Nossian Monarchy

The Nossian Monarchy, usually referred to as The Princely Crown, is a constitutional institution and historic office of Principality of Nossia. The monarchy comprises the reigning prince, his or her family, and the household organization which supports and facilitates the monarch in the exercise of his duties and prerogatives. The monarch and their immediate family undertake various official, ceremonial, diplomatic and representational duties. The Nossian Monarchy is currently represented by Carlo I and his presumptive heir, Ivano, Duke of Massac.

Succession
In the succession of the reigning prince, dynasts who are "born in the blue" are preferred. On the unavalibility of these, the most closely related dynast by blood shall be chosen. The heir-apparent to the Nossian throne is known by the title of Duke of Massac. On the lack of a dynast for the reigning house, the Princely Parliament shall be assembled on an extraordinary session, to decide on the new ruling dynasty of the Principality.

Ceremonial
The ceremonial of the institution of the Nossian monarchy covers rites developed to demonstrate power by pomp and majesty. Some of the ceremonies performed by the Nossian prince include:

Enthronement
The enthronement of the then-pretender, confirming him as the Prince of the Nossians, in a elaborate ceremony on the Palasso Salina, the seat of the Nossian parliament.

Opening of Parliament
The Prince delivers the Speech from the Throne, outlining the government's agenda for the first legislative period, opening the parliament for the first six months.

Reenactment of the March on Palco
Every 05 January, the Prince, along the 1st Princely Cavalry Division and the 1st Princely Infantry Division, reenact the March on Palco, as done on the day the capital was retaken from the Lifréians.

Reenactment of the Princely Acclamation
Reenactment of the Acclamation of Carlo I as the Nossian monarch.

Consecration of the Princely Crown
Every 09 July, the Prince again reenacts the consecration of the Princely Crown to the patron saint of the Principality, Saint Paulina, confirming her as the patron of the Nossian monarchy and the Princely Family.