About the Chancellery

The Chancellery of the Royal Kaharagian Honours is the official body responsible for the administration of the honours system, acting under the authority of the Sovereign to recognise those who make a meaningful impact on our nation.

The Sovereign as Fons Honorum

The Fount of Honour

The Sovereign of Kaharagia is the fons honorum—the fount of honour—from which all honours derive their authority. This fundamental principle means that every honour conferred is ultimately a personal act of the Crown, representing the Sovereign’s recognition of an individual’s service or achievement.

The authority to bestow an honour rests solely with the Sovereign. Neither the Chancellery nor any other body may independently confer recognition; all honours flow from the Crown alone.

Advising the Sovereign

While all honours grants are the Sovereign’s alone, the Crown is advised by two bodies that review nominations and provide recommendations:

• The Chancellery of the Royal Kaharagian Honours — the administrative body that receives and processes nominations, maintains official records, and provides expert advice on honours matters.
• The Honours Committee — an advisory body that reviews nominations and assesses candidates against established criteria, providing independent recommendations to the Sovereign.

Together, the Chancellery and the Honours Committee ensure that nominations are thoroughly assessed and that recommendations presented to the Sovereign are of the highest quality. However, the final decision on any honour rests entirely with the Sovereign.

Functions of the Chancellery

The Chancellery fulfils the following functions:

• Administration of nominations — receiving, processing, and assessing nominations for honours submitted by members of the public, whether Kaharagian or otherwise.
• Maintenance of official registers — keeping accurate and permanent records of all honours conferred, including the registers of Orders, Decorations, and Medals.
• Issuance of warrants and insignia — preparing and issuing the official documentation and physical insignia that accompany the conferral of an honour.
• Oversight of honours protocol and usage — ensuring that the wearing, display, and precedence of honours conform to established regulations and traditions.

Organisation

The Chancellery is led by the Chancellor of Honours, who is appointed by the Sovereign and serves at the Crown’s pleasure. The Chancellor provides oversight and advises the Sovereign on matters relating to honours. The office of Chancellor is presently held by The Count Lupro, who also serves as Secretary of State, Royal Chancellor, and Herald Chancellor.

The Secretary of the Chancellery serves as the administrative head, responsible for the day-to-day operations of the honours system. This includes managing nominations processing, maintaining the official registers, coordinating ceremonies, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the Chancellery. The office of Secretary is presently held by Mr. Karl Schroder.