A 27-year-old just became queen of New Zealand's MaoriNga Wai Hono i te Po has been crowned as the second Maori queen, following a tradition that emphasizes consensus in leadership selection.
Power, Politics, and Thrones: The Unwritten Rules of Medieval Royal Succession - Medievalists.netMedieval royal succession depended on lineage, acclaim, divine favor, and appointment for legitimacy and stability.