The Sovereign Princes (center), accompanied by the Duchess de Camp-Louis (right) and Comteir du Chéri (left). Photo: Albert Jones Photography.
The Princely Court
The Princely Court of Cap-Paradis (Cour princière du Cap-Paradis) is the official court of Navasse, with members of the princely family, nobles, and dignitaries attached to the Court.
As Fount of Honour, The Sovereign may grant titles & knighthoods. Titles are given to select individuals who have demonstrated their support for the Princely House through their virtuous deeds! Nobles come in all ranks and titles.
Ranks of Nobility
They are, from lowest to highest, seven ranks of nobility - including male, female, and gender-expansive versions of titles:
Seigneurie (Lordship): Le Seigneur/La Seigneuresse/Les Seignie, with no style.
Baronnie (Baronship): Le Baron/La Baronne/Les Baronem, with no style.
Vicomté (Viscountship): Le Vicomte/La Vicomtesse/Leur Vicomteir, with the style of Le Noble/La Noble/Leur Noble (The Noble).
Comté (Countship): Le Comte/La Comtesse/Les Comteir, with the style of Son/Leur Honorable (His/Her/Their Honorable)
Marquisat (Marquiship): Le Marquis/La Marquise/Les Marquiem, with the style of Son/Leur Excellence (His/Her/Their Excellency)
Duché (Dukedom): Le Duc/La Duchesse/Les Ducie, with the style of Sa/Leur Grâce (His/Her/Their Grace)
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The Most Princely & Illustrious Order of La Sirène
L’Ordre Très Princière et Illustre de La Sirène
The Most Princely & Illustrious Order of La Sirène is the Dynastic Order of Knighthood of the Principality of the Navasse. The Order is named after La Sirène- the motherly and fiercely protective sea goddess. The order's motto is Sapientia Maris (Wisdom of the Sea). The Order’s day is the Second of February.
The Order is not just a title; it's a recognition, and conferred to those who embody chivalric values of the modern age. Inductees are recognized for their excellence and honor to those who champion various causes, particularly those that align with humanitarian, charitable, and social justice endeavors. Inductees are also honored for rendering exemplary service to the House of the Navasse
The Order is composed of the Sovereign and four classes:
Chevalerie, unlimited recipients, no insignia.
Officier, 120 recipients, the badge displayed on a ribbon on the left side of the chest.
Commandeur, 60 recipients, the badge displayed on a ribbon with rosette worn on the left side of the chest.
Grand Officier, 30 recipients, wearing a badge on a neck ribbon plus a star on the left side of the chest.
Grand Cordon, 15 recipients, wearing a badge on a sash over the left shoulder plus the star on the left side of the breast.
Inductees are addressed as ‘Chevalier’, ‘Chevalière’, or ‘Chevaliem’; ranks of Grand Officier and above are entitled to use a circlet (blue-white trim circlet) on a coat of arms.
The Order’s insignia includes:
Star, eight-pointed, with the center bearing the image of a crowned siren sounding a conch with the Order's motto encircling it. It is pinned to the left breast.
Badge, also eight-pointed, with four large rays alternating with four small rays. In the center is the image of a crowned siren sounding a conch, with the Order's motto encircling it. It is suspended from a depiction of the Crown of Navasse.
Sash, dark blue and two silver stripes, measuring 200 cm long and approx. 10 cm wide and worn over the left shoulder.
Ribbon, dark blue and two silver stripes, measuring
The Order is given as a personal gift from the Sovereign.
Princess Marie-Adélina I wearing the star and sash of the Order of La Sirène
The Princely Order of Merit
L'Ordre Princier du Mérite
The Princely Order of Merit is a chivalric order recognizing individuals who contribute significantly to the principality's goals or excel in service to society, excelling in service to the community.
Apart from the Sovereign as Head of the Order, there is only the rank of Chevalerie, with unlimited recipients, who receive a badge. The Badge of the Order is a shell surmounted by a crown, encircled with the motto Pour l’Honneur et le Mérite (For Honor and Merit).
Nominations are received for the Order by the community, with a Nomination Committee of the Privy Council overseeing applications, with honorees invited to an Investiture Ceremony.
Disclaimer on noble titles & honors
Titles and Honours of Navasse, including but not limited to orders and awards, letters of peerages, and other elements of monarchical institutions, do not enjoy special recognition or privileges in Haiti or any recognized State. Nevertheless, they are issued in recognition of those who uplift and inspire in the community.