Succession to the Superian throne

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The line of succession to the Superian throne is determined by 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 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.

King William II is the monarch, and his heir apparent is his son, Prince Henry of Lakota. Following Prince Henry is his younger brother, Prince George the Younger, while third-in-line is Prince George's twin sister, 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, and Prince Arthur.

Since the death of Queen Anne, a majority of figures that are apart of the line of succession are apart of the House of Welfburg, who replaced the House of Hanover as the ruling house with the ascension of King 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.

The royal throne room of Superior in Heartland Palace.

Eligibility

The Crown of Superior is passed through 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 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, who wanted his sister, Anne, to become his successor rather than his distant German-aligned cousin. Prior to 1937, the Superian crown passed through salic law, which completely barred royal women from ascending to the throne.

In accordance with recent royal law, only the descendants of 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 and 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. 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, 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 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 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, 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

First six in line
Prince Henry of Lakota 2020.png 1. The Prince of Lakota
Prince George of Superior 2018.jpg 2. Prince George of Superior
Princess Alexandra of Superior 2019.jpg 3. Princess Alexandra of Superior
Prince August, Duke of Madison (Superior).jpg 4. The Duke of Madison
Prince Thomas, Count of Edgerton.jpeg 5. The Count of Edgerton
Prince Frederick of Madison.jpg 6. Prince Frederick of Madison
Legend
Italics indicate that the person is either deceased or ineligible for the right to succession.
Simple silver crown.svg – Former Superian monarch
Simple gold crown.svg – Current Superian monarch

See also

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