Marie-Adélina I

Queen of Navassa

Queen Marie-Adélina was born in San Diego, California, in the United States. Her father, Mark Anthony (later, Seigneur de Saint-Guillaume-de-Rochester) was an orphan at a young age. Her mother, Dominique the Queen Mother, was born in today’s Democratic Republic of Congo. The Princess’ late maternal grandfather, Austin the King Grandfather, was the great-grandson of Pierre Nord Alexis, King of Navassa and President of Haïti (1902-1908), who was the grandson of Henry Christophe, King of Haïti (1810-1820), through his natural daughter Princess Blézine Georges Christophe. She assumed the throne of the Navasse on 13 September 2017. A proud trans woman, Her Majesty began her transitioning journey that same year.

Per the Constitution, The Queen is Head & Ruler of the Navassa and holds office for life. She is, first and foremost, the embodiment of The Crown and speaks on behalf of the Kingdom, Royal Family, Court, and Government. She is the living embodiment of the family’s culture and history. The Queen participates in informal, ceremonial, and official visits and engagements. She has a significant role in the consultative process and receives sound advice on policy and proposals through the Crown Council. She must give assent and sign every decree before it becomes valid.

During her formative years, Marie-Adélina developed a passion for art, history, and culture. She would later receive a Master’s in World History and a Master’s Certificate in Public and Arts Administration from SUNY Brockport.

Titles and Styles

13 September 2017 - Present: Her Majesty the Queen of Navassa

The Queen’s title in full:

(FR) Sa Très Sérénissime, Très Haute et Très Auguste Majesté, Marie-Adélina Louise Élisabeth la Première, Reine de Navasse, Souveraine de la Lagune des Alizés et du Récif des Trois-Perles, Souveraine Grande Maîtresse des Ordres de Chevalerie Navassiens, Primate Matérine et Défenseure de la Foi, Gardienne de la Couronne, Premier serviteur de l'État et Protectrice perpétuelle du Royaume.

(EN) Her Most Serene, Most High, and Most August Majesty, Marie-Adélina Louise Elisabeth the First, Queen of Navassa, Sovereign of Tradewind Lagoon and Three-Pearl Reef, Sovereign Grand Mistress of the Navassian Orders of Chivalry, Primate Materine & Defender of the Faith, Custodian of the Crown, First Servant of the State and Perpetual Protector of the Realm.

(KA) Trè Seren, Trè Wo ak Trè August Majeste Li, Marie-Adélina Louise Élisabeth Premye a, Rèn Navasse, Souverèn Lagon Van Komès yo ak Resif Twa Pèl yo, Souverèn Gran Metrès Lòd Chivalri Navasyen yo, Primat Materin ak Defansè Lafwa, Gadyen Kouwòn nan, Premye sèvitè Leta a ak Pwotektè Pèpetyèl Wayòm nan.