The Chancellery of Navassa
The Chancellery of Navassa, officially Her Majesty's Chancellery (His or Their Majesty's Chancellery, depending on gender), is the Kingdom's central governing body, through which the daily affairs of the Crown are administered. Each department — known as a Secrétariat — holds responsibility for a distinct sphere of royal governance.
Secretariat of the Crown
The Secretariat of the Crown (Secrétariat de la Couronne / Sekretarya Kouwòn nan) is the administrative core of the Chancellery. It is responsible for the drafting and authentication of royal decrees, the maintenance of official records, and the coordination of the Chancellery's official record across all departments. As the institutional memory of the Crown, the Secretariat of the Crown ensures continuity, legal integrity, and coherence in the exercise of sovereign authority.
Secretariat of Relations
The Secretariat of Relations (Secrétariat des Relations/Sekretarya Relasyon Ayo) connects the Kingdom of Navassa with local communities, fellow micronations, and macronational entities. It cultivates diplomatic partnerships, fosters intercultural dialogue, and works to advance Navassa's recognition and standing in the broader world. Through sustained engagement with external partners, the Secretariat ensures that the Kingdom's voice is heard and its values are represented beyond its own borders.
Secretariat of the Exchequer
The Secretariat of the Exchequer (Secrétariat de l'Échiquier/Sekretarya Echikè) manages the financial resources of the Crown, overseeing the collection, administration, and disbursement of funds on behalf of the Sovereign. It maintains the Treasury of the Exchequer — the Crown's principal account — and ensures the transparent management of the Kingdom's fiscal affairs. The Secretariat submits an annual Civil List setting out the expenditure of the Crown, covering the costs of governance, programs, and the Royal Household. Additional instruments of Crown revenue are currently in development.
Secretariat of Civic Affairs
The Secretariat of Civic Affairs (Secrétariat des Affaires Civiques / Sekretarya Afè Sivik yo) exists to serve the people of Navassa. It is the department of the Chancellery most directly concerned with the welfare of Loyal Subjects, encompassing advocacy, social justice, and community development. Through this Secretariat, the Crown translates its values into action — supporting vulnerable communities, advancing equitable outcomes, and ensuring that the Kingdom's programs respond to the needs of those it serves.
Secretariat of Education & Culture
The Secretariat of Education & Culture (Secrétariat de l'Éducation et de la Culture / Sekretarya Edikasyon ak Kilti a) is the steward of Navassa's intellectual and cultural heritage. It oversees the preservation of Haitian and Navassan cultural traditions, the administration of cultural honours, and the development of educational initiatives that reflect the Kingdom's values and identity. Radio Lanavaz, the kingdom's official radio station, and the Bernadine Casseus Transgender Laureate, dedicated to uplifting trans voices, are also within this secretariat. The Royal University of Cap-Paradis, the Kingdom's foremost institution of learning, is currently in development under the auspices of this Secretariat.
Secretariat of the Royal Household
The Secretariat of the Royal Household (Secrétariat de la Maison Royale / Sekretarya Mezon Wayal la) serves as the formal liaison between Her Majesty's Chancellery and the Royal Court. It coordinates the official calendar of the Crown, manages royal engagements and formal audiences, and acts as the principal channel through which petitions and correspondence reach the Sovereign. The Secretariat also oversees the administration of investiture ceremonies and maintains the records of the Royal Court, including appointments, honours conferred, and royal warrants issued.
Secretariat of Communications
The public voice of Her Majesty’s Chancellery. The Secretariat manages the Kingdom’s official website and social channels, receives press and media enquiries, and upholds the Kingdom’s brand standards. It ensures that the Crown’s words and the work of every Secretariat reach the people of Navassa and the wider world with consistency and care.