Lord Minister

Lord Minister
The office of Lord Minister, is the highest government office in the Kingdom of Terre D'Ange that a noble can attain, aside from wearing the crown as King or Queen. They are appointed by the Monarch and serve as their closest adviser in all matters the Crown chooses.

The position is, as one might expect, tremendously powerful. It holds governmental, judicial, and social powers and prestige. The social powers are not a defined part of the role, but come naturally from being at the right hand of the Crown. If the Lord Minister says he heard the King say something, people tend to believe him; and people tend to believe that if the Lord Minister says something about them to the King, the King will believe it.

The full title of the Lord Minister is 'Lord Minister of the Kingdom of Terre D'Ange'. It carries with it no additional style unless the Crown should choose to grant one; as most Lord Ministers have been fairly established and experienced nobles, they have had a style of their own to use.

The title may carry with it a grant of some lands or pension by the Crown, especially if the individual was not landed before; this is seen as a kind of insurance against corruption.

Powers and Duties of the Lord Minister

 * The Lord Minister is the Keeper of the Great Seal of Terre D'Ange, which is required to put all royal documents, proclamations, and laws into effect.
 * The Lord Minister is the first choice to serve as Regent if the King and Queen of Terre D'Ange leave the Kingdom, although a Monarch will also often appoint an adult child to serve in the role and gain experience.
 * In the event of the death of the Monarch with an underage heir, the Lord Minister typically serves as regent until the heir comes of age and can be crowned.
 * The Lord Minister may override the order of any military officer in the Kingdom save the Monarch, although this power is rarely exercised.
 * The Lord Minister may be sent abroad to negotiate binding treaties with the backing of the Crown, or work with the Premier Ambassador Secretary to create agreements to be put to the Crown and Parliament.
 * The Lord Minister is responsible for overseeing and advising the Monarch on the economic status of the Kingdom, and overseeing the treasury.