Monarchy
King Andrew II
The Grand King of Cembria (official title) is the constitutional head of the state and holds office for life. The duties of the king are laid out by the Constitution and other laws enforced under it. As titular head of state, the King plays a ceremonial and symbolic role in the nation. His main political function as head of state is in the formation of government and in the legislative process. He has to co-sign every law to make it valid. The monarch is also ex officio chair of the Council of Ministers, which advises the cabinet on every piece of legislation and is the final court for administrative law. Although the monarch takes these functions seriously, he refrains from exerting his power in these positions. The King also plays a central role in the formation of a cabinet after general elections or a cabinet crisis. Since coalition cabinets of two or more parties are the rule, this process has influence on government policy for years to come. He appoints the (in)formateur, who chairs the formation talks, after consulting the leaders of all parties represented in parliament. When the formation talks have been concluded the King formally appoints the cabinet. Because this advice is a matter of public record, the King can not easily take a direction which is contrary to the advice of a majority in parliament. On the other hand, what is actually talked about behind the closed doors of the palace is not known. When a cabinet falls, the Prime Minister has to request the King to dismiss the cabinet.
The present monarch is His Grand Majesty, King Andrew II. The heir apparent is Grand Prince Frederick, his eldest son.
The present monarch is His Grand Majesty, King Andrew II. The heir apparent is Grand Prince Frederick, his eldest son.