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The '''Royal Family of Westarctica''' consists of the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]], his consort, and all his children. Other members of the Grand Duke's immediate family may be included as members of the Royal Family, but on a case-by-case basis only. | The '''Royal Family of Westarctica''' consists of the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]], his consort, and all his children. Other members of the Grand Duke's immediate family may be included as members of the Royal Family, but on a case-by-case basis only. | ||
The members of the Royal Family are not only first in the [[Order of Precedence in Westarctica|Order of Precedence]], but they are also first in line to the throne of | The members of the Royal Family are not only first in the [[Order of Precedence in Westarctica|Order of Precedence]], but they are also [[Succession to the Crown and Throne of Westarctica|first in line to the throne of Westarctica]], should the Grand Duke be unable to fulfill his duties through death or other incapacity. According to the [[Charter of Westarctica]], the Grand Duke has the freedom to appoint his heir, and the heir need not be a direct family member. In practice, however, the heir to the throne of Westarctica has always been one of the Grand Duke's two children. | ||
All members of the Royal Family are considered "Princes of the Blood" and are accorded the style "Royal Highness." | All members of the Royal Family are considered "Princes of the Blood" and are accorded the style "Royal Highness." | ||