Permanent Titleholders

1971 The Proctectress of the Rose 

Imperial Mother; Mama Bernice
Imperial Father: Bill Schuster
Imperial Prince of the Praetorian Guard: Rick Henderson
Minister of Madness & Mayhem: David (Mame) Hamilton
Minister of the Archives & Poet Laureate: Gordon Abshire
Minister of Protocol: Kim Chidester

1973 The Happiness of the Rose

Crown Prince of Neuhardt: Roc Neuhardt
Imperial Lady of Charm and Beauty: Heather
Protector of the Knights & Guardian of the Lights: Don Stevens
Imperial Keeper of the Crown Jewels: Richard Calhoun
Imperial Grand Duke & Grand Duchess: Gary and Charmaine
Minister of Heraldic Images: Darr Phelps

1975 The Lustre of the Rose

Imperial Prince Consort: Bill Elder
Imperial Grand Marquesa: Lillian Carter

1976 The Music of the Rose

Imperial Grand Czarina Suprema of the Inland Empire: Jerry Williams
Imperial Czar and Czarina of the Inland Empire of Oregon: John and Tina Powers
Czarina Royale of the Inland Empire of Oregon: Victoria Schilling
Prince Imperial of the Inland Empire of Oregon: Greer North
Imperial Champion to Rose Emperor I Kim: Richard “Dixie” Becker

1977 The Unity of the Rose

Prince of the Realm: Mark Mausen
Imperial Black Rose: Desiree’ Freeman
Minister of Protocol: Frank Schreckenberger

1978 The Lion & Friendship of the Rose

Imperial Spanish Rose: Adrianna
Imperial Minister of Friendship: Jon Thibadou

1979 The Pride of the Rose

Imperial Grand Ma-Mere: The Vanessa
Imperial God-Parents: Samantha and Eugene Landauer

1980 The Promise of the Rose

Imperial Princess of the Realm in Perpetua: Robin Turner
Couturier to the Stars: Chester Brinker

1981 The Gem of the Rose

Imperial Council General: Ray Snively

1982 The Harmony of the Rose

Imperial Keeper of the Sweets: Carol Turner

1983 The Celebration of the Rose

Keeper & Protector of Dreams and Fantasies: Billy Fisher
Imperial Prime Minister: Jimmy Bryan

1984 The Honesty of the Rose

Imperial Gay Mayor of Portland: Sanford Director
Imperial Sister: Patti Wilde
Guardian of Hopes & Dreams: Courtney Storm

1985 The Faith of the Rose

Imperial Crown Arch Duchess: Titania
Imperial Crown Arch Duke: J.L. Thompson

1986 The Ecstasy of the Rose

Imperial First Gentleman to the City of Roses: Larry Vandering
Imperial First Lady to the City of Roses: Kimi Wolf

1987 The Legend of the Rose

Lord High Chancellor; Protector of the Rose: Jim Ploeg

1988 The Rapture of the Rose

Imperial Printer for Life: Eric Golding
Imperial Brat for Life: Jimmie
Honorary Color Guard for Life: The Knights of Malta

1989 The Tradition of the Rose

Imperial Chancellor of the Exchequer; Protector of the Tradition of the Rose: Dennis Burkart
Imperial Baroness of the Realm: Donna Green

1990 The Sincerity of the Rose

Imperial Exalted Sister for Life: Buffy Boxx
Empress Ultima Eterna: Danielle Derriere
Imperial Sister to All Roses Past and Present: Jack-E

1991 The Destiny of the Rose

Imperial Grand Marquis of the Inland Empire; Protector of the Destiny: Scott Clendening
Imperial Lord and Guardian to the Empress’ Destiny: Christopher Papst

1992 The Splendor of the Rose

Imperial Athena to the Rose Court: Kitty Renne
Imperial Queen Mother to the Splendor of the Rose for Life: Flossie

1993 The Spirit of the Rose

Imperial Grand Baron: Willie Tucker
Brother Emperor; Electric Advisor to the Scarlet Emperor & Friend of the Court for Life: ShelleY

1994 The Vision of the Rose

Imperial Grand Duke of Ebony Visions: Kimberlee Van Patten
Imperial Grand Duke of Ivory Visions: Larry Mathews

1995 The Integrity of the Rose

Wizard of Open Hands and Hospitality: Steve Suss
Imperial Absolut Diva to the Integrity of the Rose: Rosa Marie Sugarbaker

1996 The Beauty of the Rose

Imperial Count for Life: Robert Thomas
Imperial Grand Duke: Bobby Brue

1997 The Enchantment of the Rose

Imperial Grand Duke of Enchantment: Jim Snelling
Keeper of the Secret Chateau; Imperial Grand Snatch of the Realm: Brian Barger

1998 The Seduction of the Rose

Imperial Guardian to the Seduction of the Rose: Rufus
Guardian of the Lapis & Onyx Tradition; Imperial Lord of Seduction: Timm Rose Lake
Imperial Citizen for Life: Auntie Milo

1999 The Imagination of the Rose

Imperial Sentinel of Ruby & Amethyst Dream: Tia
Imperial Grand Duchess to the White Tiger & Protector to the Imagination of the Rose: Alycia Day

2000 The Mystery & Intrigue of the Rose

Imperial Entertainer to the Mystery & Intrigue for Life: Penny Michaels
Protector of the Herd; Imperial Lady of Mystery & Intrigue for Life: Katie KY

2001 The Diversity of the Rose

The Ultra Violet Fleur-de-lis Duchess of Diversity: Hellin Heels
Imperial Keeper of the Cobalt Diamond: Silky Smooth Ice
Classic Rose Citizen for Life: Steven Rascher

2002 The Passion of the Rose

Rose Emperor 28’s Passion; HISH Princess 20 of Seattle: Ronda Marie
Imperial Grandmother to Children of All Ages and Diversities: Anne Shepherd
Citizen for Life: Tim Franolavich

2003 The Devotion of the Rose

Magisterial Muse of Illumination and Promise: Gary Slaughter
Imperial Contessa to the Realm in Perpetua: Neely O’Hara

2004 The Radiance of the Rose

Imperial Marquess of Shining Love and Radiant Care: Jan Rosell
Imperial Marquess of Vibrant and Radiant Beauty: Kathleen Cunningham

2005 The Dedication of the Rose

Imperial Grand Duchess of Friendship & Roses: Samantha Starr

2006 The Heart & Determination of the Rose

Imperial Godmother to the Lone Star Leather & Ice Rose Empress XLVII: Damita Jo
Imperial Golden Diamond Star Grand Duchess to Rose Emperor XXXII: Holly Andrews

2007 The Inspiration of the Rose

Lux Lucis Caelesis: Chastity Frustration
Imperial Marquis de Sade of Faith, Hope & Charity: Andy Mangels

2008 The Romance of the Rose

Imperial Grand Duchess of Romance: Tsunami Foxx
Imperial Admiral to the Empire: Dr. Chance de Valmont

2009 The Essence of the Rose

Imperial Queen Mom: Samantha Michelle
Imperial Chancellor to the Essence of the Rose: Daddy Daun Webb

2010 The Renaissance of the Rose

Imperial Songbird to the Renaissance: Bobbi Drake
Imperial Marchioness of Beauty: Lady Ambrosia Shock

2011 The Embrace of the Rose

The All-Embracing Imperial Grand Duchess: Kitty KariAll
Imperial Grand Mama in Perpetua: Candi Wrapper

2012 The Fire of the Rose

Guardian Angel Emperor: David Boulevard
Imperial Husband for Life: Mr. Mitchell Underwood
Citizen of the Realm: Nicole the Great

2013 The Allure of the Rose

Imperial Fidis Attaché: Char MacPherson Star
Crown Enchantress to Rose Emperor XXXIX: Krista Kennady-Smith

2014 The Absolute Brilliance of the Rose

Imperial Sister to Rose Empress LV: Madison Lane Weston

2015 The Jubilee of the Rose

Imperial Grand Vizier: William Hinkly
Imperial Knight of the Historic Archives: Greg Pitts (Greg Bear)

2016 The Evolution of the Rose

The Tonatiuh Guardian: Tia D. Valentine
The Eagle Guardian: Tarell Pitcher

2017 The Glamour & Obsession of the Rose

Imperial Dancing Diva to the Glamour & Obsession: Bolivia Carmichaels
Imperial Leather Guardian to the Glamour & Obsession: Steven Steinbock

2018 The Diamond of the Rose

Imperial Diamond Anchor for Life: Mikel Wiles

2019 The Magnificence of the Rose

Imperial Ling Ling Sister to Rose Empress LX: Mimi Osa
Portland’s Magnificent Canadian Rose: Joan-E

The Light of Diamond to The Purpose- Lucinda Rear

The Wakandan of Life to The Purpose- Andrew Tweedie