Charter of the Holy Roman Empire Association

The Imperial Order and Association of the Nobility of the Holy Roman Empire, which has been preserved for many centuries for the defence of Christianity, which originates from the First Noble Knights of the Holy Roman Empire, who fought for the victory of the Christian Faith in Europe. It is now formally composed of the old and new families of the Holy Roman Empire and is, therefore a closed Imperial Order. The Holy Roman Empire hands down its own traditions through the surviving families, and it has never suffered a conquest by any foreign power.

Artical One

The Seat of the Imperial Order is in London, 
at the residence of the Chancellor and
Grand Master of the Imperial Order.

Article Two

It is a Non-profit Making Organization.

Article Three

Concerning the Imperial Diet, all Nations come together as one Imperial
Diet and as such form the closed Imperial Order of the H.R.E.

Article Four

The Order is represented in Imperial
Italy by the Imperial Order in London.

Article Five

It is an International organisation constituted by a united
group of Nobility who share the same loyalties, aims and ideals.

Article Six

The Order aims to promote the Christian Faith and the
traditions and patrimony of the Holy Roman Empire.

Article Seven

The Government of the Imperial Order is represented by and in the
existence of the Chancellor and Grand Master of the Imperial Order.

Article Eight

The Members are descendants of the Imperial
Noble Families of the Holy Roman Empire.

Article Nine

The Chancellor and Grand Master of the Imperial Order, holds,
bears and enjoys full power and authority over all members.

Article Ten

The Secretary of the Imperial Order is
appointed by Chancellor and Grand Master.

Article Eleven

The patrimony of the Imperial Order is made up of
contributions, voluntary engagements, donations, legacies, etc.

Article Twelve

The Supreme Prelate of the Imperial Order of The Holy
Roman Empire, is held by His Holiness Pope Francis.

Article Fourteen

The Historical Council of the Imperial Order is made up of well
known academics in the field of historical and juridical studies.

Article Fifteen

All New and Old By-laws of the Imperial Order are approved
by Chancellor and Grand Master of the Imperial Order.

Article Sixteen

The Imperial Orders Knights of Merit of the Holy Roman Empire, are
selected by the Chancellor and Grand Master of the Imperial Order.

Article Seventeen

The official text of the present constitutional Charter was drawn up in English
and German and every version in any other language must use it as a reference.

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