Imperial House of Sohainesia

The Imperial House of Sohainesia (Sohainesian: 蘇海皇室), often referred to as the Imperial Family of Sohainesia or simply the Imperial Family, refers to the constitutional monarchy and monarch of the Kingdom of Sohainesia. The Emperor of Sohainesia is the head of state and head of the ruling House of Hwèi Tieh (和地).

History
Sohainesians were inspired by the Thai and Vietnamese (Nguyen dynasty) monarchs, and wanted to create their own. During the Sohainesian War of Liberation versus Japan and Vichy France, nationalists installed Cúk Hiạ́w as de facto emperor, beginning the monarchy.

In 1962, Cúk Hiạ́w abdicated, and his son, Thàng Cang became emperor. However, in 1972, the communists, led by Kim Na Thuk (金那實), disposed Thàng Cang and the then-prime minister, Puang Hi Tian (方喜仙), and removed the monarchy. During the PRS era, Thàng Cang served as the Emperor of the Sohainesian government-in-exile, headquartered in anti-communist Tseng City. When the communists were defeated in 1984, there was a brief period in democratic Sohainesia when the government was a republic. This was known as the Republic of Sohainesia. The monarchy was restored in 1985, and Hwèi Ving, Thành Cang's cousin was crowned Emperor (Thành Cang abdicated while in the government-in-exile).

On May 18, 2012, Hwèi Ving died, and his son Pìng Trọ́ became Emperor.

List of emperors
"See: List of Sohainesian monarchs and: Family tree of Sohainesian monarchs"

Ceremonies
The emperor and his family carry out many ceremonies. Due to the monarch being inspired by the Thai monarchy, there are many similarities:


 * Royal coronation ceremony
 * Royal Barge Procession
 * Trooping the Colours and Armed Forces Pledge of Loyalty
 * Military Colours Consecration and Pledge Taking Ceremony
 * Oath of Allegiance Ceremony
 * Speech from the Throne to the National Assembly of Sohainesia
 * Royal Funeral Ceremony

Current

 * The Emperor: eldest son of former Emperor Hwèi Ving and Empress Yịw Hwèi. Born on November 20, 1971. Became crown prince in 1989, after his brother refused to become emperor. Crown Prince Pìng Trọ́ married Lee Chenmei on August 8, 1995. His only son is TBA (世興; b. 1996)
 * The Empress: original name Lee Chenmei, born on April 2, 1972. The daughter of the fomer Sohainesian Minister of Agriculture TBA, and TBA, a former representative to New Zealand. She and the Crown Prince married on August 8, 1995, and was named Ái Thiậng. Upon her husband's succesion to the throne on May 18, 2012, she became empress consort.
 * Prince TBA: The only child and son of Pìng Trọ́ and Ái Thiậng, he was born on April 17, 1996.
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Living former members
A member of the Sohainesian royal family loses their membership and titles once they marry someone outside of the royal family. Likewise, a commoner can become a member of the royal family if they marry a member of the royal family. TBA

Wealth
Due to the economic miracle of the the late 1980s and 1990s, Sohainesian monarch is one of the wealthiest in the world. There are several properties they own, the main one being the Emperor's Palace in the capital Vian King. Other properities include the ceremonial Grand Palace (also in Vian King) and the National Summer Palace in Theng Lǔk. There are also properties all around Sohainesia.

The constitution says that all members of the royal family have to serve at least one term in the prestigious Dài Tuan University (DTU). Other notable students in the DTU are government officials and members of the Sohainesian upper-class.