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==Hereditary nature of the Order== | ==Hereditary nature of the Order== | ||
The Noble Order of Westarctica is the only Order of Chivalry that is hereditary in nature. When the holder of the knighthood, even an honorary knighthood, dies, the honor is bestowed upon their heir. In most cases, as the order is only bestowed upon nobles or international Heads of State, whichever of their heirs assumes the throne or title becomes the new bearer of of Westarctica's knighthood as well. | The Noble Order of Westarctica is the only Order of Chivalry that is hereditary in nature. When the holder of the knighthood, even an honorary knighthood, dies, the honor is bestowed upon their heir. In most cases, as the order is only bestowed upon nobles or international Heads of State, whichever of their heirs assumes the throne or title becomes the new bearer of of Westarctica's knighthood as well. It's important to note that a knight does not lose their knighthood if they are no longer upon the throne, so in the cases of monarchs who have abdicated, but are still living (King Juan Carlos, Queen Beatrix, King Gyanendra, King Albert), they retain their honorary knighthood until their death. | ||
The first inheritance of a knighthood in the Noble Order of Westarctica occurred upon the death of Prince Rainier III of [[Westarctica-Monegasque Relations|Monaco]] on 6 April 2005. His Serene Highness's honorary knighthood, which had been bestowed less than a year prior, passed to his son, Prince Albert II, who still holds it to this day. | |||
==Knights of the Order== | ==Knights of the Order== | ||