About His Imperial Majesty
Emperor Bryce L.S.P. Ivrea I
Basileus and Autokrator of the Confederated Empire and All Its Sovereign Domains
His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Bryce L.S.P. Ivrea I, is the Founder and Sovereign of the Confederated Empire of Bir Tawil and Territories, established on November 2, 2020. His life and work encompass history, genealogy, literature, music, military tradition, political service, diplomacy, and the preservation of cultural heritage.
A lifelong student of history and the stories of previous generations, His Imperial Majesty is an author whose works explore the experiences, words, traditions, and hardships of those who came before. Among his published works are In Their Words: Quotes of the Men in Grey, In Their Words: Quotes of the Men in Blue, Survival Recipes From The Beleaguered South, and Tales My Grandfather Told Me. Through his writing, His Imperial Majesty seeks to preserve historical memory and ensure that the voices and experiences of past generations are not forgotten.
His Imperial Majesty has also pursued historical and genealogical research, documenting family histories and ancestral connections. His genealogical and photographic research concerning the Gibbes family of South Carolina has been referenced by the official Clan Buchanan website, reflecting his continuing interest in the preservation of family heritage and historical records.
Beyond literature and genealogy, His Imperial Majesty has also been involved in military and militia leadership, political affairs, and public service. He has led a nationally recognized militia, gaining experience in leadership, organization, discipline, and command. His experiences in leadership have contributed to his philosophy concerning duty, service, sovereignty, and the responsibilities of those entrusted with positions of authority. He has also sought public office as a candidate for Governor, bringing his political convictions and vision for public service into the wider civic arena.
His Imperial Majesty is additionally a musician and recording artist, creating music under the name Lonely. His musical works include songs such as Hey Boo, Platinum, Stars, and Different. His music represents a deeply personal and creative dimension of his work, standing alongside his historical writing and public endeavors.
On November 2, 2020, His Imperial Majesty proclaimed the establishment of the Confederated Empire of Bir Tawil and Territories. As Founder and Sovereign, he has worked to develop the Empire's constitutional, governmental, diplomatic, heraldic, and cultural institutions. The Imperial tradition established under his Crown draws inspiration from the Byzantine, European, and Napoleonic traditions, while seeking to create a distinctive Imperial identity for the modern age.
His Imperial Majesty's Imperial styles and offices include:
Basileus and Autokrator of the Confederated Empire and All Its Sovereign Domains
Commander of the Legions
Captain of the 10th Tennessee Regiment
Captain of the Molossian Navy
Lord of Sealand
Lord of Glencoe
Defender of the Faith
Sovereign Grand Master of the Knights of Napoleon
Defender of the Imperial Constitution
Protector of the Sovereign Rights of Nations
Supreme Guardian of the Imperial Crown
Through the Imperial Chancery and its diplomatic institutions, His Imperial Majesty has sought to cultivate relationships of friendship, recognition, mutual respect, and diplomatic correspondence with governments, nations, peoples, and other sovereign and self-declared entities throughout the world.
The Imperial philosophy of His Majesty is centered upon the preservation of history, family, heritage, sovereignty, tradition, and human dignity. His diverse life's work—from military and militia leadership and political involvement to authorship, music, genealogy, and Imperial statecraft—is united by a common purpose: to preserve the past, serve the present, and establish a lasting legacy for future generations.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Bryce L.S.P. Ivrea I continues to build a legacy at the intersection of history, literature, music, genealogy, military tradition, political service, diplomacy, and Imperial statecraft.
The Crown Endures. The History Is Remembered. The Legacy Continues.
Vae Victis
IMPERIAL FAMILY
His Imperial Majesty Bryce L.S.P. Ivrea I
HIS imperial Highness Prince of the Confederated Empire Emmanuel KLJP Ivrea
HIS imperial Highness Prince of the Confederated Empire Emmanuel KLJP Ivrea
Basileus and Autokrator, Commander of the Legions, Captain of the Molossian Navy, Lord of Sealand, Lord of Glencoe, and Defender of the Faith.
The supreme executive and legislative authority of the realm resides solely and completely in the person of the Emperor. Factionalism, partisan divisions, and foreign political parties are banned. The lineage of the Throne is permanently bound to the bloodline of the Anscarid Dynasty of the House of Ivrea.
HIS imperial Highness Prince of the Confederated Empire Emmanuel KLJP Ivrea
HIS imperial Highness Prince of the Confederated Empire Emmanuel KLJP Ivrea
HIS imperial Highness Prince of the Confederated Empire Emmanuel KLJP Ivrea
HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS, EMMANUEL kLJP Ivrea: Formally elevated, registered, and codified under the supreme rank, title, and dignity of IMPERIAL PRINCE of the Confederated Empire and Peer of the Synkletos. Son of the Emperor
HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS William RLP Ivrea Prince of the Confederated Empire
HIS imperial Highness Prince of the Confederated Empire Emmanuel KLJP Ivrea
HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS William RLP Ivrea Prince of the Confederated Empire
Formally elevated, registered, and codified under the supreme rank, title, and dignity of IMPERIAL PRINCE of the Confederated Empire and Peer of the Synkletos. The Emperor's Son
Her Imperial Majesty Linda Kay Smith, Augousta Mētēr
Her Imperial Highness Stephanie SJ Ivrea, The Imperial Princess, The Megale Logothetissa tou Genikou
HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS William RLP Ivrea Prince of the Confederated Empire
Her Imperial Majesty Linda Kay Smith, Augousta Mētēr, is the Empress Mother of the Confederated Empire of Bir Tawil and Territories and the beloved grandmother of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Bryce L.S.P. Ivrea I .As the senior matriarch of the Imperial House, she embodies wisdom, dignity, compassion, and steadfast devotion to the Imperial Family.
As Empress Mother, she preserves the traditions and heritage of the Imperial Dynasty, offers guidance and encouragement to the Imperial Household, and serves as Patroness of charitable, cultural, and humanitarian initiatives throughout the Empire. Through her enduring example of faith, family, and service, she symbolizes the continuity of the Imperial House and the values upon which the Confederated Empire is founded.
Her Imperial Highness Stephanie SJ Ivrea, The Imperial Princess, The Megale Logothetissa tou Genikou
Her Imperial Highness Stephanie SJ Ivrea, The Imperial Princess, The Megale Logothetissa tou Genikou
Her Imperial Highness Stephanie SJ Ivrea, The Imperial Princess, The Megale Logothetissa tou Genikou
Stephanie SJ Ivrea
Her Imperial Highness, The Imperial Princess, The Megale Logothetissa tou Genikou
(The Great Logothete of the Imperial Treasury) Imperial Princess of the Confederated Empire of Bir Tawil and Territories and is the aunt of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Bryce L.S.P. As a respected member of the Imperial House, she is entrusted with the administration of the Imperial Treasury, overseeing the financial affairs of the Crown with diligence, integrity, and faithful stewardship.
As Keeper of the Imperial Treasury, Princess Stephanie supervises the Empire's treasury operations, safeguards official financial records, supports the Crown's fiscal initiatives, and promotes the responsible management of Imperial resources. Through her dedication to duty and service, she contributes to the stability, prosperity, and enduring strength of the Confederated Empire.
His Grace Duke Waylon Cole Grand Chartoularios of the Imperial Domains Megas Chartoularios
Her Imperial Highness Stephanie SJ Ivrea, The Imperial Princess, The Megale Logothetissa tou Genikou
Her Imperial Highness Stephanie SJ Ivrea, The Imperial Princess, The Megale Logothetissa tou Genikou
His Grace Duke Waylon Cole Cousin to the Emperor.
Grand Chartoularios of the Imperial Domains
Megas Chartoularios ton Autokratorikon Chōrōn
Minister of Exploration
Grand Cartographer of the Confederated Empire of Bir Tawil and Territories