Affirmation of the constitutional legitimacy of H.R.H. Prince Antoine V

The Council of the Kingdom, in its capacity as guardian of the fundamental pact and of public liberties, publishes these legal details in order to establish the order of succession and to close any claim without a legal basis.

I. The constitutional framework of the monarchy

The Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia, founded on 17 November 1860, was a constitutional monarchy. Although the original text provided for a hereditary order, Founder Orllie-Antoine I established the tradition of designation as early as 1876 to ensure the survival of the Throne.

The Additional Act of 18 August 2016 institutionalised this development by officially defining the Kingdom as an elective monarchy. According to this text, the Head of the Royal Household is elected by the members of the Kingdom Council and the Council of State meeting.

II The Sovereign Abdication of 16 February 2025

The current legitimacy is based on a major legal break: the abdication of the previous sovereign, Prince Frederick I, on 16 February 2025.

This abdication, a "free and voluntary" act, led to the immediate vacancy of the throne.

* In accordance with the 2016 Act, this situation opened a period of Regency devolved to the Regency Council, which was responsible for ensuring the transfer of rights and choosing a successor in the best interests of the Crown.

III The Election and Investituration of the 9th Sovereign

H.R.H. Prince Antoine V was elected sovereign in strict accordance with Title I of the 2016 Additional Act. Its legitimacy is completed by the performance of its solemn oath before the Regency Council.

By virtue of this oath, he immediately became the holder of all the rights inherent in the Sovereign of Araucania-Patagonia.

He is the only one empowered to sanction and enact laws, appoint jobs and direct orders of chivalry.

IV. Notification of nullity of third-party claims

The Kingdom Council recalls that, under the Constitution, it is the only interpreter of the meaning of the fundamental articles. Consequently:

No one can claim royal succession unless he has been elected by the Councils and has taken the oath required by Article 4 of the 2016 Act.

* Any claim based on a designation prior to 16 February 2025 is declared null and void, as the act of abdication has rendered obsolete the past provisions to meet the present needs of the Kingdom.

* Acts performed by unrecognised third parties constitute usurpation of functions and titles.