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About The Philippine Monarchy

About the Philippine Monarchy

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IMPORTANT DETAILS ONLY

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The Parliament and the Crown

• A semi-constitutional monarchy is a monarchy where the monarch rules according to a democratic constitution but still retains substantial powers.

• The Philippines is a semi-constitutional monarchy, whereas, the monarch (whether the current ruler be a Queen or King) has more power than the parliament. When the parliament passes a bill to become a law, it also needs the monarch's signature of approval. The government and the crown have to be united and have to work side by side for the public.

• The Prime Minister is allowed to have until three consecutive terms of service. Four years each term and each term will have a general elections for the public to appoint their PM. The Prime Minister will have the power to appoint their own state secretaries.

• If the Crown and the Parliament are in dispute and have disagreements—in which the dispute is reasonable enough that it would already affect the state of the country, the Crown or monarch can call a reelection to appoint a new Prime Minister. This is due to the country being a semi-constitutional monarchy—in which, the monarch has more authority than the Prime Minister.

• Each Philippine region has their own governor generals.

• The Royal Family spearheads several charities and organizations.

History of Philippine Monarchy

• The monarchy started way back 1600s. The first monarch of the country was a Queen. The Philippine royal families came from Spanish, Italian, British and Asian descent.

• The current King of the country, Madrid Anselmo of Ortiz de Rozaz is the 26th monarch of the Philippines.

• The royal family owned a lot of residences in the country. Their official residences where you can usually locate them are: Ortiz de Rozaz Palace, Iñiguez Palace and Mendez de Sotomayor Palace.

• There are important families that came from an aristocratic line as well or also have a royal blood in them, for example: House Snowdon, House Montague, etc.

• The current royal family came from House Ortiz de Rozaz. In their passports, the royal family members' surname is Ortiz de Rozaz.

Succession to the throne

• The wife of the monarch will automatically become a Queen—but if the monarch is a Queen, her husband will only be given the title of Duke or Prince, depends on what title the Queen will bestow.

• The first born (male/female) of the monarch will be the first in line of succession. She or He will be called the Crown Prince or the Crown Princess.

• Next in the line of succession (after the crown prince/crown princess) will be the second borns, third borns and so forth. They will only be called Prince or Princess.

• If the heir is still a minor when the monarch died or became incapable or incapacitated in ruling the country, the spouse of the monarch will rule in behalf of the heir until he reaches the age of eighteen or adulthood. For example, the Queen will become the ruler and will become Queen Regent.

• Children born out of wedlock or in illegitimate way will not have any titles or place in the succession.

• The Crown Prince or Crown Princess will only succeed the throne if the monarch dies, abdicates it or becomes incapable or incapacitated in serving the public.

• Only the monarch will have the power to give additional titles to the other royal family members (such as dukedom or earldom).

Basic Royal Etiquettes

• Only the King and Queen will be called His Royal Majesty and Her Royal Majesty—as well as their spouses. The rest of the royal family members will be given the title His Royal Highness or Her Royal Highness.

• In formal setting, the people need to address the King and Queen as your majesty. Then they can proceed to calling them "Ma'am" or "Sir". In informal setting, your grace can be used, or; after using your majesty, your grace can be used next. The other royal family members will be "your highness".

• People have to curtsy if females or bow their head if males once they meet the royal family members. This is a sign of courtesy and respect.

• Every travel, the King and Queen should pack black clothes in case of a sudden death to a royal family member.

• The tiaras and crowns are only to be worn during formal events and important meetings.

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