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The line of '''{{w|succession}}''' to the [[Monarchy of Superior|Superian throne]] is determined by {{w|absolute primogeniture}}. The current line of succession was determined following the passage of the [[Equal Inheritance Act of 2016]], which abolished male-preference primogeniture that was established in 1937. Before 1937, the Superian monarchy followed {{w|salic law}} inheritance, in which females were completely barred from inheriting the throne, regardless of age and status. The royal line of succession is solely designed by [[Parliament of Superior|Parliament]].

King [[William II of Superior|William II]] is the monarch, and his {{w|heir apparent}} is his son, [[Prince Henry of Lakota]]. Following Prince Henry is his younger brother, [[Prince George the Younger of Superior|Prince George the Younger]], while third-in-line is Prince George's twin sister, [[Princess Alexandra of Superior|Princess Alexandra]]. Following his children, fourth-in-line to the throne is William's younger brother [[Prince August, Duke of Madison]], followed by the Duke's children, [[Prince Thomas, Count of Edgerton]], [[Prince Frederick of Madsion|Prince Frederick]], and [[Prince Arthur of Madison|Prince Arthur]].

Since the death of Queen [[Anne of Superior|Anne]], a majority of figures that are apart of the line of succession are apart of the [[House of Welfburg]], who replaced the {{w|House of Hanover}} as the ruling house with the ascension of King [[William I of Superior|William I]]. However, the line of succession also includes members of foreign houses and noble families, both in the present and in the past. From 1868 to 1938, the line of succession was also considered a continuation of the line of succession of the monarchy of [[Hanover]] from 1868 to 1938. However, this claim would end with the ascension of Queen Anne, as Hanoverian salic law prevented the line to continue with her.
[[File:Throne Room Ajuda Palace Lisbon.jpg|300px|thumb|The royal throne room of [[Superior]] in [[Heartland Palace]].]]
==Eligibility==
The Crown of Superior is passed through {{w|absolute primogeniture}}, in which the eldest child of the monarch, regardless of gender, is eligible to inherit the throne. The use of absolute primogeniture is relatively new to the Superian monarchy, with it being implemented following the passage of the [[Equal Inheritance Act of 2016]]. Prior to 2016, The Superian crown passed through the special {{w|male-preference primogeniture}} system, where male royals were prioritized over female royals, though female royals with direct lineage to the monarch held a special prioritized status. This system was implemented in 1937, and was pushed by the sickly and childless [[George III of Superior|George III]], who wanted his sister, [[Anne of Superior|Anne]], to become his successor rather than his distant German-aligned cousin. Prior to 1937, the Superian crown passed through {{w|salic law}}, which completely barred royal women from ascending to the throne.

In accordance with recent royal law, only the descendants of [[George I of Superior|George I]] are allowed to be apart of the line of succession, however every member of the modern line of succession are direct descendents of [[Anne of Superior|Anne]] and [[Christian, Prince Consort of Superior|Prince Consort Christian]]. Superian citizenship or residence is not a requirement for being apart of the line of succession, resulting in some members of foreign royalty and nobility being included, most notably the Sierran noble [[House of Bidwell]].
==Ascension==
In Superior, upon the death or abdication of the sovereign, the heir to the throne, presumptive or apparent, is immediately entrusted with the titles and responsibilities of state. If the new sovereign is under the legal age of adulthood, which in Superior is 18, then a regent is entrusted with the duties of state until the sovereign reaches adulthood. If a regent was not already designated by the previous monarch, then one may be appointed by members of the previous monarch's [[Royal Council of Superior|Royal Council]]. For newly-ascended sovereigns, it has been tradition to form an Ascendency Council, which would be made up of advisors that will assist the sovereign as they adjust to their newfound responsibilities. In most cases, members of an ascendency council are appointed the Royal Council following the coronation of the new sovereign.

Procedure following the death or abdication of the previous monarch differ. Upon the death of a sovereign, a period of mourning is declared by [[Parliament of Superior|Parliament]], which has historically lasted until the coronation of their successor. By law, federal employers and public institutes of education are required to grant time off for their employees and students in order to mourn, and flags are required to fly half-mast throughout the duration of the period of mourning. However, if the monarch had abdicated, then a period of celebration is declared, honoring the outgoing sovereign's service to the nation. Periods of celebration are historically declared during the final week of the sovereign's reign and end before the coronation of a new sovereign, and do not mandate time off for federal employees or public school students. 

In theory, a confirmation or coronation ceremony is not required, as a newly-ascended monarch is immediately entrusted with the duties and responsibilities of state enshrined by the [[Constitution of Superior|Constitution]] following the death or abdication of the previous sovereign. By law, upon the succession to the new sovereign pledges allegiance to the people of Superior and the Constitution. However, coronation ceremonies have been a royal Superian tradition, as they display the power and prestige of the monarchy, and are considered events of national pride and unity. By royal tradition, a coronation ceremony has historically occurred at the [[St. Paul Cathedral]] in [[Saint Anthony]]. The sovereign is crowned by a clergyman of the {{w|Lutheran Christianity|Lutheran Christian faith}}, the official faith of the Superian royal family and a majority of Superians. Traditionally, the Archbishop of Saint Anthony, the head of the [[National Lutheran Church of Superior|National Lutheran Church]], has crowned the monarch. According to royal law, a coronation ceremony can only be held for sovereign's of the age of adulthood. 
==Current line of succession==
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! style="background:#CCBBEE; font-size: 95%; color:#000066; border-bottom: 1px solid #aaaaaa; padding: 0 5px 0 5px; text-align:center;" colspan=2|First six in line
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|[[File:Prince Henry of Lakota 2020.png|40px]]||1. [[Prince Henry of Lakota|The Prince of Lakota]]
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|[[File:Prince George of Superior 2018.jpg|40px]]||2. [[Prince George of Superior]]
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|[[File:Princess Alexandra of Superior 2019.jpg|40px]]||3. [[Princess Alexandra of Superior]]
|-
|[[File:Prince August, Duke of Madison (Superior).jpg|40px]]||4. [[Prince August, Duke of Madison|The Duke of Madison]]
|-
|[[File:Prince Thomas, Count of Edgerton.jpeg|40px]]||5. [[Prince Thomas, Count of Edgerton|The Count of Edgerton]]
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|[[File:Prince Frederick of Madison.jpg|40px]]||6. [[Prince Frederick of Madison]]
|}

;Legend
:''Italics'' indicate that the person is either deceased or ineligible for the right to succession.
:[[File:Simple silver crown.svg|15px]] – Former Superian monarch
:[[File:Simple gold crown.svg|15px]] – Current Superian monarch
{{Tree list}}
*[[File:Simple silver crown.svg|15px]] ''[[George I of Superior|King George I]]'' (1819-1878)
**[[File:Simple silver crown.svg|15px]] ''[[George II of Superior|King George II]]'' (1845-1925)
***[[File:Simple silver crown.svg|15px]] ''[[Henry I of Superior|King Henry I]]'' (1879-1934)
****[[File:Simple silver crown.svg|15px]] ''[[George III of Superior|King George III]]'' (1899-1938)
****[[File:Simple silver crown.svg|15px]] ''[[Anne I of Superior|Queen Anne]]'' (1900-1947)
*****[[File:Simple silver crown.svg|15px]] ''[[William I of Superior|King William I]]'' (1930-1992)
******[[File:Simple silver crown.svg|15px]] [[Henry II of Superior|King Henry II]] (1947-1993)
******[[File:Simple silver crown.svg|15px]] '''[[Christian I of Superior|King Christian I]]''' (b. 1949)
*******[[File:Simple gold crown.svg|15px]] '''[[William II of Superior|King William II]]''' (b. 1975)
********'''(1)''' ''[[Prince Henry of Lakota]]'' (b. 2000)
********'''(2)''' ''[[Prince George of Superior]]'' (b. 2004)
********'''(3)''' ''[[Princess Alexandra of Superior]]'' (b. 2004
*******'''(4)''' ''[[Prince August, Duke of Madison]]'' (b. 1979)
********'''(5)''' ''[[Prince Thomas, Count of Edgerton]]'' (b. 1998)
********'''(6)''' ''[[Prince Frederick of Madison]]'' (b. 2005)
********'''(7)''' ''[[Prince Arthur of Madison]]'' (b. 2008)
*******'''(8)''' ''[[Princess Anna, Landgravine of Bismarck]]'' (b. 1988)
********'''(9)''' ''[[Prince Andrew of Bismarck]] (b. 2020)
******'''(10)''' ''[[Prince Ernst, Duke of Rochester]]'' (b. 1950)
*******'''(11)''' ''[[Prince Christian, Lord Byron]]'' (b. 1976)
********'''(12)''' ''[[Prince Jakob of Rochester]] (b. 2006)
********'''(13)''' ''[[Princess Katherine of Rochester]] (b. 2009)
********'''(14)''' ''[[Prince Samuel of Rochester]] (b. 2011)
*******'''(15)''' ''[[Princess Charlotte of Rochester]] (b. 1983)
*******'''(16)''' ''[[Princess Emma of Rochester]] (b. 1983)
*******'''(17)''' ''[[Prince Leon of Rochester]] (b. 1989)
*******'''(18)''' ''[[Princess Ava of Rochester]] (b. 1991)
******'''(19)''' ''[[Marie Josephine, Princess Royal]]'' (b. 1954)
*****''[[Prince Augustus, Duke of Pierre]]'' (1931-1999)
*****''[[Prince Andrew, Landgrave of New Hamburg]]'' (1933-1950)
****''[[Princess Maria, Landgravine of Des Moines]]'' (1907-1981)
***''[[Prince George, Duke of Minneapolis]]'' (1882-1957)
***''[[Prince Christian, Landgrave of Madison]]'' (1882-1967)
***''[[Princess Wilhelmina, Duchess of Augustus]]'' (1884-1954)
**''[[Princess Frederica, Landgravine of New Brandenburg]]'' (1848-1926)
**''[[Princess Marie, Duchess of Duluth]]'' (1849-1904)
{{Tree list/end}}

==See also==
*[[Superian prince]]
*[[Superian princess]]
*[[Presidential line of succession in Superior]]
*[[Monarchy of Superior]]
[[Category:Monarchy of Superior]]
[[Category:Succession to the Superian throne]]
[[Category:Superian royal family]]
[[Category:Lines of succession]]