Monarchy of Nouvelle Alexandrie

The monarchy of Nouvelle Alexandrie was established in 1685 AN by the Proclamation of Punta Santiago. It comprises the reigning monarch, his or her family, and the Royal Household. The reigning house is known as the House of Inti-Carrillo.

Under the Proclamation of Punta Santiago, the monarch serves as head of state, commander-in-chief of the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie, and the embodiment of national unity. The monarch's role is largely ceremonial, with executive power exercised by the Council of State on behalf of and by the consent of the Crown.

The monarchy of Nouvelle Alexandrie is currently represented by King Sinchi Roca II, who ascended to the throne in 1735 AN following the death of his father Sinchi Roca I. His reign has been marked by constitutional stability and the successful handling of several national challenges, most notably during the Spring Crisis of 1739 when the monarch's intervention proved crucial in maintaining democratic order. The royal family includes Queen Adelaide (also Crown Princess of Natopia) and their children: Crown Princess Sayari, Prince Nathan, Princess Urpi, Prince Xanthorr, and Princess Phaedra. Both Queen Mothers remain important figures in the royal household: Queen Mother Alexandra (formerly a Princess of Alexandria) and Queen Mother Abigail (a Princess of Shireroth).

The monarchy maintains official residences across the Federation, with the Palace of Carranza in Cárdenas serving as the principal royal residence and seat of the Royal Household. Other significant royal residences include La Alborada in Chambéry, the Palace of Chinchero in Parap, and La Concordia in Punta Santiago.

The Proclamation of Punta Santiago was both a declaration of federation and a blueprint for its future in one grand document. Its drafting took many difficult rounds of negotiations, often needing advice or counsel from many different sources, including leaders in the Raspur Pact. To bring wide public support to the Federation (especially in the most traditional parts of the Wechua Nation), the Sapa Wechua was made King of the Federation and commissioned with the work of remaining above temporal matters, to serve as a ceremonial head of state and a figure of national unity. This was mainly because it was only Manco Cápac who could muster a wide gamut of support and personal popularity in both Alduria and the Wechua Nation. With the crown of the Federation vested on him and his successors, the nascent Federation quickly began to project confidence, stability, and legitimacy, leading to greater public support for it.

The current New Alexandrian monarchy is deeply informed by its past. The Wechua people are one of many ancient indigenous people of Keltia, who themselves saw monarchies and rulers take many different shapes and forms under Attera, Vanderveer Reich, Hamland (later became Caputia) and Alexandria. It was Alexandria and Caputia in particular who inspired and shaped the establishment of the late popular constitutional Wechua monarchy after the end of the Wechua Spring in 1663 AN.

In 1686 AN, King Manco Cápac I established the royal house of Inti-Carrillo via decree, outlining its rules and regulations, among other details. The name was adopted to reflect that it is the union of the reigning houses of the Wechua Nation and the old Alexandrian Empire. The name "Inti" derives from the claim that the Sapa Wechua is the son of the Wechua God Inti. The name "Carrillo" comes from the late imperial house of Alexandria, House of Carrillo, from which Queen Alexandra comes from.

The monarchy's operations are supported by the Royal Household of Nouvelle Alexandrie, which employs approximately 1,200 people in various capacities. The current budget for the New Alexandrian monarchy is € 178.8 million (1741 AN), which includes funding for the maintenance of royal residences, security, ceremonial functions, and administrative operations. The Royal Household is overseen by the Lord Steward of the Royal Household, who reports directly to the monarch on matters of household administration and ceremonial affairs.

History

The House of Inti-Carrillo was formally established by royal decree in 1686 AN, one year after the formation of the Federation of Alduria and the Wechua Nation. The establishment of this new royal house represented a deliberate decision to recognize the dual heritage of the federation, combining the Wechua royal lineage with Alexandrian imperial traditions. When the Federal Constituent Assembly was deliberating on the governance structure of the new federation in 1685 AN, a fundamental divide emerged between those favoring Alduria's republican model and those supporting the Wechua Nation's constitutional monarchy. After extensive negotiations, the Assembly chose Manco Cápac, the reigning Sapa Wechua, as a compromise candidate to become the first monarch of the new federation due to his wide appeal and popularity across the Federation's many political factions and groups. Manco Cápac was already married to Princess Alexandra of the House of Carrillo prior to his selection as king, a union that had established personal ties between the Wechua royal family and the former Alexandrian imperial house.

The royal decree that established the House of Inti-Carrillo in 1686 AN formally changed the royal house from the traditional Wechua House of Inti to reflect the new political reality of the federation. The name deliberately combined "Inti," the Wechua sun deity from whom the Wechua royal line claimed descent, with "Carrillo," acknowledging the prestigious Alexandrian imperial lineage represented by Queen Alexandra.

Reign of Manco Cápac I (1685-1718)

King Manco Cápac's 33-year reign laid the foundation for the institutional framework of the new federation. Under his leadership, the Committee for Aldu-Wechu Integration developed the governmental structures that would define the relationship between the monarchy and other branches of government. The King personally chaired 47 meetings of this committee between 1685 AN and 1687 AN, directly shaping the constitutional role of the monarchy.

Territorial expansion marked much of Manco Cápac's reign. The federation incorporated Santander and Valencia in 1686 AN, followed by North Lyrica, South Lyrica, Isles of Caputia and New Luthoria between 1687 AN and 1693 AN. The King conducted formal royal visits to each newly integrated territory, performing traditional ceremonies that combined Wechua and Alexandrian elements. These ceremonial visits helped legitimize the expansion and integrate diverse populations into the federation.

In 1693 AN, the federation changed its name from Alduria-Wechua to Nouvelle Alexandrie. King Manco Cápac presided over the official renaming ceremony in Cárdenas on 1.I.1693 AN, wearing regalia that combined elements from both Wechua and Alexandrian traditions. This event marked a significant evolution in the federation's identity and the King's role as a symbol of cultural synthesis.

The King established several important royal institutions that continue to define the monarchy today. The Royal Patronage System for arts and sciences was founded in 1695 AN, initially supporting 23 cultural and scientific institutions across the federation. The Order of the Sun and Eagle, established in 1702 AN, rising to be among one of the most prestigious honors of the federation, with King Manco Cápac personally designing its insignia to incorporate symbols from both Wechua and Alexandrian traditions.

King Manco Cápac's reign ended abruptly on 20.VI.1718 AN when his aircraft was shot down during a diplomatic mission to Constancia. The Condor shoot-down incident claimed the lives of both the King and Basileus Giakoumis of Constancia. The state funeral held in Cárdenas from 25 to 29.VI.1718 AN was attended by 17 heads of state and marked by 21 days of national mourning.

Reign of Sinchi Roca I (1718-1735)

Sinchi Roca I, formerly known as Crown Prince Titu, ascended to the throne at the age of 56. His coronation on 12.XV.1718 AN took place at the Holy Shrine of Inti in Parap and incorporated elements from both the traditional Wechua solar ceremonies and Alexandrian imperial rituals, continuing the syncretic approach established by his father. Sinchi Roca had married Abigail Ayreon-Kalirion, a Shirerithian princess he met during his time at Metzler University, in 1688 AN, three decades before his accession. This union had already produced five children by the time of his coronation, securing the succession and strengthening international alliances. The royal couple conducted 28 state visits to Raspur Pact nations during Sinchi Roca's reign, reinforcing diplomatic ties through personal relationships.

Military modernization became a central focus of Sinchi Roca's reign. Between 1720 AN and 1725 AN, the King implemented comprehensive reforms of the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie. These reforms included the standardization of officer training, the establishment of the modern command structure, and the introduction of new technologies. The King personally reviewed military units during 76 formal inspections throughout his reign.

During the Recession of 1726, Sinchi Roca demonstrated pragmatic leadership by voluntarily reducing the royal budget by 30%. He established the Royal Relief Fund with an initial endowment of 5 million écus from the royal treasury, providing direct assistance to communities affected by the economic downturn. The King and Queen conducted an unprecedented series of visits to industrial regions, meeting with workers and business leaders to understand the impact of the recession firsthand.

King Sinchi Roca I died on 2.XIV.1735 AN at the age of 73, of natural causes. His state funeral in Cárdenas drew representatives from 24 nations and was attended by an estimated 1.2 million mourners who lined the funeral procession route.

Reign of Sinchi Roca II (1735-Present)

Sinchi Roca II ascended to the throne at the age of 46, having served as Prince Regent twice during his father's illness in 1734 AN and 1735 AN. Having married Crown Princess Adelaide of Natopia in 1721 AN, Sinchi Roca II continued the tradition of strengthening international connections through dynastic ties. The royal couple has conducted 43 state visits during their reign, focusing particularly on strengthening relationships within the Raspur Pact and managing refugee crises following the East Keltian Collapse.

The defining moment of Sinchi Roca II's reign came during the Spring Crisis of 1739, when elements of the III Combined Arms Corps attempted a military coup. On 4.III.1739 AN, the King made a decisive intervention by traveling to Cárdenas aboard a loyal Federal Air Force helicopter. Wearing the uniform of Commander-in-Chief, he delivered a pivotal televised address from El Fuerte command bunker, directly ordering all military units to return to constitutional authority. The following day, over 100,000 troops participated in a historic military loyalty ceremony at Federation Park, where the King personally received renewed oaths of allegiance from the military command structure.

Following the crisis, Sinchi Roca II supported comprehensive military reforms under Operation Clean Hands, working closely with the Civil-Military Relations Board established in its aftermath. The King personally opened the new Military Ethics and Constitutional Education Command in 1740 AN, emphasizing the importance of military loyalty to democratic institutions.

In recent years, Sinchi Roca II has focused on modernizing the monarchy's public engagement while preserving historical traditions. He established the annual Royal Innovation Prize in 1742 AN, which recognizes technological innovations that benefit society. The King has also expanded the royal family's digital presence, launching the official Royal Household website in 1743 AN and participating in regular virtual audiences, broadcast on social media platforms like Ricroc, ClipWave, FaceNet, and Tweeter.

The King

The King of Nouvelle Alexandrie is the head of state of the Federation, serving as the living embodiment of national unity and continuity. The current monarch, Sinchi Roca II, ascended to the throne on 5.XIV.1735 AN following the death of his father, Sinchi Roca I.

Under the Proclamation of Punta Santiago, the King is formally recognized as the nation's sovereign and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie. The monarch's official titles include "King of Nouvelle Alexandrie, First Consul of Alduria, Sapa Wechua, Wechua Qhapaq, Intip Churin, Lord of the Twelve Regions, and Son of Inti." The King may use other titles pertaining to the Crown as authorized by tradition or decree.

The King's formal duties include opening sessions of the Cortes Federales, appointing the President of the Government following elections, receiving foreign dignitaries, and signing legislation. While the monarch's primary functions are ceremonial, the history of Nouvelle Alexandrie has demonstrated that the King serves as a crucial stabilizing force during periods of political uncertainty, as exemplified during the Spring Crisis of 1739. The current King resides primarily at the Palace of Carranza in Cárdenas, though he regularly visits other royal residences throughout the Federation. His official weekly schedule typically includes audiences with government officials, ceremonial events, and various public engagements. The King's public appearances are carefully managed by the Royal Household, with an emphasis on balancing traditional ceremony with accessibility and transparency.

See also

• Nobility of Nouvelle Alexandrie