The Royal House of Araucania and Patagonia continues to embody the historic legacy established by King Orelie-Antoine I. The current head of the Royal House is Prince Philippe of Araucania and Patagonia, who is the heir to the throne established by King Orelie-Antoine I.  In his function as the head of  the Royal House, the Prince looks both forward -- toward the current circumstances facing the Mapuche people -- and backwards -- remembering the history of the kingdom.

Prince Philippe actively promotes international awareness of the current situation among the Mapuche people in several ways: 1) by maintaining contacts with Mapuche leaders in South America and Europe, 2) by organizing Mapuche conferences in Europe, and 3) by cooperating with Mapuche organizations speaking before international bodies.

The Prince also sustains the historical legacy of the kingdom by: 1) maintaining La Cheze, the ancestral home of Orelie-Antoine de Tounens, outside of Chourgnac d'Ans, France, 2) providing the displays in the Museum of the Kings of Araucania in Tourtoirac, 3) regularly speaking and writing about the history of the kingdom, 4) acting as the Grand Master of the various orders of the kingdom, and 5) representing in his person the continuity of the Araucanian monarchy.

In his many functions, the Prince is supported by his Chancellor and Vice Chancellor.  Baron Raoul de Lavalette de Saint Genies, Duke of Boroa, serves as the Chancellor of the Royal House.  Klaus-Peter Pohland, Count of Coronel, serves as the Vice Chancellor.  The Chancellery maintains the archives of the Royal House and handles much correspondence related to the historical functions of the Royal House.