An Act to regulate the marriages of members of the Royal House of Inti-Carrillo; to establish comprehensive provisions for royal consorts including their constitutional status, duties, responsibilities, and financial support; to preserve the dignity and integrity of the Crown; to establish the Office of the Royal Consort; to amend the Royal Household Management Act, 1699; and for other purposes.
The Royal Marriages Act, 1750 is comprehensive proposed legislation to regulate marriages within the House of Inti-Carrillo and establish the operational framework for royal consorts. Introduced by President of the Government José Manuel Montero on 15.I.1750AN at the request of King Sinchi Roca II, the bill addresses gaps in existing law regarding royal marriages and consort arrangements, particularly in anticipation of Princess Sayari's eventual accession as Nouvelle Alexandrie's first Queen Regnant.
The legislation requires royal consent for marriages of members in the line of succession, establishes qualifications for persons marrying into the royal family, defines the title "Prince Consort" for the husband of a Queen Regnant, creates the Office of the Royal Consort within the Royal Household, provides comprehensive financial and administrative provisions, establishes a Royal Marriages Council to advise the sovereign, and amends the Royal Household Management Act, 1699 to incorporate consort provisions.
The bill emerged from consultations between King Sinchi Roca II and President of the Government José Manuel Montero following Princess Sayari's engagement to Prince Janus of Neridia in late 1749AN. The King identified multiple gaps in New Alexandrian law governing royal marriages and consort status. While the Succession to the Throne Act, 1700 requires Royal House Council approval for royal marriages, it provides no framework for consent procedures, qualifications of spouses, or the operational status of consorts. The Proclamation of Punta Santiago establishes gender equality in succession but offers no guidance on consort titles, powers, or support arrangements.
Premier Montero assigned constitutional lawyers, royal protocol experts, and public administration specialists to draft comprehensive legislation. The drafting committee studied precedents from Natopia and Constancia, examined the "Prince Consort" model used in past Kingdoms and Empires, and analyzed financial arrangements in comparable monarchies across Micras and its history. The committee determined that comprehensive statutory provisions would provide adequate legal framework without requiring constitutional amendment, as the Proclamation already implicitly limits consort powers by granting specific authority only to the sovereign.
Key provisions
The Act requires royal consent for marriages of descendants of King Manco Cápac I within the first six places in the line of succession. Marriages without consent are void for succession purposes but remain legally valid for civil purposes. The sovereign may grant retroactive consent within two years. Persons marrying into the royal family must be or become New Alexandrian citizens, with foreign royals required to renounce claims to foreign thrones. Consorts must maintain primary residency (200 days annually) and may not hold foreign government offices.
When a Queen Regnant ascends, her husband becomes Prince Consort (not King Consort), styled "His Royal Highness," ranking immediately after the Queen. The Prince Consort holds no constitutional powers, cannot countersign royal acts, cannot serve in the Executive, and cannot command military forces. Children of a Queen Regnant retain the Inti-Carrillo surname. The Act creates the Office of the Royal Consort within the Royal Household, headed by a Private Secretary appointed by the sovereign, providing staff and administrative support funded through the Civil List Act, 1699.
The Royal Marriages Council, chaired by the President of the Government and including the Speaker of the Federal Assembly, Lord Steward of the Royal Household, two Peers, and one High Court justice, advises the sovereign on marriage consent decisions. Recommendations are advisory only. The Act defines ceremonial duties for consorts, establishes financial accountability mechanisms including annual audits, and provides for former consorts following death or divorce. The Act amends the Royal Household Management Act, 1699 to replace references to "King Consort" with "Prince Consort" and supplements the Succession to the Throne Act, 1700 with detailed marriage regulation provisions.
Ordered, by the Cortes Federales of Nouvelle Alexandrie,
to be Printed, 1750AN.
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WHEREAS the Proclamation of Punta Santiago provides that the Crown and its Powers are inherited by men and women but contains no comprehensive provisions regarding royal marriages or the operational framework for royal consorts; AND WHEREAS the Succession to the Throne Act, 1700 requires approval for royal marriages but provides no detailed procedures or qualifications for persons marrying into the royal family; AND WHEREAS the pending accession of a Queen Regnant necessitates clarity regarding the title, role, and support of a Prince Consort; AND WHEREAS comprehensive legislation addressing both marriage regulation and consort operations will serve the best interests of the Federation and the dignity of the Crown; NOW THEREFORE, the Cortes Federales enacts as follows:
BE IT ENACTED by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Cortes Federales, in this present 12th session assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:-
PART I GENERAL PROVISIONS.
1. CITATION.
This Act shall be officially cited as the "Royal Marriages Act, 1750".
2. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY AND COMPANION LEGISLATION.
Chapter I, Article 2 of the Proclamation of Punta Santiago confers "all other subject matters which by their very nature or as a corollary to the subjects listed have to be centralized on the national level" to the federal government as part of its powers.
This Act supplements and clarifies Section 5 of the Succession to the Throne Act, 1700 regarding marriages of members of the royal family. To the extent any conflict exists between this Act and the Succession to the Throne Act, 1700, this Act shall prevail as the more specific and comprehensive legislation governing royal marriages.
"Royal family" shall mean all living descendants of His Late Majesty King Manco Cápac I and their spouses.
"Line of succession" shall mean the order in which members of the royal family may succeed to the Crown of Nouvelle Alexandrie, as determined by law and custom.
"Consort" shall mean the spouse of the reigning monarch, whether male or female.
"Queen Regnant" shall mean a female sovereign who reigns in her own right, as distinguished from a Queen Consort who is the wife of a King.
"King Regnant" shall mean a male sovereign who reigns in his own right.
"Queen Consort" shall mean the wife of a King Regnant.
"Prince Consort" shall mean the husband of a Queen Regnant.
"Prince consort" or "princess consort" (lowercase) shall mean the spouse of the heir apparent or heir presumptive to the Crown.
"Foreign royal house" shall mean any family that holds or has held sovereign power in any nation other than Nouvelle Alexandrie.
"Naturalization" shall mean the formal process by which a person becomes a citizen of the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie.
"Royal consent" shall mean the formal written approval of the reigning monarch, as required by this Act, for a member of the royal family to marry.
"Royal Marriages Council" shall mean the advisory body established by this Act to counsel the monarch on matters of royal marriage.
"Matriarch" shall mean the female head of the House of Inti-Carrillo when the reigning sovereign is a Queen Regnant.
"Office of the Royal Consort" shall mean the administrative entity within the Royal Household established by this Act to support the consort in discharging official duties.
"Civil List" shall mean the annual appropriation provided by the Cortes Federales for the maintenance of the Royal Household and the discharge of official royal duties, as established by the Civil List Act, 1699.
"Sovereign" shall mean the reigning monarch of Nouvelle Alexandrie, whether King or Queen.
"Former consort" shall mean a person who previously held the status of consort but whose marriage to the sovereign has ended through death or dissolution.
"Countersignature" shall mean the signature of a member of the Council of State required to validate royal acts and decrees as mandated by Article 28 of the Proclamation of Punta Santiago.
"Order of precedence" shall mean the official ranking that determines the sequence in which officials, dignitaries, and members of the Royal Family are seated, announced, or accorded ceremonial honors at state functions.
PART II REQUIREMENT OF ROYAL CONSENT.
4. MARRIAGES REQUIRING ROYAL CONSENT.
No descendant of His Late Majesty King Manco Cápac I who stands within the first six places in the line of succession to the Crown shall marry without the previous consent of the reigning sovereign, signified under the Royal Sign Manual.
The requirement for royal consent shall apply regardless of where the marriage is solemnized or under what legal system the marriage is contracted.
For purposes of determining the six places in the line of succession, the calculation shall be made at the time consent is sought.
This requirement supplements and clarifies the approval requirement established in Section 5(4) of the Succession to the Throne Act, 1700.
5. CONSEQUENCES OF MARRIAGE WITHOUT CONSENT.
Any marriage contracted in contravention of Section 4 of this Act shall be void for all purposes relating to succession to the Crown.
The parties to such a marriage, and all descendants of such a marriage, shall be permanently excluded from the line of succession.
Such a marriage shall remain legally valid for all other civil purposes under the laws of Nouvelle Alexandrie, including but not limited to property rights, inheritance rights not related to the Crown, and parental rights.
Nothing in this section shall prevent the reigning sovereign from subsequently granting retroactive consent to such a marriage, which consent may restore succession rights if granted within two years of the marriage.
6. PROCEDURE FOR SEEKING CONSENT.
Any member of the royal family who requires consent under Section 4 shall submit a formal request to the reigning sovereign through the Lord Steward of the Royal Household.
The request shall include:
The full name and titles (if any) of the proposed spouse;
Information about the citizenship, nationality, and residency of the proposed spouse;
If the proposed spouse is a member of a foreign royal house, full details of their position in that house and any claims or potential claims to foreign thrones;
A declaration by the proposed spouse of their willingness to comply with all requirements of this Act;
Any other information the reigning sovereign may reasonably require.
The reigning sovereign shall refer the request to the Royal Marriages Council for investigation and recommendation.
The reigning sovereign shall render a decision on the request within ninety days of its submission, unless exceptional circumstances warrant additional time.
7. ROYAL SIGN MANUAL.
Royal consent granted under this Act shall be signified by an instrument in writing signed by the reigning sovereign.
The instrument shall be attested by at least two members of the Council of State.
The instrument shall be registered with the High Court of Justice and published in the Official Gazette.
A certified copy of the instrument shall be delivered to each party to the marriage and to the officiant who will solemnize the marriage.
PART III QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONS MARRYING INTO THE ROYAL FAMILY.
8. CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS.
Any person who marries a member of the royal family who is within the line of succession must either:
Be a citizen of the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie at the time of marriage; or
Undertake to naturalize as a citizen of the Federation within one year following the marriage.
A person of foreign nationality who becomes consort by marriage to the reigning sovereign shall automatically be entitled to New Alexandrian citizenship upon marriage.
Failure to naturalize as required by subsection (1)(b) shall not affect the validity of the marriage but shall result in the exclusion of the person and their descendants from any succession rights.
The requirements of this section may be waived by the reigning sovereign with the advice of the Royal Marriages Council if the person is a citizen of a nation with which Nouvelle Alexandrie maintains a formal treaty of alliance and if such waiver serves the diplomatic interests of the Federation.
9. RESTRICTIONS ON MEMBERS OF FOREIGN ROYAL HOUSES.
Any person who is a member of a foreign royal house and who marries a member of the royal family of Nouvelle Alexandrie who is within the line of succession must:
Formally renounce, in writing, any and all claims to succeed to the throne of their country of origin;
Formally renounce, in writing, any right to serve as regent or hold any constitutionally defined role in their country of origin related to the succession;
Agree not to accept any such claim or right in the future without the prior written consent of the reigning sovereign of Nouvelle Alexandrie.
The renunciations required by subsection (1) must be:
Made before the marriage is solemnized;
Executed in a form that is legally valid in the country of origin;
Filed with the government of the country of origin (if such government will accept the filing);
Subsection (1) shall not apply to purely honorary or ceremonial titles that carry no constitutional function or succession rights.
The reigning sovereign may, with the advice of the Royal Marriages Council, grant exceptions to the requirements of this section if:
The foreign royal house in question rules over a nation with which Nouvelle Alexandrie maintains a formal treaty of alliance;
The person is so far removed from succession in their country of origin (beyond the tenth place) that their claim is purely theoretical;
Granting the exception would serve the diplomatic interests of the Federation.
10. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS.
The spouse of any member of the royal family who is within the first three places in the line of succession must establish and maintain primary residency within the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie.
Primary residency shall be defined as spending at least two hundred days per year within the territory of the Federation.
Temporary absences for official duties, diplomatic missions, state visits, medical treatment, or other reasonable causes shall not be counted against the residency requirement.
The reigning sovereign may grant temporary exemptions from this requirement for periods not exceeding two years if circumstances warrant.
A consort of the reigning sovereign must maintain primary residency as defined in subsection (2) except during official state visits or other official duties undertaken on behalf of the Federation.
11. RESTRICTIONS ON HOLDING FOREIGN OFFICES.
No spouse of a member of the royal family who is within the line of succession shall:
Hold elected office in any foreign government;
Hold appointed office in the executive branch of any foreign government;
Serve in the military forces of any foreign nation, except where such service is part of an official exchange program approved by the Council of State;
Serve as an official diplomatic representative of any foreign nation.
This section shall not prohibit:
Holding honorary positions that involve no actual governmental authority;
Serving in advisory or ceremonial capacities for international organizations of which Nouvelle Alexandrie is a member;
Conducting private business activities in foreign nations, subject to appropriate disclosure and conflict of interest safeguards.
A consort of the reigning sovereign shall owe primary allegiance to Nouvelle Alexandrie and shall not serve in any official capacity for any foreign government, including their country of origin.
12. FOREIGN CONNECTIONS AND OVERSIGHT.
A consort of foreign nationality:
May retain their previous nationality if permitted by the laws of their country of origin;
May maintain private connections to their country of origin;
Shall not engage in activities that could create conflicts of interest between Nouvelle Alexandrie and their country of origin.
The Council of State and the New Alexandrian Intelligence Community shall monitor for potential conflicts of interest and shall advise the sovereign if a consort's foreign connections raise security or diplomatic concerns.
Nothing in this section shall prohibit a consort from maintaining private family relationships or undertaking personal travel to their country of origin.
PART IV PROVISIONS FOR QUEEN REGNANT AND PRINCE CONSORT.
13. TITLE OF QUEEN REGNANT'S CONSORT.
When a Queen Regnant ascends to the throne of Nouvelle Alexandrie, her husband shall be styled "Prince Consort" and not "King Consort" or "King."
The Prince Consort shall be entitled to the style of "His Royal Highness."
The specific precedence and ceremonial rank of the Prince Consort shall be determined by Letters Patent issued by H.M. the Queen Regnant with the advice of the Council of State.
The Prince Consort shall rank immediately after H.M. the Queen Regnant in all matters of protocol and precedence.
Nothing in this section shall prevent H.M. the Queen Regnant from conferring additional titles or honors upon the Prince Consort, provided such titles do not include the style of "King."
14. CONSTITUTIONAL POSITION OF PRINCE CONSORT.
The Prince Consort shall hold no constitutional powers or prerogatives by virtue of his marriage to H.M. the Queen Regnant.
The Prince Consort shall not be entitled to exercise any of the Crown's constitutional functions unless specifically authorized to do so by Letters Patent or by Act of the Cortes Federales.
The Prince Consort may not countersign royal acts, serve in the Executive as prohibited by Article 42 of the Proclamation of Punta Santiago, vote in the Cortes Federales, or exercise command over the Federal Forces.
The Prince Consort may be appointed to serve as Regent in accordance with Article 29 of the Proclamation of Punta Santiago and any Act of the Cortes Federales regulating Regencies, but such appointment is not automatic and requires formal action in accordance with applicable law.
The Prince Consort may undertake ceremonial, diplomatic, and representational duties on behalf of H.M. the Queen Regnant, as directed by Her Majesty.
The Prince Consort may be appointed to serve as a Counsellor of State to undertake certain royal functions during the temporary absence or incapacity of H.M. the Queen Regnant, subject to the provisions of any Act regulating Counsellors of State.
15. ROYAL HOUSE NAME AND CHILDREN'S SURNAMES.
Upon the accession of a Queen Regnant to the throne, the name of the royal house shall remain "House of Inti-Carrillo" and shall not change to reflect the surname or house name of the Prince Consort.
All children born to a Queen Regnant shall bear the surname "Inti-Carrillo" and shall be members of the House of Inti-Carrillo.
Children of a Queen Regnant shall take their place in the line of succession according to the ordinary rules of succession, regardless of the nationality, house name, or titles of the Prince Consort.
The Prince Consort shall not be considered a member of the House of Inti-Carrillo by virtue of his marriage, though he may be granted honorary membership by Letters Patent issued by H.M. the Queen Regnant.
Upon marriage to a Queen Regnant or to a Princess who later becomes Queen Regnant, the Prince Consort may choose to adopt the surname Inti-Carrillo for personal use, but this is not required.
16. HEAD OF ROYAL HOUSE.
A Queen Regnant shall serve as the Matriarch of the House of Inti-Carrillo and shall exercise all powers and prerogatives that pertain to the head of the royal house.
References in the Proclamation of Punta Santiago or any other law to "H. M. the King serves as the official head and Patriarch of the House of Inti-Carrillo" shall be construed to include a Queen Regnant serving as Matriarch.
The Matriarch may, by Royal Prerogative, issue regulations to govern the members of the House of Inti-Carrillo in the same manner as a Patriarch.
17. PROPERTY AND CIVIL RIGHTS OF PRINCE CONSORT.
The Prince Consort shall retain any property rights, titles, or honors he held prior to his marriage, subject to any renunciations required by this Act.
The Prince Consort shall be entitled to maintain his own household staff and budget, to be funded from the Civil List as provided in Part VII of this Act.
The Prince Consort may engage in charitable work, patronage of organizations, and other activities appropriate to his station, subject to the approval of H.M. the Queen Regnant.
Upon the death of H.M. the Queen Regnant, the Prince Consort shall retain his title and style for life unless he remarries.
18. REGENCY PROVISIONS FOR PRINCE CONSORT.
If H.M. the Queen Regnant becomes unable to perform her duties, the Prince Consort may be appointed Regent in accordance with Article 29 of the Proclamation of Punta Santiago and any Act of the Cortes Federales regulating Regencies.
Such appointment is not automatic and requires formal action in accordance with the Proclamation of Punta Santiago and applicable law.
If appointed Regent, the Prince Consort's powers, duties, and limitations shall be those specified in the Proclamation of Punta Santiago and any Act of the Cortes Federales regulating Regencies.
The appointment of the Prince Consort as Regent shall be subject to such additional limitations and conditions as are established by the Cortes Federales.
19. COMPARISON WITH QUEEN CONSORT.
For purposes of clarity, when a King Regnant is on the throne, his wife shall be styled "Queen Consort" and shall be entitled to the style of "Her Majesty."
A Queen Consort shall hold no constitutional powers by virtue of her marriage, consistent with the treatment of a Prince Consort under this Act.
The constitutional position and limitations on a Queen Consort shall be analogous to those established for a Prince Consort in this Part, except as to title and style.
The provisions of Parts V, VI, VII, and VIII of this Act apply equally to Queen Consorts and Prince Consorts.
PART V OFFICE OF THE ROYAL CONSORT.
20. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF THE ROYAL CONSORT.
There is hereby established the Office of the Royal Consort as an administrative entity within the Royal Household.
The Office of the Royal Consort shall:
Provide staff, administrative support, and logistical coordination necessary for the consort to discharge official duties;
Maintain records of the consort's official engagements, patronages, and activities;
Coordinate with government departments, foreign diplomatic missions, and other entities as necessary;
Manage communications, correspondence, and public information relating to the consort's official activities;
Oversee expenditures from the consort's Civil List allocation and ensure proper financial accounting;
Ensure compliance with this Act and all applicable laws and regulations.
The sovereign shall appoint a Private Secretary to the Consort who shall serve as the head of the Office of the Royal Consort and shall be responsible for its management and administration.
The Private Secretary shall:
Manage all administrative and operational matters of the Office;
Advise the consort on protocol, ceremonial matters, and official duties;
Coordinate the consort's official schedule and engagements;
Serve as the primary liaison between the Office of the Royal Consort and other entities;
Ensure proper financial management and compliance with audit requirements;
Report to the Lord Steward of the Royal Household on operational matters.
The Private Secretary and other staff of the Office of the Royal Consort shall be employees of the Royal Household and shall be appointed according to procedures established by the Royal Household Management Act, 1699.
The Private Secretary must be a person of high standing with substantial experience in administration, protocol, or public service.
22. STAFF AND OPERATIONS.
The Office of the Royal Consort shall employ such staff as necessary to fulfill its functions, subject to budget constraints established by the Civil List.
The Office shall maintain its own offices within a royal residence or other suitable location.
23. REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
The Office of the Royal Consort shall prepare annual reports of the consort's official activities and expenditures.
Annual reports shall include:
A summary of official engagements and ceremonial duties performed;
Statistics on patronages and charitable activities;
Financial statements detailing all expenditures from the Civil List allocation;
Any significant initiatives or projects undertaken;
Plans for the forthcoming year.
Reports shall be submitted to the Lord Steward of the Royal Household, the Secretary of the Interior, and shall be made available to the Cortes Federales upon request.
The financial accounts shall be subject to annual audit as provided in Part VII of this Act.
PART VI OFFICIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSORT.
24. GENERAL DUTIES OF THE CONSORT.
A consort shall, subject to the approval and direction of the sovereign:
Undertake ceremonial engagements and public appearances appropriate to supporting the constitutional role of the monarchy;
Serve as patron of organizations, institutions, and causes that serve the public benefit and advance the welfare of the people of Nouvelle Alexandrie;
Accompany the sovereign on state visits, both domestic and international, when requested and appropriate;
Receive and entertain guests of the Federation in an official capacity;
Participate in national celebrations, commemorations, and observances;
Support the charitable, cultural, and educational initiatives of the Royal Household;
Perform such other ceremonial and representational functions as may be appropriate and consistent with constitutional limitations.
The schedule, nature, and extent of a consort's official duties shall be determined by the sovereign in consultation with the Council of State and shall be adapted to the circumstances, abilities, and preferences of the individual consort.
25. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR CONSORTS.
In performing official duties, a consort shall:
Maintain the political neutrality required of the monarchy and refrain from partisan political activity;
Act with dignity, discretion, and awareness of the constitutional and symbolic significance of the monarchy;
Respect the customs, traditions, and constitutional arrangements of the Federation;
Defer to the sovereign on all matters of constitutional or political significance;
Observe the highest standards of ethical conduct and public service.
A consort may not:
Exercise or purport to exercise any constitutional power or authority;
Make public statements on matters of government policy, pending legislation, or political controversy;
Endorse political parties, candidates, or partisan causes;
Engage in commercial activity or use the consort's position for private financial gain;
Undertake official duties or engagements outside the Federation without the approval of the sovereign and the Council of State.
The sovereign may delegate to the consort such specific ceremonial functions as are appropriate, provided such delegation does not include any constitutional powers or governmental authority.
26. PATRONAGES AND CHARITABLE WORK.
A consort may accept patronage of charitable organizations, cultural institutions, educational establishments, and other entities that serve the public good.
Patronages must be approved by the sovereign and should reflect:
The public interest and welfare of the people;
The dignity and impartiality of the monarchy;
The personal interests and qualifications of the consort;
Geographic and demographic diversity across the Federation.
A consort as patron may:
Attend events and functions of the organization;
Lend the prestige and visibility of the royal connection to the organization's work;
Make public appearances in support of the organization's mission;
Provide encouragement and recognition to volunteers and supporters.
A consort may not:
Exercise any governance or management authority over patronized organizations;
Use patronages for private financial benefit;
Patronize organizations that engage in partisan political activity;
Maintain patronages that create conflicts of interest or bring the monarchy into disrepute.
The Office of the Royal Consort shall maintain a public register of all patronages.
27. OFFICIAL TRAVEL AND STATE VISITS.
A consort may accompany the sovereign on state visits and official travel, or may undertake official visits independently when requested by the sovereign and approved by the Council of State.
When accompanying the sovereign on state visits:
The consort participates in ceremonial functions and official receptions;
The consort may have a separate program of engagements appropriate to the consort's role;
All costs are funded through the Civil List appropriation.
Independent official visits by the consort require:
Specific approval by the sovereign and the Council of State;
Advance notice to the President of the Government;
Clear understanding that the consort represents the Crown in a ceremonial capacity only.
Private travel by the consort is not governed by this section but should be undertaken with appropriate discretion.
28. PRECEDENCE AND PROTOCOL.
The consort shall rank immediately after the sovereign in the order of precedence for all official and ceremonial purposes within the Federation.
The consort shall be accorded honors, salutes, and ceremonial recognition appropriate to this rank at state functions, military ceremonies, and official events.
When the sovereign is present, the consort shall be seated, announced, and positioned according to established royal protocol.
When the sovereign is not present, the consort shall yield precedence to the heir apparent or heir presumptive.
The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Royal Household, shall publish and maintain official protocols governing the precedence, honors, and ceremonial treatment of the consort.
Foreign heads of state, diplomats, and official visitors shall accord the consort honors consistent with international diplomatic practice and the status established by this Act.
29. OFFICIAL RESIDENCE.
The consort shall have the right to reside in the principal royal residence with the sovereign.
The consort may use and occupy such other royal properties, palaces, and residences as the sovereign may designate for official purposes.
The maintenance, security, staffing, and operating expenses of residences occupied by the consort in an official capacity shall be funded from appropriations made by the Cortes Federales through the Civil List.
The consort may not alienate, mortgage, lease, or otherwise encumber royal properties without the express authorization of the sovereign and approval by the Cortes Federales.
PART VII FINANCIAL PROVISIONS.
30. CIVIL LIST APPROPRIATION FOR THE CONSORT.
The Cortes Federales shall annually appropriate funds for the support of the consort and the Office of the Royal Consort as part of the Civil List for the Royal Household, in accordance with the Civil List Act, 1699.
The Civil List appropriation for the consort shall provide for:
Salaries and benefits for the Private Secretary and staff of the Office of the Royal Consort;
Administrative and operating expenses of the Office of the Royal Consort;
Costs of official travel, ceremonial engagements, and representational duties;
Costs of hospitality, entertaining, and receiving official guests;
Allowances for official wardrobe and presentation appropriate to the consort's ceremonial role;
Maintenance and operating expenses for official residences occupied by the consort;
Such other expenses as are reasonably necessary and appropriate for the consort to discharge official duties.
The initial Civil List appropriation for the consort shall be established by the Cortes Federales within six months of a person becoming consort.
The Civil List appropriation shall be reviewed every five years by the appropriate committee of the Federal Assembly, which shall report its recommendations to the full Cortes Federales.
The consort may not receive compensation or benefits from any source other than the Civil List for activities related to official duties, nor may the consort engage in private commercial activities that could be construed as exploiting the official position.
31. PERSONAL ALLOWANCE OF THE CONSORT.
The Civil List shall include a personal allowance for the consort to cover personal expenses reasonably related to maintaining the dignity and presentation appropriate to the office.
The amount of the personal allowance shall be established by the Cortes Federales as part of the Civil List appropriation and shall be reviewed every five years.
The personal allowance is provided for the personal use of the consort and is not subject to the detailed accounting requirements applicable to official expenditures, provided that the consort:
Does not use the allowance for commercial purposes or private business activities;
Does not use the allowance in any manner that could bring the monarchy into disrepute;
Declares any gifts of significant value received in connection with official duties.
The personal allowance shall be adjusted for inflation according to the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Federal Bank of Nouvelle Alexandrie.
32. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND OVERSIGHT.
The Office of the Royal Consort shall maintain accurate and complete financial records of all expenditures from the Civil List appropriation.
Annual financial statements for the Office of the Royal Consort shall be prepared according to accounting standards established by the Federal Bank of Nouvelle Alexandrie and generally accepted accounting principles.
The financial accounts of the Office of the Royal Consort shall be audited annually by the Auditor General and the audit report shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Interior and the Cortes Federales.
The Secretary of the Interior shall have authority to review the financial records and expenditures of the Office of the Royal Consort to ensure compliance with this Act and proper use of public funds.
If the Auditor General or Secretary of the Interior identifies irregularities, improper expenditures, or violations of this Act, they shall report such findings to the Cortes Federales and may recommend corrective action.
The Cortes Federales may reduce or withhold future Civil List appropriations if audits reveal systematic misuse of funds or failure to maintain proper financial controls.
33. INTEGRATION WITH CIVIL LIST ACT.
The provisions of this Part shall be read in conjunction with the Civil List Act, 1699.
The Civil List Act, 1699, provides the overall framework for Royal Household funding, of which the consort's appropriation is a component.
Any conflict between this Act and the Civil List Act, 1699, regarding financial matters shall be resolved in favor of the Civil List Act, 1699.
PART VIII SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES.
34. MARRIAGE OF THE SOVEREIGN.
When the sovereign marries, whether before or after accession to the throne, the spouse automatically assumes the status and title of consort as established by this Act.
The sovereign shall notify the President of the Government and the Speakers of both chambers of the Cortes Federales of an intended marriage at least 90 days before the marriage date, except in extraordinary circumstances.
The Council of State shall make appropriate arrangements for the integration of the new consort into the Royal Household and for the assumption of official duties.
The Cortes Federales shall make necessary appropriations to establish the Office of the Royal Consort if it does not already exist or to adjust appropriations if circumstances require.
35. REMARRIAGE OF THE SOVEREIGN.
If the sovereign remarries following the death of a previous consort or following divorce:
The new spouse shall assume the status and title of consort;
The former consort shall no longer hold the title or status of consort, subject to Section 36;
The Office of the Royal Consort shall be reorganized to serve the new consort;
Appropriate financial arrangements shall be made for the former consort as provided in Section 37.
Nothing in this Act shall restrict the sovereign's right to remarry or shall impose conditions on such remarriage beyond those established by the general laws of the Federation.
36. STATUS OF FORMER CONSORTS.
A person who has served as consort but whose marriage to the sovereign has ended through death or dissolution shall be styled "H.R.H. [Name], Former Prince Consort of Nouvelle Alexandrie" or "H.M. [Name], Former Queen Consort of Nouvelle Alexandrie" (as appropriate), unless the sovereign by Royal Prerogative grants a different courtesy title.
A former consort:
Retains precedence in official ceremonies immediately following members of the House of Inti-Carrillo;
May continue to serve as patron of organizations with their consent;
May not perform official duties on behalf of the sovereign or represent the Federation in any official capacity;
May not use the title or status of former consort for commercial purposes;
Remains subject to appropriate standards of conduct given their historical connection to the monarchy.
A former consort who is the parent of the reigning sovereign or the heir apparent shall be accorded special respect and may be granted additional privileges by the reigning sovereign, including the right to attend state functions and family ceremonial occasions.
Upon the death of the sovereign or dissolution of the marriage, a former consort may continue to occupy royal residences for such period as the succeeding sovereign may determine, provided that in no case shall this period be less than one year from the date of the sovereign's death or the formal dissolution of the marriage.
37. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS FOR FORMER CONSORTS.
Upon the death of the sovereign, a surviving consort shall continue to receive an annual allowance from the Civil List equal to 40% of the consort's previous annual appropriation, subject to the provisions of the Civil List Act, 1699.
Upon divorce or annulment of marriage, the Cortes Federales may grant a former consort a pension or lump-sum payment taking into account:
The length of the marriage;
The former consort's service and contributions to the Federation;
The former consort's financial circumstances and needs;
The circumstances of the marriage dissolution.
Financial support for former consorts shall be subject to review and may be reduced or terminated if the former consort:
Remarries;
Engages in conduct that brings the monarchy into disrepute;
Uses their former status for improper commercial advantage;
Takes actions harmful to the interests of the Federation.
Former consorts who are parents of the reigning sovereign or the heir apparent shall receive not less than 50% of the previous annual appropriation, subject to adjustment by the Cortes Federales and the provisions of the Civil List Act, 1699.
38. REGENCY BY A CONSORT.
A consort may be appointed as Regent in accordance with Article 29 of the Proclamation of Punta Santiago and any Act of the Cortes Federales regulating Regencies.
If a consort is appointed Regent:
The consort shall exercise only those powers specifically delegated by the Proclamation of Punta Santiago, any Act regulating Regencies, or by enabling Royal Decree establishing the Regency;
The consort shall remain subject to the constitutional limitations on consorts established in this Act except insofar as necessary to discharge the responsibilities of the Regency;
The consort shall continue to receive the normal Civil List appropriation for the consort, plus additional appropriations as necessary to discharge Regency duties;
The Council of State and the Cortes Federales shall exercise enhanced oversight of the Regency to ensure proper exercise of delegated powers.
Upon the end of the Regency, the consort shall resume the normal status and duties of consort as established by this Act.
The provisions of this section do not create any presumption that a consort should be appointed Regent, and the sovereign retains full discretion in Regency appointments subject to constitutional requirements and applicable law.
PART IX ROYAL MARRIAGES COUNCIL.
39. ESTABLISHMENT OF ROYAL MARRIAGES COUNCIL.
There is hereby established a Royal Marriages Council to advise the reigning sovereign on matters relating to royal marriages.
Two members of the Chamber of Peers, appointed by the reigning sovereign for terms of five years;
One justice of the High Court of Justice, appointed by the Chief Justice for a term of five years.
Members of the Council shall serve without additional compensation but shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses.
40. DUTIES OF THE ROYAL MARRIAGES COUNCIL.
The Royal Marriages Council shall:
Review all requests for royal consent submitted under Section 6 of this Act;
Investigate the background, qualifications, and suitability of proposed spouses;
Assess whether the proposed marriage presents any conflicts of interest or potential foreign influence;
Examine whether the proposed spouse meets all requirements established by this Act;
Consider whether the proposed marriage serves the best interests of the Federation and the dignity of the Crown;
Provide a written recommendation to the reigning sovereign regarding whether consent should be granted.
The Council may request additional information from the parties, conduct interviews, and take such other investigative steps as it deems necessary.
The Council shall maintain confidentiality of all information obtained during its investigations, except as necessary to fulfill its duties under this Act.
41. RECOMMENDATIONS NOT BINDING.
The recommendations of the Royal Marriages Council shall be advisory only and shall not bind the reigning sovereign.
The reigning sovereign may grant or withhold consent notwithstanding the recommendation of the Council.
If the reigning sovereign grants consent contrary to a negative recommendation from the Council, the sovereign shall provide a written explanation to the President of the Government and the Speaker of the Federal Assembly.
42. PROCEDURAL RULES.
The Royal Marriages Council shall establish rules for its own proceedings, subject to the approval of the President of the Government.
The Council shall meet as necessary to fulfill its duties under this Act.
A quorum shall consist of four members, including either the chair or the Lord Steward of the Royal Household.
Decisions of the Council shall be made by majority vote.
43. ANNUAL REPORTING.
The Royal Marriages Council shall prepare an annual report on its activities, which shall be submitted to the Cortes Federales through the President of the Government.
The report shall not disclose confidential information about specific marriage requests but shall provide general information about the Council's operations and any recommendations for amendments to this Act.
PART X SPECIAL PROVISIONS.
44. MARRIAGE REGISTRATION.
All marriages of members of the royal family shall be registered with the Royal Household within thirty days of solemnization.
The Royal Household shall maintain a permanent register of royal marriages, which shall be a public record open to inspection.
The register shall include:
The names and titles of the parties;
The date and place of the marriage;
Whether royal consent was required and, if so, the date consent was granted;
Any relevant information regarding renunciations, naturalizations, or other matters affecting succession rights.
45. PROVISIONS FOR HEIRS APPARENT.
When the heir apparent or heir presumptive to the Crown marries, their spouse shall be styled "prince consort" or "princess consort" (lowercase to distinguish from a Prince Consort who is married to a reigning Queen) and shall be entitled to the style of "Royal Highness."
The specific title and precedence of a prince consort or princess consort to an heir shall be determined by Letters Patent issued by the reigning sovereign.
Upon the accession of a male heir to the throne, his wife (princess consort) shall become Queen Consort and shall be styled "Her Majesty."
Upon the accession of a female heir to the throne, her husband (prince consort) shall become Prince Consort and shall be styled "His Royal Highness" in accordance with Section 13 of this Act.
46. PROTECTION OF EXISTING MARRIAGES.
Nothing in this Act shall affect the validity or succession rights of any marriage contracted before the commencement of this Act.
All persons who were within the line of succession at the time this Act commenced shall remain in the line of succession, provided they were lawfully married according to the laws and customs in effect at the time of their marriage.
47. EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES.
If a marriage is contracted in emergency circumstances where it is impossible to obtain royal consent in advance (such as due to war, natural disaster, or serious illness), the parties may marry without consent provided that:
They seek consent retroactively as soon as circumstances permit and in any event within six months of the marriage;
They can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Royal Marriages Council that the emergency circumstances were genuine.
If retroactive consent is denied, the provisions of Section 5 regarding succession rights shall apply.
PART XI AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING LEGISLATION.
48. AMENDMENT TO ROYAL HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT ACT, 1699.
In subsection (1), the phrase "the Queen Consort or King Consort" is amended to read "the Queen Consort or Prince Consort";
All other references to "King Consort" in the Royal Household Management Act, 1699 shall be read as "Prince Consort".
This amendment clarifies that the husband of a Queen Regnant shall be styled "Prince Consort" in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
49. RELATIONSHIP TO SUCCESSION TO THE THRONE ACT, 1700.
This Act supplements and provides detailed implementation of Section 5(4) and Section 5(5) of the Succession to the Throne Act, 1700 regarding marriages of members of the royal family.
The Royal Marriages Council established by this Act shall advise the reigning sovereign on marriage consent matters, which advice the sovereign shall consider alongside any advice from the Royal House Council established by the Succession to the Throne Act, 1700.
To the extent any conflict exists between this Act and the Succession to the Throne Act, 1700 regarding marriage requirements or procedures, this Act shall prevail as the more specific and comprehensive legislation.
PART XII FINAL PROVISIONS.
50. RELATIONSHIP TO ROYAL PREROGATIVE.
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the authority of the reigning sovereign to issue regulations governing the House of Inti-Carrillo, provided such regulations are consistent with this Act.
In the event of any conflict between this Act and regulations issued by the reigning sovereign, this Act shall prevail.
This Act supplements and implements the Proclamation but does not replace or supersede its provisions.
52. CONSISTENCY WITH CONSTITUTIONAL VALUES.
This Act shall be interpreted in accordance with the democratic principles, constitutional values, and respect for human dignity enshrined in the Proclamation of Punta Santiago.
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to diminish the constitutional powers of the sovereign as established in Chapter III of the Proclamation.
This Act applies equally to consorts regardless of their gender, ensuring compliance with constitutional equality principles.
Standards for staff employment and administration;
Coordination between the Office of the Royal Consort and government departments;
Any other administrative matters necessary for effective implementation.
All regulations promulgated under this Act shall be published in the Federal Gazette and shall be subject to review by the Cortes Federales.
The Secretary of the Interior shall prepare and publish a consolidated version of royal household legislation incorporating the provisions of this Act.
Determine whether actions taken by a consort comply with the constitutional limitations established by this Act;
Resolve disputes regarding financial appropriations or expenditures;
Interpret ambiguous provisions of this Act;
Determine whether regulations promulgated under this Act exceed statutory authority.
Decisions of the High Court regarding this Act shall be final and binding on all parties.
55. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS.
If a person is serving as consort at the time this Act comes into force, that person shall continue as consort under the provisions of this Act.
The Office of the Royal Consort shall be established within six months of this Act coming into force if a consort is in office at that time.
The initial Civil List appropriation for a consort serving at the time this Act comes into force shall be established within six months.
Any existing arrangements for support of the consort that are in place when this Act comes into force shall continue until replaced by arrangements under this Act.
56. AMENDMENTS.
This Act may be amended by an Act of the Cortes Federales in accordance with ordinary legislative procedures.
Any amendment that would substantially alter the requirements for royal consent, the qualifications of persons marrying into the royal family, or the provisions regarding Queen Regnant and Prince Consort shall require:
The assent of the reigning sovereign; and
A two-thirds vote in the Federal Assembly.
57. COMMENCEMENT.
This Act shall come into force on such date as the reigning sovereign may appoint by proclamation, but not earlier than thirty days after receiving Royal Assent.
The provisions of this Act shall apply to all marriages contracted on or after the date of commencement.
This Act shall apply to all of the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie.
This Act shall not become law unless it has been given Royal Assent.
In the event any provision or part of this Act is found to be invalid or unenforceable, only that particular provision or part so found, and not the entire Act, will be inoperative.
