Marie-Adélina I

Queen of Navassa

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 Princess’ 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 (1810-1820), through his natural daughter Princess Blézine Georges Christophe. She assumed the throne of Navassa on 13 September 2017. A proud trans woman, Her Majesty began her transitioning journey that same year.

Per the Constitution, 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 Grand Princess’s style in title in full:

(FR) Son Majesté Très Sérénissime, Très Haute et Très Auguste, Marie-Adélina la Première, par la Grâce Divine, Reine de la Navasse, Grande Maîtresse des Ordres Navassiens de Chevalerie, Gardienne de la Couronne et Défenseur perpétuel du Royaume.

(EN) Her Most Serene, Most High, and Most August Majesty, Marie-Adélina the First, by Divine Grace, Queen of Navassa, Grand Mistress of the Navassian Orders of Chivalry, Custodian of the Crown and Perpetual Defender of the Realm.

(KA) Li ki pi Monwa, trè wo ak ki pi Out, Marie-Adélina Premyè a, pa Favè Bondye, Rèn Lanavaz, Gran Metrès nan Lòd Navasyen Chevalye yo, Gadyen Kouwòn lan ak Defansè tout tan Wayòm nan.