Nobility of Nouvelle Alexandrie
The nobility of Alduria-Wechua is composed of persons who possess the legal status of hereditary nobility according to the laws and traditions of the Federation of Alduria and the Wechua Nation and its monarchy. The nobility also includes those who hold personal nobility as bestowed by belonging to one of highest orders of knighthood of the Federation, namely the Order of the Golden Sun, the Order of the Realm, and the Order of Manco Capac. A system of titles and honors of Alduria-Wechua 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 Alduria-Wechua.
Noble titleholders are subjected to taxation. King Manco Capac I has also conferred titles to recognize those whose public service, artistic endeavors, personal achievement, philanthropy, and others who have been deemed to have benefitted the Federation and its people.
History
The nobility of Alduria-Wechua is a new system, established by a Royal Decree of King Manco Capac I in 1685 AN. Additional legislation passed by the Federal Constituent Assembly further regulates the nobility of the Federation. As of 1688 AN, there are approximately 100 nobles who then, in turn, hold a very limited number of Alduro-Wechua 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 Alduro-Wechua companies.
Legal situation
Possessing a title of nobility does not imply any special privileges in Alduria-Wechua, 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. Titles of nobility are merely honorary and symbolic. The King has the prerogative to grant honors and distinctions in accordance with the laws, granted by the Proclamation of Punta Santiago. The laws of Alduria-Wechua recognizes titles of nobility and protects their legal owners against third parties. Titles are in no case susceptible of purchase or sale, since their succession is strictly reserved for blood relatives of better right of the first holder of the title. The successions are processed by the Department of Interior and their use is subject to tax.
Classification of nobles
Forms of address
Ranks
Succession
Titles created during the reign of King Manco Capac I
Orders of knighthood
- the Order of the Golden Sun;
- the Order of the Realm;
- the Order of Manco Capac;
- the Order of the Restoration.
