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A little boop for the Emperor of Francesim, a big boop for the Royal Simblr community <3 @theroyalthornoliachronicles

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Random ask! If Louis wasn’t an emperor, what would he do for a living?

Hello! Thanks for asking <3

Probably a naval officer (yeah). Even without the throne, I don't think he could stay away from the sea for very long. He genuinely loves navigation, leadership, and the sense of purpose that comes with serving something bigger than himself.

I also wouldn't rule out marine science. He loves the sea enough that I could absolutely see him disappearing onto a research vessel for six months!

Otherwise… definitely something that gives him an adrenaline rush. Formula 1 driver, military pilot, search and rescue helicopter pilot… anything fast, challenging, and just a little bit dangerous. Bonus points if it involves helping people. He likes to be useful.

A bit predictable, perhaps, but I hope you enjoyed the answer!

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24 & 29 for the world building questions… for reasons 😆

Oh my...

24. Are members of your royal family expected to be monogamous?

Yes.

Members of the Imperial Family are bound by strict marital fidelity.

The marriage of members of the Imperial House is regarded as a civil commitment, a religious sacrament, and a dynastic act affecting the continuity of the State. As such, it entails a special duty to set an example.

The provisions of the Code Napoléon apply to members of the dynasty under the same conditions as to all citizens.

CODE NAPOLEON, Titre V (Du Mariage), Article 212 Spouses owe each other respect, fidelity, support, and assistance.

There is a second body of laws, drafted by Napoleon IV in 2002 and inspired by the Statutes of the Imperial Family of 1805 by Napoleon I, which regulates the lives of the Simparte in detail.

If you will, the imperial family has more obligations and duties than ordinary citizens. I wrote a few posts about this early on in my blog, including:

Members of the Imperial Family are required to conduct themselves, under all circumstances, in a manner befitting the dignity of the Crown and the duties associated with their status.

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Members of the Imperial Family remain subject to the provisions of the Napoleonic Code regarding marriage, as well as to the requirements of the Concordat, when they enter into marriage according to the Catholic rite. They are required to fulfill the duties of fidelity, living together, respect, support, and assistance that arise from marriage.

So it’s clear that loyalty is a requirement for "conduct befitting the dignity of the Crown…," that is, for remaining a member of the imperial family.

On top of that, you have the Concordat, restored in 2001, further states that a religious marriage celebrated according to the Catholic rite is a sacrament based on the unity, indissolubility, and fidelity of the spouses.

Are affairs and non-monogamy accepted, tolerated, or frowned upon?

It's a big topic! Polygamy is illegal. As for everything else, let's go through it point by point.

Extramarital affairs

As we've seen, fidelity is both a civil obligation (under the Napoleonic Code), a dynastic obligation (under the Statutes of the Imperial Family), and a religious obligation (under the Concordat with the Catholic Church).

However, adultery is not a criminal offence.

An extramarital affair cannot therefore be punished by the State as such. It may, however, have civil consequences (most notably divorce) and, for members of the Imperial Family, dynastic consequences when the affair compromises the dignity of the Crown, the security of the State, or the proper functioning of the institutions.

In other words, Francesim always distinguishes between what belongs to private life and what concerns the interests of the Crown.

An affair remains a private matter as long as it has no institutional consequences. However, if it triggers a political, media, diplomatic, or security crisis, the Emperor may intervene in accordance with the Statutes of the Imperial Family.

2. Children born out of wedlock

Children born outside marriage retain all of their civil rights under the Napoleonic Code. However, they possess no dynastic rights and are not considered members of the Imperial Family.

29. How actively do members of the royal family participate in parenting? Are royal children raised by their parents, by extended family, or by staff?

The children of the Imperial Couple, traditionally known as the Children of Francesim (Enfants de Francesim), are raised first and foremost by their parents.

Unlike many modern monarchies, the goal is not to "give them a normal childhood," but to prepare them for an extraordinary role. From birth, they are called upon to represent the Crown, serve the State, and, for some of them, one day assume the highest responsibilities of the Empire.

To achieve this, the Children of Francesim have their own institution within the Imperial Household. It forms part of the Household of the Empress (Maison de l'Impératrice), which appoints dedicated staff responsible for their education, security, and preparation for their future constitutional duties.

During early childhood (from birth until the age of six), the children remain primarily under the care of their parents. The Governess of the Children of Francesim oversees the entire household assigned to them, supervising their daily life, health, and early education.

From the age of six onwards, the Children of Francesim are accompanied by Officiers d'ordonnance (Sorry, I don't know how to translate that XD). Their role is not only to ensure the children's security, but also to introduce them progressively to the protocol, ceremonial traditions, and etiquette of the Empire, including precedence, court customs, and dynastic traditions.

The Children of Francesim may attend either a public or a private school, according to the wishes of their parents. In addition, they receive private instruction from distinguished tutors (Précepteurs impériaux) appointed by the Imperial Household to provide an advanced education beyond the standard curriculum.

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