Queen Marie-Adélina was born in San Diego, California, in the United States. Her father, Mark Anthony (later, Seigneur de Saint-Guillaume-de-Rochester) was an orphan at a young age. Her mother, Dominique the Queen Mother, was born in today’s Democratic Republic of Congo. The Queen’s late maternal grandfather, Austin the King Grandfather, was the great-grandson of Pierre Nord Alexis, King of Navassa and President of Haïti (1902-1908), who was the grandson of Henry Christophe, King of Haïti (1811-1820), through his natural daughter Princess Blésine Georges Christophe. She assumed the throne of the Navasse on 13 September 2017. A proud trans woman, Her Majesty began her transitioning journey the year prior.

Per the Grand Charter, The Queen is Head & Ruler of the Navassa and holds office for life. She is, first and foremost, the embodiment of The Crown and speaks on behalf of the Kingdom, Royal Family, Court, and Government. She is the living embodiment of the family’s culture and history. The Queen participates in informal, ceremonial, and official visits and engagements. She has a significant role in the consultative process and receives sound advice on policy and proposals through the Privy Council. She must give assent and sign every decree before it becomes valid.

During her formative years, Marie-Adélina developed a passion for art, history, and culture. She would later receive a Master’s in World History and a Master’s Certificate in Public and Arts Administration from SUNY Brockport.

Titles and Styles

13 September 2017 - Present: Her Majesty The Queen of Navassa

The Queen’s title in full:

(FR) Sa Majesté très sérénissime, très haute et très auguste, Marie-Adélina Louise Élisabeth Ire, par la grâce de Dieu Reine du Royaume de la Navasse et de ses autres royaumes et territoires, Grande Maîtresse souveraine de l’Ordre royal et hospitalier de Notre-Dame des Mers, Gardienne de la Couronne.

(EN) Her Most Serene, Most High, and Most August Majesty, Marie-Adélina Louise Elisabeth the First, By the Grace of God, of the Kingdom of Navassa and Her Other Realms & Territories, Queen, Sovereign Grand Mistress of the Royal & Hospitaller Order of Our Lady of the Seas, Custodian of the Crown.

(KA) Majeste li, Trè Serèn, Trè Wo, ak Trè Ogis, Mari-Adelina Lwiz Elizabèt Premye, Pa lagrasdedye, Larenn Wayòm Lanavaz ak lòt Wayòm ak Teritwa li yo, Gran Metrès Souvren Òd Wayal ak Ospitalye Nòtredam Lanmè, Gadyèn Kouwòn lan.