Monarch of Montenaro

The monarch is the head of state and ruler of the Kingdom of Montenaro. The reigning monarch is Queen Margaret.

## Royal House

The family's dynastic name may be Delacourt; certainly it was beginning with the reign of Queen Margaret. However, on a document in the possession of Queen Margaret showing the royal families of Belgravia and Montenaro, they are referred to as "The Belgravians" and "The Montenaros," respectively, clouding the issue.

## Constitutional Monarchy

The monarch is assisted in the governance of the kingdom by a prime minister.

## Royal Residence

The official home of the sovereign of Montenaro is the Montenaro Royal Palace.

## Succession

Montenaro has a hereditary monarchy in which the crown is passed down the royal bloodline. Women are eligible to inherit the throne, a custom that nearby ally Aldovia adopted in 2019.

## Coronation

The investiture of the monarch during the coronation appears to mark the formal accession to the throne of Montenaro. The ceremony is overseen by the kingdom's Earl Marshal. It traditionally takes place in the Montenaro National Cathedral. During the coronation of Queen Margaret, the following form was used:

* The coronation procession enters the nave of the cathedral following a trumpet fanfare. The procession is led by an officer of state in robes of office bearing the crown on a cushion of fine, fringed velvet.
* As the procession enters the nave, the traditional coronation anthem Zadok the Priest is performed.
* Two military officers wearing sabers follow, immediately preceding the new sovereign.
* The new monarch enters the nave, followed by six attendants bearing the royal train or mantle.
* Footmen and additional military officers bearing three royal Montenaran banners form the rearguard of the procession, and wait outside the sanctuary once the sovereign processes inside.
* The monarch ascends the chancel steps toward the throne as the choir sings the first words of the coronation anthem.
* The monarch takes formal possession of the throne, after which the assembled congregation is also seated as the coronation anthem concludes.

* The primate of Montenaro, an archbishop, steps before the throne and administers the coronation oath, using the following form:

* Archbishop*: Is Your Majesty willing and able to take the sacred oath to uphold the laws and customs of the sovereign nation of Montenaro, and to protect her against enemies without and within?*
* Monarch: *I am wiling and able.*
* Archbishop: *Then repeat after me. I, [given and dynastic names] | will rule with compassion, extending justice and mercy to all my people.* [The monarch repeats the words of the oath. Thereafter, the archbishop delivers to the monarch a golden scepter, which is held in the right hand.]

* Monarch: *All this I have promised I will perform as champion of my beloved country and her people.*

* The archbishop then holds aloft the crown and those assembled stand.
* Archbishop: *In accordance with law and custom, I crown you, [given and dynastic names], Queen [or king] of Montenaro.*
* The archbishop places the crown on the sovereign's head and turns to the congregation and calls out *Long live The Queen* [or King]! The congregation responds with the same phrase.
* The monarch then accepts the fealty of those present, who approach the throne one at a time to make obeisance and kiss the royal hand.

## Coronation Regalia

The coronation regalia consist of a golden scepter which is given to the monarch during the ceremony. During the coronation of Queen Margaret, a diamond tiara was used rather than a crown. The Queen wore a long, white gown with a grand train and short mantle, all embroidered throughout with gold threadwork. She also wore long, white opera gloves and the tiara was accompanied by a diamond parure comprising earrings and a necklace.

## Arms

No official description of the royal arms of Montenaro has been released, but publicly available images suggest the following possible blazon: *Quarterly, first Argent or Cendrée an unknown charge Sable, second Or three bonfires Sable one and two, third Argent or Cendrée three wavy charges Sable in pale, fourth Or three coronets Sable. For a crest, a great helm Proper affronté bearing upon a cap Vert a coronet Or. For supporters, dexter a stag rampant Proper attired Or, sinister a unicorn Argent, armed, crined, and unglued Or. For a motto, an unknown motto (possibly* Veritas \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Justicia*) in the compartment below the shield with three roses Argent seeded Proper between their foliage Vert.*

## List of Monarchs of Montenaro

* Judith the Brave
* King Dennis
* Queen Margaret