Monarchy of New Prussia

The monarchy of New Prussia (commonly referred to as the Prussian monarchy) is the constitutional monarchy of the Duchy of New Prussia. The present monarch, Grand Duke Frederick IV, has reigned since 6 May 2007. He and his immediate family undertake various official, ceremonial and representational duties. As a constitutional monarch, the Grand Duke is limited to non-partisan functions such as bestowing honours, dissolving Parliament and appointing the Chancellor. Though the ultimate executive authority over the government of New Prussia is still by and through the monarch's royal prerogative, these powers may only be used according to laws enacted in Parliament, and, in practice, within the constraints of convention and precedent.

The Prussian monarchy traces its origins from the Kings of the Angles and the early Scottish Kings. By the year 1700, the kingdoms of Sweden and Norway were united to form the Duchy of New Prussia. The last Prussian monarch (Edward IV) died without issue and the Prussian monarchy passed to its distant German relatives. Following this transition, the process of reducing the political powers of the monarch were enacted by Parliament.