History
The history of the Kingdom's territories is intertwined with the history of Rio Grande do Norte and its capital, Natal. The allotment number 0168 of the then Captaincy of Rio Grande dates from June 23, 1603, which officializes the granting of land measuring 1500 fathoms starting at the mouth of the Guaraí River, extending up the Potengi River and over 500 fathoms to the sertão. This allotment gave rise to Praia da Redinha. From the occupation of this territory, which had as its main characteristic being “the best fishing port and which was in front of the fortress.” several expeditions followed along the coast, where the fishermen ended up landing in other parts of the extensive coast of northeastern Brazil. It was through these expeditions that one of the territories of the Kingdom, the Parish of Santa Rita, began to be mapped and visited by fishermen and also by local authorities.
Still in 1603, the territory of Santa Rita was donated by sesmaria, to a certain Joaquim d’Albuquerque, a Portuguese initially established in Pernambuco and later migrating to the Captaincy of Rio Grande. This allotment had 1323 fathoms, starting 355 fathoms from the curve of São Miguel Arcanjo. Joaquim d’Albuquerque settled in his new possession, which he named Solar de Albuquerque and gave rise to the Senhorio de Santa Rita. The ancient history of the Lordship of Albuquerque was lost for many years, until it was retaken by remnants of the family, who built a residence in the region and would reconstitute the Lordship around the 90's. In 2018 Thomas de Albuquerque took over the family's possessions and brought the Landlord to the micronational world. Now he also annexes the possessions of his family and his wife's family, located in a historic region of Natal, and within the Senhorio the region is called Quinta Velha. From this moment onwards, the Lordship has a vast territory, consisting of three residences and is elevated to a Kingdom, taking the name of the Kingdom of Quinta Velha.