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1816, January 1 (The Prince Royal and the Future of the Throne): During the anniversary festivities, the Council of State emphasized the importance of the Pr…

HT-HAPA-1816-000144

1816, January 1 (The Prince Royal and the Future of the Throne): During the anniversary festivities, the Council of State emphasized the importance of the Prince Royal and the Princesses to the “permanency of the state.” They expressed joy in seeing the King’s family destined to eventually take his place, ensuring that the “destiny of the country” remained in capable hands. The Queen had previously pledged to oversee their education with “peculiar care” so they would be the “dearest decorations” of the throne. This focus on the royal lineage was intended to provide a sense of long-term stability and to counter the perceived fragility of republican elections in the South. The survival of the Black monarchy was thus tied to the “virtue and intelligence” of the next generation of the Christophe family.

Source  ·  HT-HAPA-1816-000144  ·  p. 123, 186 Sanders, Haytian Papers, 123, 186 / Bates: HT-HAPA-1816-000144, 000207