The Queen (center), accompanied by the Duchess de Camp-Louis (right) and Comteir du Chéri (left). Photo: Albert Jones Photography.
The Royal Court
The Court of Cap-Paradis (Cour royale du Cap-Paradis) is the official court of Navassa, with members of the royal family, nobles, and dignitaries attached to the Court.
As Fount of Honour, The Sovereign may grant titles & knighthoods. Titles are given to select individuals who have demonstrated their support for the Royal House through their virtuous deeds! Nobles come in all ranks and titles.
Ranks of Nobility
They are, from lowest to highest, seven ranks of nobility - including male, female, and gender-expansive versions of titles:
Seigneurie (Lordship): Le Seigneur/La Seigneuresse/Les Seignie, with no style.
Baronnie (Baronship): Le Baron/La Baronne/Les Baronem, with no style.
Vicomté (Viscountship): Le Vicomte/La Vicomtesse/Leur Vicomteir, with the style of Le Noble/La Noble/Leur Noble (The Noble).
Comté (Countship): Le Comte/La Comtesse/Les Comteir, with the style of Son/Leur Honorable (His/Her/Their Honorable)
Marquisat (Marquiship): Le Marquis/La Marquise/Les Marquiem, with the style of Son/Leur Excellence (His/Her/Their Excellency)
Duché (Dukedom): Le Duc/La Duchesse/Les Ducier, with the style of Sa/Leur Grâce (His/Her/Their Grace)
Principauté (Princedom): Le Prince/La Princesse/Les Princier, with the style of Son/Leur Altesse (His/Her/Their Highness)
The Middle Coat of Arms, encircled by the sash of the Order of La Sirène.
The Most Royal & Illustrious Order of La Sirène
The Most Royal & Illustrious Order of La Sirène is the highest Order of Knighthood of the Kingdom of Navassa. The Order is named after La Sirène- the motherly and fiercely protective sea goddess. The order's motto is Sapientia Maris (Wisdom of the Sea). The Order’s day is the Second of February.
Inductees are honored for rendering exemplary service, amity, or loyalty to The Crown or Royal House of Navassa.
The Order is composed of the Sovereign, the Royal Consort, the heir-apparent, and no more than 18 living members or Companions. Supernumerary members of the Order are allowed: members of the Royal Family & House are referred to as “Royal Companions”; foreign micronational leaders are referred to as “Companions Extraordinary.”
The Order’s insignia includes:
Pin, a silhouette of a crowned mermaid sounding a conch.
Star, eight-pointed, with the center bearing the image of a crowned siren sounding a conch with the Order's motto encircling it. It is pinned to the left breast.
Badge, also eight-pointed, with four large rays alternating with four small rays. In the center is the image of a crowned siren sounding a conch, with the Order's motto encircling it. It is suspended from a golden silhouette of the Crown of Navassa.
Sash, dark blue and two silver stripes, measuring 200 cm long and approx. 10 cm wide and worn over the left shoulder.
Ribbon, dark blue center and two silver stripes.
Inductees are addressed as ‘Sir,’ ‘Dame,’ or ‘Companion’ before their forename, or formally ‘Chevalier’, ‘Chevalière’, or ‘Chevaliem’ before their surname, respectively. They may also use the post-nominal CS. All are entitled to use heraldic supporters and a circlet on a coat of arms.
The Order is given as a personal gift from the Sovereign. Honorees who live within a 50-mile radius of Maison de la Reine may be invited to an investiture ceremony.
A rendered portrait of a Chevalière Grand Rose of the Most Compassionate Order of the Rose.
The Most Compassionate Order of the Rose
The Most Compassionate Order of the Rose is a Chivalric Order of Knighthood of the Kingdom of Navassa. The order's motto is Per Caritatem Florem (Through Love, Let Us Bloom). The Order’s day is the Thirteenth of September. The Order honors volunteers and philanthropists who use their gifts of service, solidarity, and stewardship to make communities flourish.
The Order is not just a title; it's a recognition, and conferred to those who embody chivalric values of the modern age. Inductees are recognized for their excellence and honor to those who champion various causes, particularly those that align with humanitarian, charitable, and social justice endeavors.
The Order is composed of the Sovereign and four classes:
Member (MR), unlimited recipients, rosebud pin worn on the right breast.
Officer (CR), up to 30 recipients annually, badge displayed on a neck ribbon.
Chevalerie Commander (CCR), up to 12 recipients annually, the star worn on the right side of the breast.
Chevalerie Grand Rose (CGR), up to 6 recipients annually, wearing a badge on a sash over the right shoulder, plus the star on the left side of the breast. Conferred ex officio upon each investiture is the Bernadine Casseus Transgender Laureate.
The Order’s insignia includes:
Star, eight petals arranged as a compass rose, centered with a seed pearl.
Badge, open-rose medallion centered with a pearl.
Sash, sea-teal moiré silk edged in rose-gold braid.
Ribbon, sea-teal neck ribbon.
The senior two ranks of Chevalerie Grand Roses and Chevalerie Commanders are addressed as ‘Sir,’ ‘Dame,’ or ‘Companion’ before their forename, or formally ‘Chevalier’, ‘Chevalière’, or ‘Chevaliem’ before their surname, respectively. Chevalerie Grand Roses are also entitled to use a circlet (sea-teal edged in rose-gold) on a coat of arms.
Those who make contributions to support the Transgender Laureate Program are automatically inducted as Members of the Order. Nominations for the rank of Chevalerie and above may be submitted to the Privy Council for review and consideration. Honorees who live within a 50-mile radius of Maison de la Reine may be invited to an investiture ceremony.
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Disclaimer on noble titles & honors
Titles and Honours of Navassa, including but not limited to orders and awards, letters of peerages, and other elements of monarchical institutions, do not enjoy special recognition or privileges in Haiti or any recognized State. Nevertheless, they are issued in recognition of those who uplift and inspire in the community.