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Article 8 — Embodiment of the State

  1. The Sovereign embodies the unity, continuity, dignity, and authority of the State.
  2. Sovereign authority is vested in the person of the Sovereign and is transmitted through lawful succession in accordance with the Crown.
  3. Acts performed by the Sovereign in public capacity are acts of State.
  4. The style, titles, and insignia of the Sovereign are determined by Royal House Law or by Sovereign Decree.
  5. Public oaths and affirmations shall be sworn to the Crown as provided by law.