Ruler of the Pride Lands

*A king’s time as ruler rises and falls like the sun. One day, Simba, the sun will set on my time here, and will rise with you as the new king.*
―Mufasa
The **ruler of Pride Rock** is the formal title given to the reigning monarch of the Pride Lands. Being an absolute monarch, the king or queen is vested with full executive and judicial control.

## Information

The monarchy operates as an absolute monarchy, in which the current monarch exercises supreme governing authority as both the head of state and head of government. The animals of the Pride Lands serve as the subjects of the alpha lion, who, in turn, serves as the monarch.

Succession to the crown is hereditary, and the monarchy appears to have absolute (or equal) primogeniture, meaning that no gender is preferred over the other. However, as seen with Scar, a succession may occur due to a coup d'état.

The current monarch of the Pride Lands is Simba, and his heir apparent is Kiara. Kiara will be the first known queen regnant to rule the Pride Lands, as opposed to queen consorts such as Sarabi or Nala.

### Duties

The duties of the ruler include, but are not limited to:

* Welcoming birds
* Granting gazelles their grazing grounds
* Behooving the official turaco whistles
* Guarding clearings of thistles and thorns
* Presiding over aardvark wedding rites
* Coaching mongooses on their bites
* Listening to the pleas of the zebras
* Blessing animals when they sneeze
* Assigning songbirds to their trees
* Advising confused chimpanzees
* Consoling flea-ridden giraffes
* Setting the limits on bushbuck hopping
* Judging the hippos' belly-flopping
* Considering the complaints of crocodiles
* Tenderly kissing baby porcupines
* Attending the Elephants' Concert
* Attending the Crocodile's Mashindano
* Granting animals their blessing to allow them to stay in the Pride Lands
* Presiding over the Royal Buffalo Wallow
* Presiding over Royal Mud Print Ceremonies
* Presiding over Kupatana
* Hosting The Savannah Summit
* Welcoming the apprentice of the Royal Mjuzi
* Banishing wrongdoers from the Pride Lands
* Making sure everyone has their own source of water during the Dry Season
* Presiding over the Royal Mjuzi-in-training's first royal painting ceremony
* Attending the Kumbuka
* Greeting visitors from outside of the Pride Lands.
* Receiving the morning report.

## List of Known Monarchs

The Monarchs, also known as the **King of the Pride Lands** or **Queen of the Pride Lands**, are the supreme rulers of the Pride Lands, often chosen through hereditary connections or usurpation.

## List of Consorts

The Consorts, also known as **Consort of the Heir of the Pride Lands**, are the mates chosen by the royal-blooded monarchs to rule at their sides. In some cases, seen with Kiara and her mate, mates can be chosen by the heir themselves.

## List of Heirs

The Heirs, also known as the **Heir of the Pride Lands**, is the heir next in line for the throne after the reigning monarch passes away, steps down from power, or retires.

## List of Stewards, Advisers, Shamans and Majordomos

### Majordomo

The stewards, also called **The Majordomo of the Pride Lands**, are officials who are appointed by the ruling monarch to represent him or her in areas of the kingdom. They can also serve as the majordomo to the monarch and his or her family by speaking for, making arrangements, alerting, or performing the tasks asked by the monarch. Most advisers are appointed by the monarch.

### Shamans

**Shamans** are animals who treat diseases and injuries, and act as advisors to the Royal Family.