "personal reflections" rather than "royal policy," clarifying that they did not represent official royal positions. The statement did not include an apology or reprimand.

Courtship and engagement

Princess Sayari met Prince Janus of Neridia in IV.1748 AN during Raspur Pact military planning sessions held in Lindström, Natopia. Princess Sayari attended as part of a New Alexandrian delegation reviewing joint defense protocols, while Prince Janus served on the Natopian host team as a Major in the Natopian Defense Force's Strategic Planning Division. Initial professional interactions evolved into personal friendship over subsequent months as they discovered shared interests in history, music, and politics. Their correspondence continued after the conference, and Prince Janus visited Nouvelle Alexandrie officially in IX.1748 AN as part of a Natopian diplomatic mission.

By early 1749 AN, the relationship had developed into courtship, conducted with appropriate discretion given Princess Sayari's position. King Sinchi Roca II met Prince Janus during a state visit to Natopia in VI.1749 AN and gave preliminary approval for the relationship to progress.

The Palace of Carranza announced the engagement on 11.XII.1749 AN. The announcement raised immediate questions about the constitutional status of a future queen's consort. The Proclamation of Punta Santiago establishes equal succession rights for male and female heirs but does not address whether a queen regnant's husband would hold the title of king or a different designation. The Cortes Federales subsequently passed the Royal Marriages Act, 1750 to clarify consort rights and responsibilities.

Marriage

Princess Sayari and Prince Janus depart the Grand Dozan Bovic Church; 16.XII.1750 AN.

Princess Sayari married Prince Janus on 15-16.XII.1750 AN in a two-day interfaith celebration that honored both the Faith of Inti and Bovinism. The ceremonies took place at two locations: the Temple of the Sun complex near Huichajanca in the Wechua Nation and the Grand Dozan Bovic Church in Cárdenas.

The Intic ceremony occurred at sunrise on 15.XII.1750 AN before approximately 500 guests at 3,200 meters elevation in the highlands surrounding Mount Lacara. Princess Sayari wore traditional Wechua bridal attire in red, gold, and blue, with silver jewelry bearing sun imagery. The High Priest of the Sun officiated as the couple exchanged vows emphasizing ayni (reciprocity) and ayllu (community), underwent the handfasting ritual with sacred textiles, shared ritual foods blessed by priestesses of Mama Sara, and circled a sacred fire three times representing the three realms of Intic cosmology.

The Bovic ceremony took place the following morning at the Grand Dozan Bovic Church before approximately 1,000 guests. Princess Sayari changed into an Alexandrian-style white gown by designer Margaux Villon with subtle Wechua embroidery, wearing the Crown Princess tiara. Metrobosarch Gregorius of Thalassa officiated. The ceremony included readings from the Tetrabiblios, the traditional Bovic vows, and the anointing of both bride and groom with sacred butter. The couple exchanged rings crafted to incorporate symbols from both their heritages.

A state reception at the Palace of Carranza followed, with approximately 2,000 guests including diplomatic representatives from across Micras. King Sinchi Roca II toasted the couple in both Wechua and Alexandrian, remarking that "their different backgrounds strengthen rather than weaken their partnership." An estimated 205 million viewers watched the televised ceremonies, the largest broadcast audience in Federation history.

Prince Janus naturalized as a citizen of Nouvelle Alexandrie in V.1750 AN while retaining his Natopian citizenship and titles under treaty provisions between the two nations. Upon marriage, he received the style "His Royal Highness" and the courtesy title "prince consort" (lowercase), with the understanding that he would become "Prince Consort" (capitalized) upon Princess Sayari's accession to the throne.

The wedding came after a difficult year for the Federation. The Sapphire Jubilee, meant to celebrate sixty-five years of federation, had been overshadowed by the Pact of Shadows scandal trials and the Operation Faun university crackdown. For two days, none of that seemed to matter. Streets in Cárdenas filled with citizens hoping to glimpse the motorcade, and the celebration provided a moment of national unity.

Personal life

Princess Sayari and Prince Janus maintain private apartments in the East Wing of the Palace of Carranza. They also have use of royal residences at La Alborada in Chambéry, the Palace of Chinchero in Parap, and La Concordia in Punta Santiago.

Interests and character

The Princess has expressed public interest in history, constitutional law, literature, and environmental sciences. She maintains an extensive personal library and is known to prepare extensively for official engagements. Observers note her practice of learning about organizations and individuals before official visits. Those who have worked with the Princess describe her as conscientious and detail-oriented. Royal biographer Patricia Santos-Morgan wrote in 1746 AN that Princess Sayari "approaches public duties with evident seriousness of purpose." Her speeches frequently emphasize education, merit-based advancement, and social responsibility.

The Princess has demonstrated artistic interests in painting and music, though she rarely displays works publicly. She participated in harvest ceremonies during the Grand Federal Tour of 1746 and engaged in technical discussions with agricultural scientists and engineers during regional visits.

Family

Princess Sayari has four younger siblings:

• Prince Nathan (b. 1724 AN)
• Princess Urpi (b. 1726 AN)
• Prince Xanthorr (b. 1728 AN)
• Princess Phaedra (b. 1730 AN)

The Treaty of Dynastic Separation established that Prince Nathan will inherit the throne of Natopia, creating a situation in which the two siblings will rule neighboring nations. In IV.1751 AN, Prince Nathan announced his engagement to Princess Darya Ardashirdokht Osman of Constancia, daughter of the Khan of Raspur. The couple married on 12.X.1751 AN.

Princess Sayari and Prince Janus have three children. Prince Inti was born 23.XII.1755 AN at the Palace of Carranza. The Royal Household and the Imperial Household of Natopia announced on 6.III.1760 AN that she was expecting twins. She gave birth to them at the palace on 9.XII.1760 AN. The son, Prince Pachacútec, was born first and stands third in line to the throne; the daughter, Princess Anahí, stands fourth.

In popular culture

Princess Sayari's public profile has made her a subject of artistic and cultural commentary. In 1747 AN, the electronic pop duo Electric Kings released the single "Princess Sayari," which became a commercial success, reaching number three on the MusicTrack charts and selling over 2.4 million copies domestically. The song uses the Princess's name as a reference point for extreme wealth and privilege, comparing its fictional subject to the Crown Princess. Lead vocalist Marco Delgado described the comparison as "aspirational and ridiculous at the same time," noting that the fictional woman in the song makes Princess Sayari "look middle-class by comparison."

The track became popular on social media platforms, with users creating videos parodying wealthy lifestyles. Cultural analysts observed that the song reflected the Alexandrium speculation boom of the mid-1740s and heightened class visibility during that period. The Palace of Carranza has not issued any official statement regarding the song, and it is not publicly known how Princess Sayari herself feels about the reference.

Titles and styles

• 16.IV.1722 AN - 1735 AN: Her Royal Highness Princess Sayari of Nouvelle Alexandrie, Countess of Rimarima
• 1735 AN - present: Her Royal Highness The Princess of Rimarima, Crown Princess of Nouvelle Alexandrie

Honors and awards

Honours and Awards

• : Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the Royal and Imperial Blood (1753 AN)
• : Dame Commander of the Order of the Royal and Imperial Blood (1748 AN)
• : Dame Commander of the Order of the Woven Crown (1750 AN)

See also

• House of Inti-Carrillo
• House of Waffel-Paine
• Treaty of Dynastic Separation
• Grand Federal Tour of 1746
• North Lyrica logging scandal
• Wedding of Crown Princess Sayari and Prince Janus
• Royal Marriages Act, 1750
• Janus of Neridia
• Rothborne Settlement of the Caputian and Hamland Crowns, 1758