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State Visits
About the ICS
State Visits
During our 60th Anniversary year your Court may desire to have a State Visit as a part of your Coronation. The Queen Mother and King Father create an unforgettable experience for your guests, providing a focus on your Court and community. It takes some planning to smoothly accomplish a state visit, see the guide for the "how-to" details!
Awards
About the ICS
State Visits
Nicole the Great, King Father Terry, and the International Court Council believe in recognizing the work of our members and community supporters. To celebrate our 60 years of Noble Deeds a number of awards are available for presentation during Coronations and State Visits. Review the Guide, ask questions, and say Thank You at the local and international level to those who make a difference!
About the ICS
About the ICS
About the ICS
Learn more about the International Court System—a longstanding network of charitable drag organizations supporting 2SLGBTQI+ communities through advocacy, fundraising, and outreach. Explore their current projects and campaigns making a difference across North America.
EMPRESS NICOLE THE GREAT
EMPRESS OF CANADA ted northe
EMPRESS NICOLE THE GREAT
QUEEN MOTHER I OF THE AMERICAS
Empress Nicole the Great is the titular head of the International Imperial Court System. A longtime LGBTQ+ and Latino civil rights activist who serves as our international spokesperson and ceremonial monarch. Nicole has helped raise millions of dollars for various charities and has served on numerous civic bo
QUEEN MOTHER I OF THE AMERICAS
Empress Nicole the Great is the titular head of the International Imperial Court System. A longtime LGBTQ+ and Latino civil rights activist who serves as our international spokesperson and ceremonial monarch. Nicole has helped raise millions of dollars for various charities and has served on numerous civic boards and advisory committees, advocating for LGBTQ+ inclusion at both local and national levels.
EMPRESS JOSÉ SARRIA
EMPRESS OF CANADA ted northe
EMPRESS NICOLE THE GREAT
FOUNDER OF THE INTERNATIONAL COURT SYSTEM
In 1965, José Sarria proclaimed herself the Empress of San Francisco, and laid the foundation for the formation of the Imperial Court de San Francisco. Today, the International Court System has over 65 chapters in the USA, Canada and Mexico, making us the second largest LGBTQ+ organization in the world.
EMPRESS OF CANADA ted northe
EMPRESS OF CANADA ted northe
EMPRESS OF CANADA ted northe
FOUNDER OF THE CANADIAN COURT SYSTEM
Ted northe was a trailblazing Canadian drag queen and LGBTQ+ activist who led one of Canada’s first gay rights protests in 1958. He founded the Dogwood Monarchist Society and helped establish the Imperial Court System in Canada, leaving a lasting legacy of advocacy and community fundraising.
EMPEROR TERRY SIDIE
EMPEROR TERRY SIDIE
EMPRESS OF CANADA ted northe
KING FATHER I OF THE AMERICAS
Emperor Terry Sidie, honored as King Father I of the Americas, is a prominent LGBTQ+ activist and philanthropist. Terry has championed initiatives supporting LGBTQ+ rights, including fundraising for AIDS organizations, scholarships, and refugee assistance, while also promoting inclusivity through the recognition of non-binary titles within the Court System.
EMPEROR JOHN RIBSON
EMPEROR TERRY SIDIE
EMPEROR JOHN RIBSON
KING FATHER I OF ALL CANADA
Emperor John Ribson, honored as King Father I of all Canada, is a distinguished leader, having served multiple terms as Emperor of Hamilton, Ontario. A dedicated LGBTQ+ activist, he spearheaded the establishment of the Canadian National LGBTQ Wall of Honor in Hamilton, celebrating the contributions of queer Canadians and preserving their history.
EMPRESS JOAN-E
EMPEROR TERRY SIDIE
EMPEROR JOHN RIBSON
QUEEN MOTHER I OF ALL CANADA
Empress Joan-E is a renowned Canadian drag performer and LGBTQ+ advocate, celebrated for decades of community leadership, fundraising, and public engagement. She’s received numerous honors, including the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medals and induction into Canada’s Queer Hall of Fame.
EMPRESS DANIELLE LOGAN
INTERNATIONAL COURT COUNCIL
EMPRESS DANIELLE LOGAN
QUEEN MOTHER I OF THE USA
Empress Danielle Logan is a trailblazing transgender activist and community leader. Notably, she became the first openly transgender person elected Empress in Nebraska and later served as Empress XXXIII of Hawaii, using her platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility she uplifts transgender voices and re
QUEEN MOTHER I OF THE USA
Empress Danielle Logan is a trailblazing transgender activist and community leader. Notably, she became the first openly transgender person elected Empress in Nebraska and later served as Empress XXXIII of Hawaii, using her platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility she uplifts transgender voices and representation within the LGBTQ+ community across the nation.
EMPEROR EDDIE BROADWAY
INTERNATIONAL COURT COUNCIL
EMPRESS DANIELLE LOGAN
KING FATHER I OF THE USA
Emperor Eddie Broadway is a prominent transgender activist, drag performer, and community leader. Eddie made history as the first elected transgender Emperor of the Imperial Court of Arizona and was crowned Mr. Trans USA in 2020. Through his leadership and advocacy, Broadway continues to uplift and empower the transgender community nationwide.
INTERNATIONAL COURT COUNCIL
INTERNATIONAL COURT COUNCIL
INTERNATIONAL COURT COUNCIL
MEMBERS & HEIRS APPARENT
The International Court Council is the advisory body of the International Imperial Court System, made up of senior monarchs and leaders who guide its mission and structure. The Heirs Apparent, designated future leaders such as King and Queen Mothers-in-Waiting, work alongside the ICC to uphold the Court’s legacy, f
MEMBERS & HEIRS APPARENT
The International Court Council is the advisory body of the International Imperial Court System, made up of senior monarchs and leaders who guide its mission and structure. The Heirs Apparent, designated future leaders such as King and Queen Mothers-in-Waiting, work alongside the ICC to uphold the Court’s legacy, foster leadership succession, and support LGBTQ+ communities through coordinated activism, fundraising, and advocacy across North America.