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| − | The Kingdom of Brasland was | + | The Kingdom of Brasland was founded in 1698. Its first sovereign was Friedrich Balkronn, known as King Friedrich I. His descendants have continued to rule over Brasland ever since. |
| − | == | + | == Rulers of Brasland == |
*[[Frederick I]] (1698-1729) | *[[Frederick I]] (1698-1729) | ||
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== Line of succession to the Throne == | == Line of succession to the Throne == | ||
| − | The succession to the throne of Brasland is governed by agnatic primogeniture. Under this system, only male line descendants from King | + | The succession to the throne of Brasland is governed by agnatic primogeniture. Under this system, only male line descendants from King Friedrich I are allowed to succeed. If all male lines become extinct, the female who is nearest in kinship to the last monarch succeeds to the throne. |
| − | *His Royal Highness | + | '''Line of succession to the throne''' |
| − | *His Royal Highness Prince | + | |
| − | *His Royal Highness Prince | + | *1. His Royal Highness Prince Leopold (*1992) |
| − | *His | + | *2. His Royal Highness Prince Stephan (*1967) |
| − | *His Highness Prince | + | *3. His Royal Highness Prince Peter (*1993) |
| − | *His Highness Prince | + | *4. His Highness Prince Ludwig (*1995) |
| − | *His Highness Prince | + | *5. His Highness Prince Wenzel of Balkronn (*2019) |
| − | *His Highness Prince | + | *6. His Highness Prince Felix (*2000) |
| − | *His Highness Prince | + | *7. His Highness Prince Josef (*2002) |
| − | *His Highness Prince Emanuel | + | *8. His Highness Prince Friedrich (*1969) |
| − | *His Highness Prince | + | *9. His Highness Prince Albert (*1974) |
| − | *His Highness Prince | + | *10. His Highness Prince Emanuel of Balkronn (*2008) |
| − | *His Highness Prince Hercules | + | *11. His Highness Prince Maximilian (*1942) |
| − | *His Highness Prince Adam | + | *12. His Highness Prince Anton (*1977) |
| − | *His Highness Prince Ulrich | + | *13. His Highness Prince Hercules of Balkronn (*2008) |
| + | *14. His Highness Prince Adam of Balkronn (*2010) | ||
| + | *15. His Highness Prince Ulrich of Balkronn (*2016) | ||
== Court == | == Court == | ||
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*'''Head of the Military Household:''' Colonel Johann Krauss. | *'''Head of the Military Household:''' Colonel Johann Krauss. | ||
*'''Aides-de-camp:''' Colonel Dietrich von Heusser; Colonel Gustav Rosenberg; Major Adam Fühlenschaft; Major Thomas Schmidt-Heller; Major Philipp Norrberg; Commander Klaus Hauser; Commander Eberhard von Bittker. | *'''Aides-de-camp:''' Colonel Dietrich von Heusser; Colonel Gustav Rosenberg; Major Adam Fühlenschaft; Major Thomas Schmidt-Heller; Major Philipp Norrberg; Commander Klaus Hauser; Commander Eberhard von Bittker. | ||
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*'''Personal Secretary:''' Miss Tatjana Brecht. | *'''Personal Secretary:''' Miss Tatjana Brecht. | ||
*'''Ladies-in-waiting:''' [[Max von Lindau|Countess Franziska von Lindau]]; Countess Annunciata von Thalensee; Baroness Lucie von Grass; [[Ulrich von Wartenbuch|Mrs Nora von Wartenbuch]]. | *'''Ladies-in-waiting:''' [[Max von Lindau|Countess Franziska von Lindau]]; Countess Annunciata von Thalensee; Baroness Lucie von Grass; [[Ulrich von Wartenbuch|Mrs Nora von Wartenbuch]]. | ||
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| − | === Household of T.R.H. Prince Stephan | + | === Household of T.R.H. Prince Stephan === |
*'''Private Secretary:''' Major Cuno von Magnat. | *'''Private Secretary:''' Major Cuno von Magnat. | ||
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*'''Aides-de-camp:''' Major Ulrich Fuchs. | *'''Aides-de-camp:''' Major Ulrich Fuchs. | ||
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The heir to the throne is the ''Crown Prince'' and bears the style of ''Royal Highness''. His consort is the Crown Princess and shares the same style. | The heir to the throne is the ''Crown Prince'' and bears the style of ''Royal Highness''. His consort is the Crown Princess and shares the same style. | ||
| − | + | On 2019, King Georg IV modified the House Laws (Hausgesetze) of the ruling family, especifically the part concerning titles and styles of its members. The new indications state the following: | |
| + | *- From now on, the children of the King and Crown Prince, as well as the children of the sons of the King and Crown Prince, will bear the title Prince(ss) of Brasland with the style of Royal Highness. Other male line descendants will bear the title Prince(ss) of Balkronn with the style of Highness. | ||
| + | *- The said changes will apply to individuals born within marriages that fulfil the dynastic requirements established in the Statutes of the Royal House. | ||
| + | *- The members of the Royal House who were born before these changes will keep their current titles and styles, except for the children of Their Highnesses Prince Albert and Prince Anton. | ||
== Royal House and Royal Family == | == Royal House and Royal Family == | ||
| − | The members of the Royal House are all those who are Princes and Princesses of Brasland. | + | The members of the Royal House are all those who are Princes and Princesses of Brasland. Some of their privileges are: |
| − | The members of the royal family are generally all those who descend from a Braslander king. The Sovereign is the one who personally decides | + | - If they are legally prosecuted, only the King can judge them. |
| + | - They have diplomatic passport. | ||
| + | - Their security is in charge of the State. | ||
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| + | The members of the royal family are generally all those who descend from a Braslander king. The Sovereign is the one who personally decides who has this status, which does not bring any special privilege, unless the person also has membership in the Royal House. | ||
== Royal residences == | == Royal residences == | ||
| − | The Crown owns most of the royal residences, as well as grace and favour properties that are leased to people close to the King and the Court. | + | The Crown owns most of the royal residences, as well as ''grace and favour'' properties that are leased to people close to the King and the Court. The Crown is also the owner of real estate properties and agricultural lands, whose profits are used to pay for some of the costs of the monarchy. Some of the main royal residences owned by the Crown are: |
*'''[[Royal Palace]]''': the King's official residence in Markund. | *'''[[Royal Palace]]''': the King's official residence in Markund. | ||
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*'''[[Order of St Nicholas]]''' | *'''[[Order of St Nicholas]]''' | ||
*'''[[Order of Amalia]]''' | *'''[[Order of Amalia]]''' | ||
| − | *'''Order of Merit:''' founded in 1920 by King | + | *'''Order of Merit:''' founded in 1920 by King Friedrich V. It is awarded upon the government's advice to Braslander and foreign citizens who have distinguished themselves in their services to the nation in different fields. It has five grades: Knight Grand Cross, Knight Commander, Commander, Officer, Member. |
| − | *'''Order of the House of Balkronn:''' instituted in 1875 by King | + | *'''Order of the House of Balkronn:''' instituted in 1875 by King Georg II. It is awarded to distinguish personal service to the King or a member of the royal family. The Order is conferred at the discretion of the King alone. It has five grades: Knight Grand Cross, Knight Commander, Commander, Knight 1st Class, Knight. |
*'''George Medal:''' founded in 1974 by Queen Regent Charlotte to honour her late husband, George III. It is granted once a year to a Braslander or foreign citizen who has made great contributions to international dialogue and cooperation. | *'''George Medal:''' founded in 1974 by Queen Regent Charlotte to honour her late husband, George III. It is granted once a year to a Braslander or foreign citizen who has made great contributions to international dialogue and cooperation. | ||
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The members of the royal family that receive an annual allowance to cover for both their official and private expenses are: | The members of the royal family that receive an annual allowance to cover for both their official and private expenses are: | ||
| − | * | + | *The King |
| − | * | + | *Queen Charlotte |
| − | * | + | *Prince Leopold and Princess Isabelle |
| − | * | + | *Princess Maria Olimpia |
| − | + | *Princess Maria Amelia | |
| − | + | *Princess Auguste | |
| − | + | *Prince Stephan | |
| − | * | + | *Prince Peter |
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| − | When a member of the Royal House | + | When a member of the Royal House marries a foreign royal and settles abroad, Parliament grants them a one-time allowance, after which they no longer benefit from State funds. |
| − | == The Balkronn | + | == The Balkronn Fund == |
| − | In 2012, King | + | In 2012, King Georg IV ceded all his private assets to a foundation called The Balkronn Fund. These are: |
* 500,000 acres of agricultural holdings in continental Brasland, which includes woodland and real estate properties. They are exploited commercially or rented to farmers. | * 500,000 acres of agricultural holdings in continental Brasland, which includes woodland and real estate properties. They are exploited commercially or rented to farmers. | ||
| − | * Grünenberg | + | * Schloss Grünenberg: the King's private residence near Markund, which includes a large park and several farms, as well as the surrounding hills and forests. |
| − | * Balkronn | + | * Schloss Balkronn: the royal dynasty's ancestral seat, which includes 5,000 acres that are used for farming. |
* Die Hütte: the King's private estate house in the island of Ostis, which includes 20,000 acres that are used for hunting, agriculture and forestry. They are exploited commercially or rented to farmers. | * Die Hütte: the King's private estate house in the island of Ostis, which includes 20,000 acres that are used for hunting, agriculture and forestry. They are exploited commercially or rented to farmers. | ||
| − | * Kronburg | + | * Schloss Kronburg: the King's private estate in the Braslander Alps, which includes 30,000 acres that are used for hunting as well as for agriculture and forestry. They are exploited commercially or rented to farmers. |
* A vast investment portfolio estimated in 1 billion US dollars. | * A vast investment portfolio estimated in 1 billion US dollars. | ||
| − | * A large collection of works of art (paintings, sculptures | + | * A large collection of works of art (paintings, sculptures, furniture, etc) and jewels (tiaras, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, etc). |
| − | The | + | The Fund has the responsibility of managing the properties, which are always at the King's disposal. The earnings are either reinvested or used for charitable purposes. A portion of the earnings are given to the King, and he uses them at his own discretion, as well as to provide for certain members of the royal family who do not have the means to support themselves in a way suitable to their rank. |
| − | The Balkronn | + | The Balkronn Fund is managed by a board of eleven members, whose chairman is always the Sovereign. These are: |
* H.M. [[George IV|the King]], Chairman | * H.M. [[George IV|the King]], Chairman | ||
Revision as of 15:35, 17 May 2020
The Kingdom of Brasland was founded in 1698. Its first sovereign was Friedrich Balkronn, known as King Friedrich I. His descendants have continued to rule over Brasland ever since.
Contents
Rulers of Brasland
- Frederick I (1698-1729)
- Frederick II (1729-1767)
- Frederick III (1757-1806)
- Paul I (1806-1822)
- George I (1822-1855)
- George II (1855-1881)
- Frederick IV (1881-1918)
- Frederick V (1918-1960)
- George III (1960-1969)
- Paul II (1969-1994)
- George IV (2009-)
Line of succession to the Throne
The succession to the throne of Brasland is governed by agnatic primogeniture. Under this system, only male line descendants from King Friedrich I are allowed to succeed. If all male lines become extinct, the female who is nearest in kinship to the last monarch succeeds to the throne.
Line of succession to the throne
- 1. His Royal Highness Prince Leopold (*1992)
- 2. His Royal Highness Prince Stephan (*1967)
- 3. His Royal Highness Prince Peter (*1993)
- 4. His Highness Prince Ludwig (*1995)
- 5. His Highness Prince Wenzel of Balkronn (*2019)
- 6. His Highness Prince Felix (*2000)
- 7. His Highness Prince Josef (*2002)
- 8. His Highness Prince Friedrich (*1969)
- 9. His Highness Prince Albert (*1974)
- 10. His Highness Prince Emanuel of Balkronn (*2008)
- 11. His Highness Prince Maximilian (*1942)
- 12. His Highness Prince Anton (*1977)
- 13. His Highness Prince Hercules of Balkronn (*2008)
- 14. His Highness Prince Adam of Balkronn (*2010)
- 15. His Highness Prince Ulrich of Balkronn (*2016)
Court
The Court is the organisation that supports the King and the members of the royal family in both the public and private aspects of their lives.
- Grand Master of the Court: Count Klaus von Innerwitz.
- Grand Chamberlain: Prince Johannes Engelbert von Altenhaus.
- Grand Marshal: Count Alain von Bierry.
- Master of Ceremonies: Count Ferdinand von Lüdenstein.
- Master of the Diplomatic Corps: Baron Oliver von Flick.
- Master of the Horse: Baron Ludwig von Tegglen.
- Master of the Hunt: Baron Hubert de Massigny.
- Master of Honours: Count Stefan von Henslen.
- Treasurer of the Court: Mr. Heinz Berger.
- Master of the Household: Mr. Ludwig von Lauris.
- Head of the Medical Household: Dr. Anton Barbera.
- Head of the Spiritual Household: Father Eubert von Kloss.
- Director of the Royal Archives: Professor Jakob Ötker.
- Director of the Royal Collection: Count Timotheus von Berg.
- Superintendent of the Royal Palace: Mr. Johann Schleisser.
- Superintendent of Grünenberg Castle: Mrs. Friede Dahl.
- Superintendent of Reutherhof Palace: Mr. Alfred Schmidt.
- Superintendent of the Summer Palace: M. François Delorme.
Household of H.M. the King
- Private Secretary: Miss Ena de Mahlberg.
- Deputy Private Secretary: Mr. Rolf Hansen.
- Personal Secretary: Mrs. Helene Winborn.
- Head of the Communications Office: Mrs. Barbara Hegel.
- Head of the Military Household: Colonel Johann Krauss.
- Aides-de-camp: Colonel Dietrich von Heusser; Colonel Gustav Rosenberg; Major Adam Fühlenschaft; Major Thomas Schmidt-Heller; Major Philipp Norrberg; Commander Klaus Hauser; Commander Eberhard von Bittker.
Household of H.M. Queen Charlotte
- Grand Mistress: the Duchess de Pottin.
- Private Secretary: Colonel Fritz von Harstein.
- Personal Secretary: Miss Tatjana Brecht.
- Ladies-in-waiting: Countess Franziska von Lindau; Countess Annunciata von Thalensee; Baroness Lucie von Grass; Mrs Nora von Wartenbuch.
Household of H.R.H. Princess Maria Olimpia
- Private Secretary: Major Andreas Rosewski.
- Ladies-in-waiting: Baroness Marie Caroline von Valsassina; Countess Helene von Lindau; Baroness Helene von Lottenburg.
Household of H.R.H. Princess Maria Amelia
- Private Secretary: Colonel Georg Steinbrenn.
- Ladies-in-waiting: Princess Cecilie von Lorensberg; Countess Amelia von Innerwitz; Countess Julia von Marignan.
Household of H.R.H. Princess Auguste
- Private Secretary: Major Wolf Braun.
- Ladies-in-waiting: Countess Luise von Barten; Mrs Ida von Schimmelpfein; Baroness Oktavia von Waldenbock.
Household of T.R.H. Prince Stephan
- Private Secretary: Major Cuno von Magnat.
- Aides-de-camp: Major Ulrich Fuchs.
Titles and styles
The Sovereign bears the title King of Brasland and the style of Majesty. His consort bears the title of Queen and the same style.
The heir to the throne is the Crown Prince and bears the style of Royal Highness. His consort is the Crown Princess and shares the same style.
On 2019, King Georg IV modified the House Laws (Hausgesetze) of the ruling family, especifically the part concerning titles and styles of its members. The new indications state the following:
- - From now on, the children of the King and Crown Prince, as well as the children of the sons of the King and Crown Prince, will bear the title Prince(ss) of Brasland with the style of Royal Highness. Other male line descendants will bear the title Prince(ss) of Balkronn with the style of Highness.
- - The said changes will apply to individuals born within marriages that fulfil the dynastic requirements established in the Statutes of the Royal House.
- - The members of the Royal House who were born before these changes will keep their current titles and styles, except for the children of Their Highnesses Prince Albert and Prince Anton.
Royal House and Royal Family
The members of the Royal House are all those who are Princes and Princesses of Brasland. Some of their privileges are:
- If they are legally prosecuted, only the King can judge them. - They have diplomatic passport. - Their security is in charge of the State.
The members of the royal family are generally all those who descend from a Braslander king. The Sovereign is the one who personally decides who has this status, which does not bring any special privilege, unless the person also has membership in the Royal House.
Royal residences
The Crown owns most of the royal residences, as well as grace and favour properties that are leased to people close to the King and the Court. The Crown is also the owner of real estate properties and agricultural lands, whose profits are used to pay for some of the costs of the monarchy. Some of the main royal residences owned by the Crown are:
- Royal Palace: the King's official residence in Markund.
- Reutherhof Palace: residence of junior members of the royal family in Markund.
- Summer Palace: the King's official residence in Halvan.
- Marsburg Castle: it is used for official guests.
- Hetzendorf Palace: Queen Charlotte's official residence in Markund.
- Speinburg Castle: the Duchess of Lansborn's official residence.
- Merkurvilla: Princess Helena's official residence in Markund.
Royal Honours
- Order of St Nicholas
- Order of Amalia
- Order of Merit: founded in 1920 by King Friedrich V. It is awarded upon the government's advice to Braslander and foreign citizens who have distinguished themselves in their services to the nation in different fields. It has five grades: Knight Grand Cross, Knight Commander, Commander, Officer, Member.
- Order of the House of Balkronn: instituted in 1875 by King Georg II. It is awarded to distinguish personal service to the King or a member of the royal family. The Order is conferred at the discretion of the King alone. It has five grades: Knight Grand Cross, Knight Commander, Commander, Knight 1st Class, Knight.
- George Medal: founded in 1974 by Queen Regent Charlotte to honour her late husband, George III. It is granted once a year to a Braslander or foreign citizen who has made great contributions to international dialogue and cooperation.
Finances
Every year the State assigns a budget to cover the expenses of the members of the royal family that perform official duties.
The members of the royal family that receive an annual allowance to cover for both their official and private expenses are:
- The King
- Queen Charlotte
- Prince Leopold and Princess Isabelle
- Princess Maria Olimpia
- Princess Maria Amelia
- Princess Auguste
- Prince Stephan
- Prince Peter
When a member of the Royal House marries a foreign royal and settles abroad, Parliament grants them a one-time allowance, after which they no longer benefit from State funds.
The Balkronn Fund
In 2012, King Georg IV ceded all his private assets to a foundation called The Balkronn Fund. These are:
- 500,000 acres of agricultural holdings in continental Brasland, which includes woodland and real estate properties. They are exploited commercially or rented to farmers.
- Schloss Grünenberg: the King's private residence near Markund, which includes a large park and several farms, as well as the surrounding hills and forests.
- Schloss Balkronn: the royal dynasty's ancestral seat, which includes 5,000 acres that are used for farming.
- Die Hütte: the King's private estate house in the island of Ostis, which includes 20,000 acres that are used for hunting, agriculture and forestry. They are exploited commercially or rented to farmers.
- Schloss Kronburg: the King's private estate in the Braslander Alps, which includes 30,000 acres that are used for hunting as well as for agriculture and forestry. They are exploited commercially or rented to farmers.
- A vast investment portfolio estimated in 1 billion US dollars.
- A large collection of works of art (paintings, sculptures, furniture, etc) and jewels (tiaras, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, etc).
The Fund has the responsibility of managing the properties, which are always at the King's disposal. The earnings are either reinvested or used for charitable purposes. A portion of the earnings are given to the King, and he uses them at his own discretion, as well as to provide for certain members of the royal family who do not have the means to support themselves in a way suitable to their rank.
The Balkronn Fund is managed by a board of eleven members, whose chairman is always the Sovereign. These are:
- H.M. the King, Chairman
- H.R.H. Princess Maria Olimpia
- H.R.H. Prince Stephan
- H.H. Prince Albert
- Mr. Eugen von Prach
- Mr. Karl-Heinz Goldegg
- Mr. Ludwig Kerstorn
- Mr. Jakob Meisner
- The Marquis de Pottin
- H.III.H. Countess Vittoria von Reuthen
- Miss Florentine Stuben
