Oan royal family
The Oan royal family consists of the Emperor of Polynesia (Rangitanga-a-te-Moana), his spouse and descendents, parents and legitimate siblings and their children. The Emperor is the head of the family. He bears the The style of Serene Majesty as well has his father, the Emperor Emeritus. His wife, the Serene Court as well as the other members of the family, who are called Princes and Princesses bear the style of Royal Highness. All members of the Oan royal family belong to the House of Ahua (Whare o Ahua) which was founded by Emperor Ahua the Great.
The House of Ahua consists of approximately 1,000 members. The House of Ahua has the Ahua Trust which owns various assets which are held in trust by the Emperor. The Imperial Succession Law determines who is eligible to inherit the throne of Polynesia. Thus, the House of Ahua provides all the heirs to the throne and has done so for over 1000 years. In contrast, many other Houses and royal families have fallen and no-longer produce heirs for their nation's royal family.
Although owned by the Government of the Oan Isles via Serene Properties Ltd., the Palace of Putangitangi is the seat of the Sovereign and by extension the seat of the Royal Family. The Emperor's Household and parents have their living expenses fully covered by a State Stipend and other Princes and Princesses receive a salary from the state. The rest of the members of the House of Ahua receive no state financial support. Members of the Royal Family are not allowed to work without the permission of the Council of Ministers. The Emperor, Serene Consort and the Crown Prince are forbidden to work.
All members of the Royal Family require the permission of the Emperor to get married. The Emperor and Crown Prince require the permission of the Council of Ministers to get married. Princes and Princesses can pass on their titles to their legitimate children as long as they meet stipulated criteria. With the permission of the Emperor, illegitimate children can be bestowed a Princely title. Prince Takaro, brother to Oahoanu was bestowed a title however General Oahuoa Uye did not receive a Princely title because he was adopted by his mother's father.