Monarchy of Cygnia (Joan of What?)

The Emperor of the Cygnians, commonly referred to as the Cygnian Emperor, is the of Cygnia. The 's title is "Emperor" (male) or "Empress" (female). The current monarch and head of state, Theodore V, ascended the throne in 1996 following the death of his father, Ellory I.

The monarch and his or her immediate family undertake various official, ceremonial, diplomatic and representational duties. As the monarchy is constitutional, the monarch is limited to non-partisan functions such as bestowing honours and appointing the Chancellor. The monarch is, by tradition, commander-in-chief of the Cygnian Imperial Armed Forces. Though the ultimate formal executive authority over the government of Cygnia is still by and through the monarch's royal prerogative, these powers may only be used according to laws enacted in Congress and, in practice, within the constraints of convention and precedent.