Marie-Adélina I

Princess of the Navasse

Princess 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 Princess Mother, was born in today’s Democratic Republic of Congo. The Princess’ late maternal grandfather, Austin the Prince Grandfather, was the great-grandson of Pierre Nord Alexis, Prince of the Navasse 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 Serene Highness began her transitioning journey that same year.

Per the Constitution, The Princess is Head & Ruler of the Principality and holds office for life. She is, first and foremost, the embodiment of The Crown and speaks on behalf of the Principality, Princely Family, Court, and Government. She is the living embodiment of the family’s culture and history. The Princess 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 Privy 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 Serene Highness the Princess of the Navasse

The Queen’s style in title in full:

(FR) Son Altesse Sérénissime, Marie-Adélina la Première, par la Grâce Divine, Princesse Souveraine de la Navasse, de Serranilla et Bajo Nuevo, Grande Maîtresse des Ordres Navassiens de Chevalerie, Gardienne de la Couronne et Défenseur perpétuel du Royaume.

(EN) Her Serene Highness, Marie-Adélina the First, by Divine Grace, Sovereign Princess of the Navasse, of Serranilla and Bajo Nuevo, Grand Mistress of the Navassian Orders of Chivalry, Custodian of the Crown and Perpetual Defender of the Realm.

(KA) Sereine Altesse li Marie-Adélina Premyè a, pa Favè Bondye, Prensès Souvren Lanavaz, Serranilla ak Bajo Nuevo, Gran Metrès nan Lòd Navasyen Chevalye yo, Gadyen Kouwòn lan ak Defansè tout tan Wayòm nan.