Marsel
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Speculations on the issue of Astrid ever becoming a Queen (or Empress ) is certainly only hypothetical. But it's interesting to know how constitutional experts and lawyers would deal with the situation, however unlikely it is.
The state of Monaco does formally recognize the titles and styles of Prince Ernst August of Hanover (and thus, of Princess Caroline). Prince Ernst August is styled HRH The Prince of Hanover, Duke of Brunswick and Lunenburg, Prince of Great Britain and Ireland. Everywhere but Monaco, these titles are used for courtesy and are ]not valid under British, Irish or German laws (in Germany, Royal and Noble titles were abolished in 1918 and are legally considered only surnames).
It should be noted that shortly before Ernst August and Caroline’s wedding in 1999, Queen Elizabeth issued an Order-in-Council, giving her Consent to their marriage (the Consent was sought by Ernst August). Without the Royal Assent, the marriage would be invalid in Britain (where Prince Ernst August owns substantial properties), as Ernst August is subject to the Royal Marriages Act 1772.
In Monaco (where her husband’s styles and titles are recognized) and in other Monarchies, the style of HRH is superior to Caroline’s former style of HSH (her legal title is HSH The Hereditary Princess of Monaco).
As Warren has already pointed out, should Caroline succeed Prince Albert as the Sovereign of Monaco, she would be known as HRH Caroline I, Princess of Monaco (although her ancestors and her brother had lower style of TSH). She would continue being a HRH throughout her Reign (although the dynasty name would remain Grimaldi, as per Article I of the 2002 Principality Law), however when Andrea succeeds his mother, he would not be entitled to use the style Royal Highness and would be instead styled as HSH Andrea I, Prince of Monaco.
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And does Monaco recognise officially Caroline as a HRH? The state of Hannover don't exist anymore and Great Britain does not recognise Ernst August as Prince of GB, right?
The state of Monaco does formally recognize the titles and styles of Prince Ernst August of Hanover (and thus, of Princess Caroline). Prince Ernst August is styled HRH The Prince of Hanover, Duke of Brunswick and Lunenburg, Prince of Great Britain and Ireland. Everywhere but Monaco, these titles are used for courtesy and are ]not valid under British, Irish or German laws (in Germany, Royal and Noble titles were abolished in 1918 and are legally considered only surnames).
It should be noted that shortly before Ernst August and Caroline’s wedding in 1999, Queen Elizabeth issued an Order-in-Council, giving her Consent to their marriage (the Consent was sought by Ernst August). Without the Royal Assent, the marriage would be invalid in Britain (where Prince Ernst August owns substantial properties), as Ernst August is subject to the Royal Marriages Act 1772.
In Monaco (where her husband’s styles and titles are recognized) and in other Monarchies, the style of HRH is superior to Caroline’s former style of HSH (her legal title is HSH The Hereditary Princess of Monaco).
As Warren has already pointed out, should Caroline succeed Prince Albert as the Sovereign of Monaco, she would be known as HRH Caroline I, Princess of Monaco (although her ancestors and her brother had lower style of TSH). She would continue being a HRH throughout her Reign (although the dynasty name would remain Grimaldi, as per Article I of the 2002 Principality Law), however when Andrea succeeds his mother, he would not be entitled to use the style Royal Highness and would be instead styled as HSH Andrea I, Prince of Monaco.
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