Mission Focused, Community Centered, Principle Led
Mission Focused, Community Centered, Principle Led
SOVEREIGN PRINCE & MONARCH
OF NORAUTHWIK
The Sovereign Monarch of NorAuthwik serves as the constitutional Head of State and chief executive authority of the Principality, while also acting as the Executive Director of The Crown of NorAuthwik, LLC.
This role embodies NorAuthwik’s identity—both culturally and administratively. The Monarch safeguards the principality’s Foundational Principles, preserves its cultural heritage, and upholds the values outlined in the Constitution.
As both guardian and custodian of NorAuthwik’s mission, the Sovereign attends national celebrations, appoints officials, chairs parliamentary sessions, and helps guide legislation and policy.
In addition, the Crown represents NorAuthwik in matters of diplomacy, community development, and nonprofit outreach. The Monarch plays an active role in ensuring that NorAuthwik’s vision remains rooted in principle, while adapting to meet the needs of its citizens and the region it serves.
HIS SERENE AND NORWAKIAN HIGHNESS,
NATHANIEL VON
HANOVER-LAUSENBURG
SOVEREIGN PRINCE OF NORAUTHWIK
Birth Name:
Mark Nathaniel L.
Regnal Name:
Nathaniel
Royal House:
Ascension:
2015 (Diarchy), 2017 (Sole Principality)
Predecessor:
HM King William von Hanover (2012–2015)
Heir Apparent:
HRH, Crown Princess Kacey Keara von Hanover-Lausenburg
Residence:
Cardinal Hall, NorWakian Embassy,
Hickory, NC, 28601
His Serene Highness, Prince Nathaniel, currently serves as the Second Reigning Monarch of the Principality of NorAuthwik.
One of NorAuthwik’s four original founders, Prince Nathaniel ascended to the throne in 2015 following a Parliamentary vote of confidence, initially as co-Sovereign in the principality’s diarchal system, and formally as sole Prince upon the establishment of the unified throne in 2017.
He is the second reigning Sovereign in NorAuthwik’s history, succeeding King William von Hanover, and currently holds the position of Executive Director of The Crown of NorAuthwik LLC, the principality’s legal and administrative body.
Prince Nathaniel leads with a deeply personal sense of responsibility to the Core Foundational Principles of NorAuthwik: artistic expression, self-determination, unity through participation, and cultural cultivation.
Alongside his role as Sovereign, Prince Nathaniel participates in local festivals and community initiatives on behalf of NorAuthwik, oversees cultural diplomacy and public communications, leads charitable efforts through the Crown Community Care Initiative
and maintains a working public role, serving within the broader Hickory region.
His Highness is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree at university, with a continued interest in leadership, service, and the humanities
The official seat of the Reigning Monarch is located at Cardinal Hall, the NorWakian Cultural Residence in the greater city of Hickory, North Carolina (ZIP 28601). Cardinal Hall serves as both a private residence and a center for national announcements, correspondence, and ceremonial matters.
SERVICES OF THE MONARCH
The Sovereign holds a range of vital responsibilities essential to the principality's MicroNational governance and cultural identity.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Governance and Legislative Role:
- Chairing Parliament: The Sovereign chairs the Parliament of NorAuthwik, overseeing legislative discussions and decision-making processes.
- Royal Assent: The Sovereign reviews and grants Royal Assent for all policies, bills, and acts of government, ensuring they align with the principality's values and objectives.
- Counseling Governance: The Sovereign provides counsel to ensure the continuity and stability of the government at all times.
Noble and Legislative Powers:
- Ennoblement: The Sovereign possesses the authority to grant ennoblement, recognizing individuals for their contributions to NorAuthwik.
- Law Enactment: The Sovereign enacts laws that uphold the principality's principles and welfare.
- Cultural and Community Leadership: The Sovereign leads the nation in cultural and community initiatives, fostering a sense of unity and belonging.
Community Representation and Engagement:
- Community Representation: Representing NorAuthwik to community & business leaders in the various areas NorAuthwik operates, the Prince actively engages in dialogues and collaboration.
- Correspondence: The Prince answers correspondences, representing the culture, mission, and core values of NorAuthwik to the broader community.
- Community Projects: Utilizing his office, the Prince leads and organizes community projects, cultural events, and educational programs that impact the local community.
Diplomatic and Intermicronational Relations:
- Diplomatic Engagement: His Serene Highness receives intermicronational diplomats and engages in foreign relations, acting as the primary figurehead for NorAuthwik and the NorWakian Royal House, and acts as Executive Director over the Crown of NorAuthwik, LLC.
Local Partnerships and Initiatives:
- Promoting Welfare: In addition to his aforementioned duties, the Prince actively promotes activities and projects that support the common welfare of Catawba County, North Carolina.
CEREMONIAL FUNCTION
His Royal Highness attends a variety of ceremonial functions annually, delivering honors to citizens in person and virtually, engaging in activities that promote the common welfare of civil and artistic life, and representing NorAuthwik to other entities.
Outside of his administrative duties, the Prince's role is largely cultural and symbolic, aimed at fostering a sense of NorWakian identity, embodying the Foundational Principles of NorAuthwik, and work to promote the voice of NorAuthwik to the greater world.
HEIR APPARENT
THE HEIR APPARENT
Title:
Her Royal Highness, The Crown Princess
Full Name:
Kacey Keara von Hanover-Lausenburg
Position:
Heir Apparent to the Throne of NorAuthwik
Relation:
Sister of the Reigning Prince
Residence:
St. Anne's House, Caldwell County, NC
Her Royal Highness, The Crown Princess Kacey Keara von Hanover-Lausenburg, serves as the Heir Apparent to the Principality of NorAuthwik.
She is the sister of the current Sovereign, His Serene Highness, Prince Nathaniel, and stands first in line to the throne.
Princess Kacey is a foundational figure in NorAuthwik’s history. From 2015 to 2018, she served as Co-Sovereign during the principality’s Diarchal era—a period marked by shared leadership and constitutional development.
Her reign alongside Prince Nathaniel reflected NorAuthwik’s commitment to collaboration, balance, and principled governance.
Today, the Crown Princess plays a pivotal role in intermicronational diplomacy and community engagement. She advises the NorWakian Government on matters of education, social responsibility, and policy direction, and works closely with Parliament to ensure legislation reflects NorAuthwik’s founding ideals.
Outside her royal duties, Princess Kacey is an educator and passionate advocate for young learners. She is dedicated to the wellbeing of children and families in her local region and promotes the value of kindness, creativity, and lifelong learning—values that mirror NorAuthwik’s own principles.
She resides in Caldwell County, where she remains actively involved in both community service and the continued cultural growth of the principality.
Painting "HRH, the Crown Princess" commissioned by the NorWakian Art Council, 2024.
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