Consort

A title given to the partner (or partners) of the Zarthurian Monarch. Politically, the Consort represents the Monarch when the Monarch is occupied or otherwise unable to act. With the Monarch’s permission, the Consort may perform any of the Monarch’s duties, allowing the Monarch to effectively be in two places at once. If the Monarch dies, the Consort may act as Monarch until a Crown Contest can be completed and a new Monarch is appointed.