Austenasia is an executive constitutional monarchy, similar to those in Jordan, Liechtenstein, Monaco, and Morocco, where the Emperor holds significant powers exercised at their discretion. Although not an absolute monarch, the Emperor plays an active executive role rather than a ceremonial one.
The Emperor is advised by the Privy Council and held accountable by the Senate, which can pass advisory resolutions and, in extreme cases, depose the Monarch if deemed incapable of ruling. While the monarchy is hereditary, Parliament has the authority to alter the line of succession, which has led to unrelated monarchs ruling after Terry I before his son ascended.
The Monarch wields substantial executive, legislative, and judicial authority, including the power to approve or reject Acts of Parliament, issue Imperial Decrees and Edicts, and appoint a Prime Minister to implement government policy. Additionally, the Emperor governs Crown Dependencies independently, serves as the Judge of the Imperial Court, and appoints most judges and juries. The Monarch is the ultimate interpreter of the law.
His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor
Emperor Aggelos I is the current sovereign of Austenasia, having ascended to the throne on 29 September 2024, following the abdication of Emperor Jonathan I Augustus, who reigned from 20 January 2013 to 29 September 2024.
The Emperor was born on 1 September 1981 and has one younger sister. He spent much of his life on the Aegean island of Samos, where he completed his education, married, and began his professional career. He is the father of three children.
His academic background and interests are focused on History and Public Administration. Inspired by Greek and Roman history, he has developed strong connections with a diverse range of states, often collaborating with those that differ politically or culturally.
List of Previous Austenasian Monarchs
Since our inception in 2008, Austenasia has been ruled by five Emperors, beginning with Emperor Terry I, who reigned from 20 September 2008 to 16 February 2010.
Esmond III served as the second Emperor of Austenasia, reigning from 16 February 2010 to 20 September 2011, and co-ruling with Emperor Declan I from 19 December 2010. Although the second to ascend the throne, he was titled the third of his name to rule.
Declan I was the third Emperor of Austenasia, initially co-ruling with Esmond III before his removal from the throne under the 2011 Constitution, after which Declan I became the sole Emperor of Austenasia. He reigned from 19 December 2010 to 20 January 2013.
Jonathan I Augustus, the son of Emperor Terry I, reigned from 20 January 2013 to 29 September 2024.