The Imperial Nguyen Familiy of Vietnam is very pleased and honored
to Welcome you to this Website
which has been Personally Authorised and Approved by
His Imperial Highness Prince Regent Nhiep Chinh Nguyen Phuc Buu Chanh of Vietnam,
the Duke of Kien Hoa and Grand Master
of the Imperial Order of the Dragon of Annam.
The present senior member of the Imperial Nguyen Family became
HIH Prince Nguyen Phuc Bao Thang who inherited this position
upon the death of his elder brother HIH Crown Prince Nguyen Phuc Bao Long on July 28th, 2007.
Please note, that on the express wishes of their late father,
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Bao Dai
both brothers were forbidden to take part in any form of politics
and this included Vietnamese Orders of Chivalry.
"A government in exile does not lose its right to make appointments, to award Orders, to maintain
its authority as far as can be done, and pass on its legality under international law to successive
heads of state."
Cour d'Appel.
Palais de Justice,
Paris.
BE WARNED: - FRAUDSTERS SELLING BOGUS IMPERIAL HONORS THROUGH INTERNET: The Organization known as The Imperial Order of the Dragon of Annam Foundation [Ordre Imperial du Dragon de l'Annam; the I.O.D.A] - Registered as a Legal Corporate Entity in the United States of America [Texas 800563776] - is a BUSINESS ENTERPRISE that is selling bogus and invalid Appointments to Ranks within the Imperial Order of the Dragon of Annam. A Corporate Entity is not a "FONS HONORUM" [Fountain of Honor, only a Royal Family or a Soveriegn Government can be a Fons Honorum] - it is a business that lines the pockets of its syndicate members. The perpetrators of these fraudulent activities have neither the mandate, nor the authority to offer, or bestow any Awards, Honors, or Appointments within, for, or behalf of the Vietnamese Imperial Dynasty..
PLEASE NOTE: As the Imperial Grand Council and H.I.H. Prince Regent Nguyen Phuc Buu Chanh of Vietnam do not advocate or promote any political causes, programmes, or campaigns, any requests for financial or other support from persons and/or organizations will not be responded to.
References to Titles, Honours, Ranks/Grades, Awards, Post-Nominals and Membership Affiliations that are neither applicable to, nor under the protection of the Imperial Grand Council and H.I.H. Prince Regent Nguyen Phuc Buu Chanh of Vietnam, are included as a courtesy only and their inclusion does not imply recognition, validation, or authentication by either the Imperial Grand Council and H.I.H. Prince Regent Nguyen Phuc Buu Chanh of Vietnam.
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