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Title IV — The Royal House

This title governs the composition, internal law, and dynastic affairs of the Royal House.


Chapter 1 — Royal House Law

ArticleTitleDescription
Article 22Royal House LawMatters concerning the Royal House are governed exclusively by Royal House Law, dynastic tradition, and Sovereign Decree.
Article 23ScopeUnless expressly provided otherwise, matters of the Royal House do not fall within the jurisdiction of ordinary courts or the scope of the Codes.
Article 24Dynastic MattersDynastic matters include:; Dynastic matters also include:.

Chapter 2 — Succession and Regency

ArticleTitleDescription
Article 25Automatic SuccessionUpon the demise or abdication of the Sovereign, the Crown passes immediately and automatically in accordance with Royal House Law. No interregnum shall occur.
Article 26RegencyWhere the Sovereign is incapacitated or a minor, sovereign authority shall be exercised by a Regent in accordance with Royal House Law.
Article 27AbdicationThe Sovereign may abdicate by solemn written instrument; The instrument shall be signed by the Sovereign and shall state the effective time of abdication; unless otherwise stated, abdication takes effect upon authentication.