Duchess of the Duchy of Brunswick

The Duchess of the Duchy of Brunswick is the head of state and government of the Duchy of Brunswick and is the highest political office in the Duchy. The Duchess is at the head of the executive branch of the federal government of the Duchy, whose role is to enforce national law as given in the Constitution of the Duchy of Brunswick and written by the Ministerial Cabinet of the Duchy of Brunswick. Article II establishes the Duchess as commander-in-chief of the Military of the Duchy of Brunswick and enumerates powers specifically granted to the Duchess, including the power to sign into law or veto bills passed by Reichstag. The Duchess also has the power to create a cabinet of advisers and to grant pardons or reprieves. Finally, with the "advice and consent" of the Ministers of the Duchy of Brunswick, the Duchess is empowered to make treaties and appoint federal officers, ambassadors, and federal judges, including Justices of the Supreme Court of Braunschweig. As with officials in the other branches of the Duchy's government, the Constitution restrains the Duchess with a set of checks and balances designed to prevent any individual or group from taking absolute power.

The Duchess’ position is hereditary, and therefore, the holder of the position holds it for life.

Schloss Richmond in Braunschweig serves as the official residence of the Duchess. She is entitled to use its staff and facilities, including medical care, recreation, housekeeping, and security services. An aircraft are devoted for her. A salary of €400,000, along with other benefits is the privilege of the Duchess and can be revoked at any time deemed necessary by the Ministerial Cabinet of the Duchy of Brunswick.