The Constitution of the Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia, drafted on 17 November 1860 by Orélie-Antoine de Tounens, marks the birth of a bold political project in South America. Created as a constitutional monarchy, it lays the foundations for an independent state that respects fundamental rights and the Mapuche people.

This text embodies a progressive vision for its time: separation of powers, recognition of individual freedoms, and a desire to build a nation based on justice and dignity. More than a legal document, it is a reflection of an ideal carried by a man convinced that utopia could become a reality

Establishment of the order of succession and reminder of constitutional rules

The Council of the Kingdom, the constitutional body responsible for guarding the fundamental pact, interpreting royal norms and protecting public liberties, publishes these legal clarifications, which have the value of authentic interpretation, in order to establish the order of succession and to clarify any claim without a legal basis.

I. The constitutional framework of the monarchy

The Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia, founded on 17 November 1860, was a constitutional monarchy.

Although the original text provided for a hereditary order, Founder Orélie-Antoine I established the tradition of designation in 1876, in accordance with his final testament (Preamble to the Additional Act of 18 August 2016).

The 2016 Additional Act institutionalized this development by officially defining the Kingdom as an elective monarchy (Article 1).

The Head of the Royal Household is elected by the members of the Council of the Kingdom and the Council of State meeting in parliament (Article 1 (2)).

II. The Sovereign Abdication of 16 February 2025

The current legitimacy is based on a major legal event: the free and voluntary abdication of Prince Frédéric Ier on 16 February 2025.

In accordance with Article 5 of the Additional Act:

This abdication led to an immediate vacancy of the throne.

opening a period of Regency by right,

- exercised by the Regency Council (Articles 5, 6 and 7).

The Regency Council is responsible for ensuring the continuity of the State, preserving the rights of the Crown and electing the successor (Article 7).

III. The election and inauguration of the ninth Sovereign

Prince Antoine V was elected Head of the Royal House in strict accordance with the First Article of the 2016 Additional Act, which provides:

an elective monarchy (Article 1),

- a choice based on the qualities and abilities of the successor (Article 3),

- a designation by the assembled Councils (Article 1).

The legitimacy of Prince Antoine V was completed by the performance of his solemn oath, which took place on 12 May 2025, before the Regency Council, in accordance with Article 4.

Under this oath:

He immediately became the holder of all the rights inherent in the Sovereign of Araucania-Patagonia (Article 4 (5)),

He is the only one empowered to sanction and promulgate norms, to appoint to posts, to exercise royal authority and to direct orders of chivalry.

IV. Official notification of nullity of third-party claims

Under Article 9 of the 2016 Additional Act, the Council of the Kingdom is responsible for ensuring the implementation of this text and is responsible for its guarantor.

He recalled that:

No one can claim royal succession unless he has been elected by the Councils (Article 1) and has taken the required oath (Article 4).

Any claim based on a designation prior to 16 February 2025 is automatically void, as abdication has created a vacancy (Article 5) and required a new election (Article 7).

Acts performed by unrecognised third parties constitute a usurpation of functions and titles, as no authority can be exercised without election or oath (Article 4 (6).

V. Authority of this text

These clarifications constitute an official interpretation of the Additional Act of 18 August 2016 and are binding on any person or entity invoking an inheritance or institutional right within the Kingdom.