Grand Duke
A Grand Duke is a rank given to an adult sibling of the ruling King of America. The son of a Grand Duke is styled Archduke. Grand Dukes reside over all states, performing royal duties in the place of the sovereign that may be delegated to them. Grand Dukes and Duchesses are higher than even Prince or Princess, as they do not require royal affirmation on actions, but instead may make decisions in the name of the monarch in many matters outside of direct federal governance. The only jurisdiction outside of a Grand Duke would be the Prince Regent of Sequoyah, though the latter may be held by a Grand Duke.
The title of Grand Duke was created by King William I when he granted the title to his brother, Prince John. William had wished to distinguish his siblings from that of his children. He had done so believing he was benefiting his brother, though John grew to resent it, especially after William's death.
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