The distinguished Royal House of MacDonnell Lamont Couto d’Chandos, recognised as a sovereign entity and Royal House by international bodies, including the United Nations(Special Consultative Status - UN​). This esteemed royal house exercises sovereign authority over the Royal House of Neustria, The Ancient Kingdom of Neustria, Royal Order Knights of Neustria, The Sacred the Military Order Templar Knights of the Lord Lamont Couto and Sovereign Order of The Knights of Lord Lamont Couto. Additionally, the noble elders of this royal house control, with sovereign authority, the Grand Lodge of Château of Saint Sauveur of Normandy, the Grand Orient of Château of Saint Sauveur of Normandy, and the Supreme Council 33° of the Ancient & Accepted Rite for Château of Saint Sauveur of Normandy. It also presides over the Sacred Military Order of Templar Knights of the Lord Lamont Couto and the Sovereign Order of the Knights of Lord Lamont Couto.

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The Sovereign Order was established in 1356 in the United Kingdom. Among the notable members of this order were King Edward III and his son, Edward the Black Prince, who were confidants and close friends of Sir John Chandos, Viscount of Saint-Sauveur in Cotentin, Constable of Aquitaine, Seneschal of Poitou, and Knight of the Order of the Garter (KG). Sir John Chandos was a co-founder, along with the council of elder nobles of the Plantagenet Royal House, of the Illustrious Royal House of MacDonnell Lamont Couto d’Chandos, the Sacred Military Order of the Knights Templar of Lord Lamont Couto, and the Sovereign Order of the Knights of Lord Lamont Couto.

 

The Illustrious Royal House of MacDonnell Lamont Couto d’Chandos oversees a newspaper and media, published in British English and circulated in London. These publications cover a wide range of topics, including culture, education, art, and politics, fostering an appreciation of cultural heritage and providing insight into issues of global importance.

 

Having received the Decree of Blessing and Sanctity from highly respected Sacred Orthodox churches, ancient Templar orders, and many eminent European royal and imperial houses, the Royal House enjoys recognition and reverence across both religious and royal spheres.

 

The House’s royal claim and sovereignty are grounded in historically acknowledged titles and formal treaties with prominent European royal and imperial houses. This legitimacy is further strengthened by support from numerous religious institutions, including the Holy Orthodox Church of Bulgaria, the Sacred Lutheran Church of Prussia, the Sacred Orthodox Tradition Apostolic Church, the Old Church of Poland under Patriarch Pawel II, the Metropolitan of the Archdiocese of the Holy Cross within the Anglo-Catholic Church, and the Patriarcat Orthodoxe des Nations in Paris.

 

The claim is further validated by the endorsement of over 30 esteemed academics, including jurists and historians from across Europe, and is supported by more than 100 academic references. These authoritative sources add depth and credibility to the Royal House’s distinguished position among the great dynasties and royal lineages of Europe.